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UK government to partner with Clackmannanshire test manufacturer
A Clackmannanshire-based company has secured a contract with the UK government to deliver Covid-19 rapid lateral flow tests.
From:
15 March 2021
UK government signs contract with Clackmannanshire-based firm to ensure the supply of Covid-19 lateral flow tests
Supply of tests will support government’s plan to cautiously ease restrictions by helping to stop the spread of the virus
New contracts will create hundreds of jobs across the production line and supply chain
A Clackmannanshire-based firm has secured a contract with the UK government to supply rapid lateral flow tests, which will help prevent the virus from spreading and stop outbreaks from taking hold as restrictions are carefully lifted.
New UK Government Covid testing centre opens in Glasgow Govan
The UK Government has today announced the opening of a new walk-through coronavirus testing centre in Glasgow Govan.
From:
10 March 2021
The UK Government has today, Wednesday 10 March, opened a new walk-through coronavirus testing centre as planned at Ibrox Football Centre in Glasgow Govan (G51 2XP).
The test centre is part of the largest network of diagnostic testing facilities created in British history. In Scotland, this comprises of eight drive through sites, 34 walk-through sites, 42 mobile units, plus the Glasgow Lighthouse Lab which is working round the clock to process samples.
In Scotland, the UK Government is providing all COVID testing and test processing outside of the NHS. Around two thirds of all daily tests are provided by the UK Government, in support of Scotland’s health services.
New UK Government Covid testing site opens in Glenrothes
The UK Government has today announced the opening of a new drive-through coronavirus testing centre in Glenrothes.
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5 March 2021
The UK Government has today, Friday 5 March, opened a new drive-through coronavirus testing centre at Bankhead Park in Glenrothes (KY7 6GH).
The test centre is part of the largest network of diagnostic testing facilities created in British history. In Scotland, this comprises 8 drive through sites, 33 walk-through sites, 42 mobile units, plus the Glasgow Lighthouse Lab which is working round the clock to process samples.
In Scotland, the UK Government is providing all COVID testing and test processing outside of the NHS. Around two thirds of all daily tests are provided by the UK Government, in support of Scotland’s health services.
Construction Begins on World-Leading, Multi Million-Pound Centre for Robotics Research
Written by AZoRoboticsMar 4 2021
Construction has started on a world-leading research facility for robotics and artificial intelligence, which will be the largest and most advanced of its type in the UK.
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Based at Heriot-Watt University’s Edinburgh campus, the National Robotarium is supported by £21 million from the UK Government, and £1.4 million from the Scottish Government as part of the Edinburgh and South East Scotland City Region Deal.
The National Robotarium will be a centre of excellence for pioneering research and is expected to open in Spring 2022. It will create innovative solutions to global challenges using cutting-edge research, product design and industry collaboration. Bringing together academics and global companies, the facility will provide a catalyst for entrepreneurship and is expected to deliver sustainable economic benefit to Edinburgh, th