Programme:

At the end of this course, you will be able to:

 

• Measure adsorption isotherms using state-of-the-art laboratory equipment
• Interpret adsorption isotherm data using pure component adsorption models
• Calculate surface areas, pore volumes, and heats of adsorption from datasets
• Predict multi-component adsorption using the Ideal Adsorbed Solution Theory (IAST)
• Describe adsorption separation processes in terms of underlying equation
• Predict macroscopic adsorption behaviour using molecular simulations

The course features an even balance between lectures, problem-solving tutorials, molecular simulation labs and experimental lab sessions, using examples relevant to industrial adsorption applications. Participants will be able to supply an adsorbent sample in advance to be analysed by our expert team.

Adsorption Summer School 2025 - Schedule

Organisers:

The course is run by Prof Ashleigh Fletcher, Dr Miguel Jorge and Dr Iain Burns, who are leading research into the next generation of adsorbent materials.

Venue:

The summer school will take place in:

The James Weir Building
University of Strathclyde
75 Montrose Street
Glasgow
G1 1XJ

The sessions will be held on Level 4 of the James Weir Building.

The University of Strathclyde is located in Glasgow city centre and is easily accessible by public transport. Glasgow Central station is a 15 minute walk from the University and Glasgow Queen Street Station is only 5 minutes away.  

 

Accommodation:

Glasgow has a range of hotels to suit all requirements, from 1 star budget to 5 star luxury spa resorts. Listed below are some hotels close to the University of Strathclyde along with the hotel websites and telephone numbers. Please note that Glasgow has very high occupancy levels for hotel rooms, due to the large number of events in the city. Delegates are advised to book early to ensure availability.

Premier Inn George Street

Z Hotel
Tel: 0141 212 4550

Millennium Hotel
Tel: 0141 332 6711

Mercure Hotel
Tel: 0844 815 9103

Carlton George Hotel
Tel: 0141 353 6373

Ibis Styles Hotel
Tel: 0141 428 3400

Premier Inn Buchanan Galleries

CitizenM
Tel: 0203 5191111

For alternative accommodation such as B&B, Guest House or other hotel options, you can also use one of the many online search engines.

Getting to Glasgow:

Air

There are 3 main airports that are accessible to/from Glasgow:

• Glasgow International airport - you can get a taxi to the city center for approximately £20-£25. Alternatively you can take bus 500 and get off at Queen Street Station. Timetable information is here
• Glasgow Prestwick - you can get the train to Glasgow Central Station. For train timetables visit the Scotrail website. 
• Edinburgh airport - there is a direct Citylink bus to Glasgow's Buchanan bus station, which is a 10 minute walk from the University of Strathclyde. For timetable information please visit the CitylinkAir website.

Train

Glasgow Central Station links Glasgow by rail to all UK cities. Glasgow Queen Street Station operates routes mainly to Central and Northern Scotland. For train timetables and booking you can visit the Scotrail website. 

 

For more information on getting to Glasgow and accommodation click here. 

Student Bursaries:

Information about student bursaries will appear here soon.