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The Living Systems Institute (LSI) at the University of Exeter leads cutting-edge interdisciplinary research by bioscientists, biomedical scientists, mathematicians, & Physicists co-located in one building, decoding biological complexity across scales.
Fully Funded PhD Opportunity!
Join the LSI @exeter.ac.uk - where Maths, Physics, Bio & Biomed unite under one roof. Funded by the China Scholarship Council & University of Exeter, this is your chance to do cutting-edge interdisciplinary research in a vibrant PhD community.
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October 30, 2025 at 10:54 AM
Are you looking for a PhD starting in September 2026/27? Then do not miss the fantastic opportunity to be part of the LSI PhD Community. New positions for the LSI PhD Programme are out now. www.exeter.ac.uk/research/ins... Deadline: 26.11.2025
October 28, 2025 at 9:34 AM
Great to host Prof Mark Blaskovich, UQ Institute for Molecular Bioscience as part of the LSI Distinguished Speaker Seminar Series @exeter.ac.uk and to hear his talk about “Collaborative approaches to combat antimicrobial resistance”
September 26, 2025 at 1:24 PM
We are offering an exciting opportunity to join the Austin Smith Group at the Living Systems Institute (LSI), University of Exeter as a Postdoctoral Research Associate or Fellow in stem cell biology. tinyurl.com/yjw86vjj
July 4, 2025 at 8:30 AM
It was a fantastic afternoon at the LSI Open Doors Event, featuring talks, posters, and activities. It was lovely to see so many visitors from Professional Services, Research and across the University. Thanks to all who made the day a success. @exeter.ac.uk @uniofexeternews.bsky.social
June 24, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Looking for a Postdoc? A PDRA position is available in the LSI Exeter with Prof Brian Hendrich from September 2025. Do you have experience in mammalian stem cell culture and a solid understanding of molecular & biochemical lab techniques? Apply! Job Ref: Q05546 jobs.exeter.ac.uk/hrpr_webrecr...
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June 9, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Last chance today! ‪Do not miss the opportunity to apply for the LSI PhD Studentships starting in September 2025 or January 2026 in the LSI. @jordisolana.bsky.social
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Apply here: www.exeter.ac.uk/research/ins...
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June 9, 2025 at 1:16 PM
The Living Systems Institute is delighted to host the Inaugural GW4 Imaging Network Day 2025 today. This marks a milestone in the GW4 Alliance collaboration. ‪@exeter.ac.uk ‬ @gw4alliance.bsky.social @uoebioimaging.bsky.social @exetertechs.bsky.social
June 9, 2025 at 12:44 PM
Do not miss the opportunity to be part of the amazing PhD Community at the ‪LSI ‪@exeter.ac.uk‬
Only 10 days to the deadline for the LSI-funded PhD studentships starting September 2025 or January 2026.
Apply now! www.exeter.ac.uk/research/ins...
LSI PhD programme | Living Systems Institute | University of Exeter
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May 30, 2025 at 9:39 AM
Congratulations to Associate Professor Vicki Gold, who has been appointed Chair of the Review Panel at the Electron Bio-Imaging Centre at Diamond Light Source, which serves as the UK’s national facility for cryo-electron microscopy. @the-gold-lab.bsky.social
May 30, 2025 at 9:19 AM
Are you a Biophysicist who would like to work in an interdisciplinary institute? Then do not miss this opportunity. More information on the LSI website: www.exeter.ac.uk/research/ins...
May 12, 2025 at 1:33 PM
Fantastic talk from Prof Robin Franklin, Altos Labs – Cambridge Institute of Science yesterday about “Myelin regeneration in the CNS: molecules, mechanisms and medicines”. After his talk, some LSI PhDs and Postdocs had the opportunity to discuss with Robin at our “Meet the Speaker Lunch”.
May 8, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Be part of the great PhD community at the Living Systems Institute, University Exeter @exeter.ac.uk. Applications for LSI-funded PhD studentships are open until Monday, 9th June 2025. Apply now! www.exeter.ac.uk/research/ins...
May 8, 2025 at 4:51 PM
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Proud to present the peer-reviewed version of our Cell Type Allometry paper, out today in Science Advances!

www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...

Are animals of different sizes made of the same cell types?

Here’s an update of the main points and revision items

(with memes!)

Thread 👇🧵
May 7, 2025 at 7:01 PM
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Don't miss the First UK Zebrafish Meeting @lsiexeter.bsky.social in Exeter, sponsored by @brukercorporation.bsky.social @brukerspatial.bsky.social al.bsky.social! 🐠 Join us Sept 10 - 12. Early bird registration closes soon! Secure your spot. www.exeter.ac.uk/research/ins...
May 7, 2025 at 9:20 AM
Dr Yu Hsuan Carol Yang, Senior Lecturer at CBS, joined the Living Systems Institute at the University of Exeter as a new LSI group leader on 1st May 2025.
Welcome, Carol! @exeter.ac.uk @yhcarolyang.bsky.social
May 8, 2025 at 9:05 AM
Looking forward to an interesting and exciting LSI Career Day 2025 with lots of talks, Q&A sessions and networking.
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April 24, 2025 at 11:35 AM
The Living Systems Institute (LSI) Careers Day will be held on Thurs, 24 April 2025, focusing on transitioning from the academic world to industry for PhD & Postdocs - with talks, Q&A sessions, a tailored workshop, including keynote speaker, Dr Jason Potticary, Materials Scientist from Meta.
April 23, 2025 at 12:27 PM
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We are recruiting new PhD students!

Are you interested in tissue mechanics and how size in animals is controlled? Then join us for an exciting PhD at the interface of developmental biology, biophysics and computational modelling.

Check our webpage for more detail:
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April 16, 2025 at 1:40 PM
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The LSI Exeter invites you to join the first UK Zebrafish Meeting, 10/ - 12/9/ @lsiexeter.bsky.social. We are looking for motivated PhD students/ECRs to present their work - as talks and posters. www.exeter.ac.uk/research/ins... . The deadline for the early bird registration is 15/5/. So, be quick!
April 14, 2025 at 12:03 PM
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Funded PhD Studentship available in my lab at @lsiexeter.bsky.social.
Want to study how chromatin remodellers act on enhancers to facilitate cell fate decisions in human pluripotent cells? Want to work and live in a lively city by the sea? Get in touch/Apply!
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Hendrich Group - Starting Sept 2025 - Living Systems Institute - University of Exeter
Opportunity for LSI PHD studentship – starting in September 2025 or January 2026 PhD Studentship applications will open on 1st...
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April 12, 2025 at 12:58 PM
More information on the PhD with Nikolas Nikolaou in the LSI. lsi.exeter.ac.uk/groups/nikol...
Title: A synthetic peptide approach for investigating protein localisation and protein-RNA interactions in neurons.
Nikolaou Group - Living Systems Institute - University of Exeter
Reasearch Interests Neurons are specialised cells in our body that have long extensions allowing them to form connections (called synapses)...
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April 11, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Do not miss a fantastic PhD opportunity in the Nikolaou group @lsiexeter.bsky.social to determine whether the function of RNA splicing regulators in neurites is dependent on their mRNA binding ability & whether the mRNA binding is essential for the formation and maintenance of neuronal connections.
April 11, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Applications for LSI-funded PhD studentships starting Sept 2025 or Jan 2026 are open now!
For more information, check our website: www.exeter.ac.uk/research/ins...
April 9, 2025 at 10:35 AM
We had a fantastic talk this morning in our LSI Pre-Viva Talks series by Samuel Kraus on "Investigating the therapeutic potential of bacteriophages in treating the infectious disease melioidosis." Thanks, Samuel! @exeter.ac.uk @lsiexeter.bsky.social
March 14, 2025 at 1:10 PM