SULSA
sulsa.bsky.social
SULSA
@sulsa.bsky.social
SULSA is an alliance of twelve Scottish Universities and one Research Institute that aims to advance Scotland’s research and innovation in the life sciences through strategic collaboration across institutions, disciplines and sectors
✨Day Two of IndAc25 is underway focusing on skills and careers — from flash talks to workshops, today’s programme is packed with inspiration and practical takeaways. On stage now: Sarah Hunt (Skills Development Scotland) sharing insights on Powering Skills Growth in Life Sciences #SULSAIndAc25
October 29, 2025 at 9:55 AM
Breakout time! 💬 Attendees are exploring parallel sessions on: Tackling Disease, Food & Drink Biotechnology, Health Technology, and Sustainability #SULSAIndAc25
October 28, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Panel alert 🚨 What Help is Available? chaired by Dr Orla Kelly, featuring voices from Interface, Converge, HIE, and Scottish EDGE. A powerhouse discussion on support for collaboration and commercialisation! #SULSAIndAc25
October 28, 2025 at 11:41 AM
Kicking off Day One of #SULSAIndAc25 with our Executive Director Dr Ally Hughes! Two days of inspiring talks, panels, and workshops bringing together Scotland’s academic and industry leaders. A huge SULSA welcome to everyone joining us today!
October 28, 2025 at 9:55 AM
It's finally time for IndAc25! 🥳 After months of organising we can't wait to welcome so many of you to IndAc25 over the next couple of days. We hope you enjoy the event, strike up great conversations, and leave with new ideas, inspiration, and connections 😀 #SULSAIndAc25
October 27, 2025 at 3:32 PM
🚨 Final call – register by midnight TONIGHT for IndAc25! 🚨

Don’t miss our two-day conference at the TIC, Glasgow 28th–29th October 25!

🔹 Day 1: Industry-Academia Collab & Commercialisation
🔹 Day 2: Employability & Skills Dev

Secure your ticket now 👉 www.sulsa.ac.uk/indac
October 20, 2025 at 11:53 AM
🚀 Join us at day one of IndAc25 for the panel “What Help Is Available?” — exploring support for industry-academia collaboration & commercialisation.

🎤 Chair: Orla Kelly
💬 Panelists: Lissa Herron, Evelyn McDonald, Andrea McColl, Shelley Breckenridge

👉 Register by Monday 20th Oct: sulsa.ac.uk/indac/
October 14, 2025 at 11:50 AM
Check out day two of IndAc25 👇 Registration open until 20th October via sulsa.ac.uk/indac
October 8, 2025 at 2:22 PM
🚀 Less than 2 weeks left to register for #IndAc25!

🧬 Join us 28–29 Oct in Glasgow as industry & academia connect to explore collaboration, careers & skills in life sciences.

🌟 Check out our day two Skills Workshops to boost your professional toolkit!

👉 Register by Mon 20 Oct: sulsa.ac.uk/indac/
October 8, 2025 at 1:00 PM
🥳 We're delighted to announce the RIS International Collaboration Fund 2025 is open! This fund supports Scotland ↔ EU/EEA/EFTA research partnerships with up to £5k for visits & exchanges. 📅 Deadline 10th Oct 2025 📝 Apply and learn more at sulsa.ac.uk/internationa...
International Collaboration Fund - SULSA
sulsa.ac.uk
September 23, 2025 at 12:49 PM
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📣 Introducing Race Against Dementia: Data Challenge II

Join our launch to learn more about how we're broadening dementia and brain health research through access to rich, innovative datasets with unparalleled academic and technical support, free of charge.

➡️ bit.ly/4mTg3Og

#DataChallengeII 🧠
September 9, 2025 at 12:21 PM
👀 Curious what’s in store for #IndAc25?

Here’s a first look at the Day 1 & Day 2 agenda ⬇️

It’s shaping up to be two days packed with insights, connections, and inspiration from students to seasoned industry leaders!

👉 Register at sulsa.ac.uk/indac/
September 8, 2025 at 11:21 AM
📣 Registration is now OPEN for #IndAc25!

🗓️ 28–29 Oct 2025 | Glasgow
A dynamic 2-day #LifeSciences event bringing academia + industry together for collaboration, commercialisation & careers.

🎟️ Register now: sulsa.ac.uk/indac/
#SULSA #STEMCareers #ScotlandInnovation
September 8, 2025 at 11:20 AM
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Great to be part of organising for today’s Career Planning event for PhDs and ECRs in life sciences with @sulsa.bsky.social!
June 18, 2025 at 11:56 AM
‼️There are only very few places left for the Edinburgh & Glasgow CV & Careers Workshops! Make sure you register in time using the link below 👇
SULSA CV & Careers Workshop📝
Join us for a a how-to guide for applications, CVs and interviews, focused on life sciences careers.
📍25 June in Edinburgh: forms.office.com/e/KU3CnKHeM5
📍27 June in Glasgow: forms.office.com/e/dX9eK6gSrd
June 13, 2025 at 9:06 AM
Just under 3 weeks left to send in your application for the Innovation Seed Funding we are running in collaboration with The Data Lab - Innovation Centre! 👀

Details below 👇
🚀 Innovation Seed Funding
In collaboration with The Data Lab!
Fund supports research projects in life sciences with strong data or digital-driven approach
📌£5k–£15k
📆Info session: 15 May | 10 AM | Online
Sign up: buff.ly/6NGuTTc
📝 Learn more: buff.ly/giXImtP
June 12, 2025 at 8:46 AM
SULSA CV & Careers Workshop📝
Join us for a a how-to guide for applications, CVs and interviews, focused on life sciences careers.
📍25 June in Edinburgh: forms.office.com/e/KU3CnKHeM5
📍27 June in Glasgow: forms.office.com/e/dX9eK6gSrd
June 5, 2025 at 1:05 PM
The information session for the Leadership Accelerator Programme will take place tomorrow! Make sure to sign up below 👇
🚀Are you looking to level up your leadership skills? RESILIENCE Leadership Accelerator Programme is aims to nurture the next generation of leaders in both academia and industry.

ℹ️Info session: 5 June | 10 AM | Online
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👀 Learn more: buff.ly/Kegx2sg
June 4, 2025 at 2:17 PM
SULSA CV & Careers Workshop 📝
Join us for a a how-to guide for applications, CVs and interviews, focused on life sciences careers.
📆 18 June🕘 9.00-13.00📍Level 7 Conference Room, Institute of Medical Sciences, University of Aberdeen
Register here: forms.office.com/e/9vVytmecpX
June 2, 2025 at 12:33 PM
🚀Are you looking to level up your leadership skills? RESILIENCE Leadership Accelerator Programme is aims to nurture the next generation of leaders in both academia and industry.

ℹ️Info session: 5 June | 10 AM | Online
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👀 Learn more: buff.ly/Kegx2sg
May 29, 2025 at 1:20 PM
Second workshop in the Commercialisation Webinar Series is tomorrow! 👀

💡 Interested in learning more about intellectual property and its importance?
Tune in from 12.30, registration link below 👇
Commercialisation Webinar Series💡
Practical workshop series with Amy Lam from Symbiosis IP to build your knowledge and confidence in research commercialisation! 📈
🔗Register here: buff.ly/CetfuFe
May 27, 2025 at 9:42 AM
As part of SULSA's collaboration with The Data Lab, Dr Angelo Pugliese from BioAscent wrote a blog in which he explores the critical role Artificial Intelligence (AI) is playing in transforming drug discovery. 📰
Check it out below! 👇
thedatalab.com/guest-blog/h...
How AI Makes Finding Safe Medicines Faster - The Data Lab
Discover how AI is transforming drug discovery in this guest blog by Dr. Angelo Pugliese of BioAscent.
thedatalab.com
May 22, 2025 at 11:40 AM
Commercialisation Webinar Series💡
Practical workshop series with Amy Lam from Symbiosis IP to build your knowledge and confidence in research commercialisation! 📈
🔗Register here: buff.ly/CetfuFe
May 12, 2025 at 12:57 PM
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🚨 New paper alert! 🚨

We used complementary sensing approaches to study oxygen microenvironments in E. coli biofilm transport channels, which provided a spatial overview of how transport channels maintain chemical gradients in complex communities.

doi.org/10.1099/mic.0.001543
May 6, 2025 at 4:36 PM
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Brilliant session this morning on skills in different careers in the NE Scotland with @sulsa.bsky.social ! Thanks to our speakers Dr Kate Gormley, the KTP Centre, Dr Graeme Rogers, and Prof Alistair Kean for a really engaging session and some great chats during the Q&A 👏
May 6, 2025 at 10:16 AM