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The JMS Scholarship Programme supports Black UK PhD students at the University of Glasgow. https://www.gla.ac.uk/scholarships/mccune-smith/
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The JMS scholarships fund Black UK domiciled students to undertake PhD research at the @uofglasgow.bsky.social in any research area. Anyone interested in projects involving stable isotopes - particularly ecological applications, please get in touch with me.
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We’re excited to launch the 5th round of applications for the JMS Scholarship. 12 scholarships are available in any research area which can be supervised at the University.

Register your interest here: forms.office.com/e/k2bkPz4ekB

#PhDScholarship #Scholarships2026 #UKScholarships
Image shows JMS Scholar Michelle Amoah in front of a tiling feature wall of white lockers in the Glasgow University’s Advanced Research Centre (ARC) and she wears a bright red dress over a white collared shirt. To Michelle’s right, the University of Glasgow logo appears at the top left of the image and there is a graphic banner at the bottom left of the image which reads: Join Our World Changers.
November 10, 2025 at 10:16 AM
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We’re excited to launch the 5th round of applications for the JMS Scholarship. 12 scholarships are available in any research area which can be supervised at the University.

Register your interest here: forms.office.com/e/k2bkPz4ekB

#PhDScholarship #Scholarships2026 #UKScholarships
Image shows JMS Scholar Michelle Amoah in front of a tiling feature wall of white lockers in the Glasgow University’s Advanced Research Centre (ARC) and she wears a bright red dress over a white collared shirt. To Michelle’s right, the University of Glasgow logo appears at the top left of the image and there is a graphic banner at the bottom left of the image which reads: Join Our World Changers.
November 7, 2025 at 2:32 PM
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We're thrilled to be joined by Marwa Osman whose research looks into degradation of the p53 protein as a potential approach to cancer therapy.

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Image shows JMS Scholar Marwa Osman indoors in front of a window on a bright day. She wears a light brown head scarf, black top and glasses.
November 3, 2025 at 5:12 PM
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Paul Gordon has just joined his son Montel as a UofG PhD scholar. Both are part of the James McCune Smith PhD Scholarship programme, pursuing research shaped by lived experience and cultural insight.

More: gla.ac/4hzMvne

Photo: Martin Shields
Father and son students hoping to build a legacy of Black scholarship and storytelling
Montel Gordon, one of the James McCune Smith PhD programme’s inaugural 2022 scholars, is being joined by his father, Paul, in a family journey of academic exploration.
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October 24, 2025 at 2:57 PM
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With the academic year now underway, we're delighted to be joined by JMS Scholar, Valerio Lhamine.

He joins the College of Medical, Veterinary & Life Sciences' School of Biodiversity, One Health & Veterinary Medicine to research in Ecology.

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Image shows JMS Scholar, Valerio Lhamine, in a natural outdoor environment. He wears aviator-style glasses and a blue, yellow and black plaid flannel shirt.
October 21, 2025 at 8:23 AM
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This coming Black History Month's edition of the JMS Network series will see Dr Shantel George in conversation with JMS PhD Scholar in History, Taylar Carty. Join us from 6-8pm on Thursday 30 October in Kelvin Hall.

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Image shows Shantel George in a serene and natural environment. She wears a white top and a sage green backpack. Image shows Taylar Carty outside and underneath an awning with tenement buildings and a church in the background. She wears a black top and an autumnal-coloured garment over this, with sunglasses above her head, hoop earrings and a silver necklace.
September 22, 2025 at 9:13 AM
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Martin Kalemba is one of the many talented students to be joining us this year. Through the JMS Scholarship, he will be part of the Adam Smith Business School in the College of Social Sciences, researching African Kingdoms as Resourceful Corporations.

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Image shows JMS Scholar, Martin Kalemba, smiling toward the camera. He wears a clubmaster style of glasses and a black crewneck top with white intersecting lines.
August 27, 2025 at 4:07 PM
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Nkechi First is a filmmaker, writer, and media practitioner with a passion for storytelling, gender representation, and African cinema. We're delighted that she will join the JMS PhD Scholarship Programme in the School of Culture & Creative Arts.

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Image shows JMS Scholar, Nkechi First, sitting for a professional portrait in front of a cool, muted backdrop. She has long hair and one visible dangling, gold earring. She wears a black, long-sleeved top with puffed, gathered shoulders.
August 15, 2025 at 8:34 AM
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Please welcome Tyler England to the JMS PhD Scholarship, joining us via the School of Social & Political Sciences in the upcoming academic year.
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Image shows JMS Scholar, Tyler England, wearing a black crew neck shirt, smiling to the camera in bright daylight. In the background is the upper corner of a white room revealing a tall plant and there is a painting of a rural nightscape on the wall.
July 30, 2025 at 1:54 PM
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We are delighted to welcome new JMS Scholar Michelle Amoah. Michelle graduated from the University of Strathclyde with a degree in Biomedical Science and is currently completing her Master’s in Cardiovascular Sciences at the University of Glasgow with @uofgscmh.bsky.social @uofgmvls.bsky.social
Image shows Michelle Amoah smiling towards the camera in front of sepia tone background and wearing a formal, collared shirt.
July 17, 2025 at 3:09 PM
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Beautiful end to the fantastic @uofgjmsphd.bsky.social conference, with the incredibly talented Adam Heron performing a very rare piece from Chevalier de Saint-Georges, a Franco-Guadeloupean composer. Adam's PhD work is bringing back to the spotlight.

Thx to organizers- very inspiring few days.
June 26, 2025 at 5:05 PM
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💥1 DAY TO GO!!
Day 2 of #JMSConference2025 is packed with inspiring sessions, vibrant discussions, followed by a stunning closing performance!

🎟️ There’s still time to grab your FREE ticket - follow the link below!

#Blackscholarship #Glasgowevents #Unconference
June 24, 2025 at 2:29 PM
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⏳ 2 DAYS TO GO!
#JMSConference2025 is almost here. Expect an inspiring welcome, powerful keynotes, presentations, exhibition of the groundbreaking research-in-process of JMS Scholars!

🎟️ Free tickets via the link below.
#JMSConference2025 #BlackScholarship #GlasgowEvents
June 23, 2025 at 12:26 PM
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Interesting new study presents a meta-analysis of mosquito feeding patterns based on DNA-based blood meal identification.

Especially well done to lead author @meshachlee.bsky.social on his 'first' 1st author paper!

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Diversity and Plasticity in Mosquito Feeding Patterns: A Meta‐Analysis of ‘Universal’ DNA Diet Studies
Aim Although mosquitoes can have innate preferences for particular blood-meal hosts, their realised feeding patterns on different host species can be modified under climate and land use change with ...
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June 22, 2025 at 9:25 AM
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🎉 3 DAYS TO GO!
We’re counting down to #JMSConference2025, a two-day celebration of bold ideas, visionary research, and transformative conversations.
Go over to our website for the full schedule or scroll up to see programme highlights!

You don’t want to MISS it!
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June 22, 2025 at 11:10 AM
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Be part of this vital conversation at #JMSConference2025 with Dr Mavis Machirori & Dr Chisomo Kalinga, hosted by Prof.Jason Gill. Inspired by the legacy of James McCune Smith, we'll explore how narrative, identity & culture intersect to reimagine healthcare in Black communities.
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June 18, 2025 at 2:47 PM
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What does it mean to disrupt with purpose?
Briana Pegado leads ‘Make Good Trouble’ on Day 2 of #JMSConference2025, a workshop on disrupting with care, leading with purpose & crafting futures rooted in justice, equity & growth.
✨Join us, this is the kind of trouble worth making!
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June 16, 2025 at 2:11 PM
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DAY 2 at #JMSConference2025

We're beyond excited to welcome a powerful panel of change-makers joining Dr Peggy Brunache for a vital conversation on building lasting systems that protect, support & celebrate the future of Black academia.

📢 Don't miss it!
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June 13, 2025 at 12:53 PM
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We’re delighted to welcome Dr Sigourney Bonner to #JMSConference2025!
✨A Cancer researcher, Forbes 30 Under 30 Honouree, and Co-Founder of Black in Cancer, Sigourney brings science + justice to the fore.

Join us June 25–26 as she shares her journey at the intersection of science and social justice
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June 11, 2025 at 1:27 PM
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We are thrilled to announce Irenosen Okojie MBE as one of our keynote speakers at #JMSConference2025! A genre-defying author and founder of Black to the Future festival. Irenosen is redefining how we imagine story, culture, and identity.

✨ Join us June 25-26 2025 and be part of the conversation
June 9, 2025 at 11:19 AM
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We’re honoured to welcome Professor Christopher Jackson to #JMSConference2025! A leader in geoscience and passionate communicator, he’ll share insights on science, sustainability, and shifting how we see the world.
✨Join us this June 25-26 as we explore transformation from the ground up!
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June 5, 2025 at 1:56 PM
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Glasgow Science Festival begins today 🥳

Running from the 5th - 15th June, with most events being FREE - you don't want to miss this! 🔬🧪

The UofG Tower and Main Building were lit #GlaSciFest blue yesterday to mark the occasion. 🤩

Full programme ➡️ www.gla.ac.uk/events/scien...
University of Glasgow Tower and Main Building lit blue to support the launch of this year's Glasgow Science Festival Glasgow Science Festival takes over the Glasgow Botanic Gardens with dozens of activities linked to botany, biodiversity, sustainability, health & wellbeing. Glasgow Science Festival at the Riverside Museum exploring the theme of technology, innovation, engineering, transport and renewables. Germs Galore with researchers from the University of Glasgow at the Botanics
June 5, 2025 at 8:58 AM
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What happens when we move beyond traditional conference formats? #JMSConference2025 will once again feature an Unconference, a dynamic space for open dialogue, workshops, and collective knowledge-making.

📢Let's question, disrupt, and reimagine together.

✨ Book your tickets now!
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June 2, 2025 at 11:41 AM
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Registration is now open for our third annual James McCune Smith conference on June 25 and 26!

Join us to celebrate and amplify the voices and visions of Black scholars, thinkers, and changemakers.

Learn more ➡️ gla.ac/3FjU82a

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May 15, 2025 at 3:28 PM
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Last week, @uofgjmsphd.bsky.social Scholar @meshachlee.bsky.social was featured on Channel 5 News, demonstrating the work he and others are doing as part of the @mosquitoscotland.bsky.social project to track mosquito populations in Scotland.

Watch ➡️ media.pressdata.co.uk/viewbroadcas...
JMS Scholar Meshach Lee demonstrates mosquito traps
May 14, 2025 at 2:54 PM