UofG JMS PhD Programme
@uofgjmsphd.bsky.social
The JMS Scholarship Programme supports Black UK PhD students at the University of Glasgow. https://www.gla.ac.uk/scholarships/mccune-smith/
Her research will tackle breast cancer disparities in Black women across Africa and the UK, improving early detection, highlighting underrepresentation in datasets and building AI tools to reduce inequities in cancer outcomes.
December 16, 2025 at 10:09 AM
Her research will tackle breast cancer disparities in Black women across Africa and the UK, improving early detection, highlighting underrepresentation in datasets and building AI tools to reduce inequities in cancer outcomes.
As a JMS Scholar, her research will focus on exploring the role of health inequalities in cancer diagnosis, treatment and outcomes, with focus on Triple Negative Breast Cancer in the Black African female population.
December 16, 2025 at 10:09 AM
As a JMS Scholar, her research will focus on exploring the role of health inequalities in cancer diagnosis, treatment and outcomes, with focus on Triple Negative Breast Cancer in the Black African female population.
Augustina is beginning her PhD through the JMS PhD Scholarship Programme at the Helgason Lab, Wolfson Wohl Cancer Research Centre, in @uofgmvls.bsky.social's School of Cancer Sciences @uofgcancersciences.bsky.social.
December 16, 2025 at 10:09 AM
Augustina is beginning her PhD through the JMS PhD Scholarship Programme at the Helgason Lab, Wolfson Wohl Cancer Research Centre, in @uofgmvls.bsky.social's School of Cancer Sciences @uofgcancersciences.bsky.social.
She has also worked at the Medical Research Unit for Lifelong Health and Ageing @ucl-caps.bsky.social through Health Data Research UK interns which broadened her understanding of health data research and the health challenges of diverse populations.
December 16, 2025 at 10:09 AM
She has also worked at the Medical Research Unit for Lifelong Health and Ageing @ucl-caps.bsky.social through Health Data Research UK interns which broadened her understanding of health data research and the health challenges of diverse populations.
Augustina Ugwu is an experienced health data analyst. She graduated with a 1st Class Bachelor’s in Biomedical Science and was awarded Distinction in MSc Applied Data Science both at @teessideuni.bsky.social.
December 16, 2025 at 10:09 AM
Augustina Ugwu is an experienced health data analyst. She graduated with a 1st Class Bachelor’s in Biomedical Science and was awarded Distinction in MSc Applied Data Science both at @teessideuni.bsky.social.
Augustina’s research uses Health Data and Artificial Intelligence tools to address health inequalities in various kinds of cancer including leukaemia and breast cancer among female Black Africans.
@uofgmvls.bsky.social @uofgcancersciences.bsky.social
@uofgmvls.bsky.social @uofgcancersciences.bsky.social
December 16, 2025 at 10:09 AM
Augustina’s research uses Health Data and Artificial Intelligence tools to address health inequalities in various kinds of cancer including leukaemia and breast cancer among female Black Africans.
@uofgmvls.bsky.social @uofgcancersciences.bsky.social
@uofgmvls.bsky.social @uofgcancersciences.bsky.social
His aim is to reorient the historiography of the British financial industry so as to make Black rebellion and the response to it integral to scholarly work in the field.
December 10, 2025 at 4:01 PM
His aim is to reorient the historiography of the British financial industry so as to make Black rebellion and the response to it integral to scholarly work in the field.
Christopher’s research examines the role of the colonial racial state in the development of finance capitalism in the early modern British Atlantic.
December 10, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Christopher’s research examines the role of the colonial racial state in the development of finance capitalism in the early modern British Atlantic.
Please welcome Christopher Reid, a JMS Scholar in the first year if his PhD. Chris is investigating the racial genealogies of finance capitalism in the early modern British Atlantic from 1660s-1820s.
@uofgartshums.bsky.social
@uofgartshums.bsky.social
December 10, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Please welcome Christopher Reid, a JMS Scholar in the first year if his PhD. Chris is investigating the racial genealogies of finance capitalism in the early modern British Atlantic from 1660s-1820s.
@uofgartshums.bsky.social
@uofgartshums.bsky.social
This experience not only strengthened Meshach’s PhD research but also provided valuable insight into government-based research and policy roles.
Congratulations to Meshach on successfully completing his internship!
Congratulations to Meshach on successfully completing his internship!
December 8, 2025 at 11:50 AM
This experience not only strengthened Meshach’s PhD research but also provided valuable insight into government-based research and policy roles.
Congratulations to Meshach on successfully completing his internship!
Congratulations to Meshach on successfully completing his internship!
He investigated seasonal midge activity across Scotland, collaborated with the Animal Health and Welfare Division to inform policy decisions, contributed to scientific reports and policy briefs, built skills in data analysis, scientific writing, and policy communication.
December 8, 2025 at 11:50 AM
He investigated seasonal midge activity across Scotland, collaborated with the Animal Health and Welfare Division to inform policy decisions, contributed to scientific reports and policy briefs, built skills in data analysis, scientific writing, and policy communication.
Meshach’s internship tackled policy-driven questions around midge populations and their role in spreading bluetongue, a viral disease affecting livestock such as sheep and cattle. While Scotland has yet to see a bluetongue outbreak, cases are increasing across Europe.
December 8, 2025 at 11:50 AM
Meshach’s internship tackled policy-driven questions around midge populations and their role in spreading bluetongue, a viral disease affecting livestock such as sheep and cattle. While Scotland has yet to see a bluetongue outbreak, cases are increasing across Europe.
We’re thrilled to share the incredible work of JMS Scholar Meshach Lee, who recently completed an internship with EPIC – the Scottish Government’s Centre of Expertise in Animal Disease Outbreaks. @epicscotland.bsky.social
@glasgow.ac.uk @uofgmvls.bsky.social @sbohvm.gla.ac.uk
@glasgow.ac.uk @uofgmvls.bsky.social @sbohvm.gla.ac.uk
December 8, 2025 at 11:50 AM
We’re thrilled to share the incredible work of JMS Scholar Meshach Lee, who recently completed an internship with EPIC – the Scottish Government’s Centre of Expertise in Animal Disease Outbreaks. @epicscotland.bsky.social
@glasgow.ac.uk @uofgmvls.bsky.social @sbohvm.gla.ac.uk
@glasgow.ac.uk @uofgmvls.bsky.social @sbohvm.gla.ac.uk
To express your interest in applying, fill in this short form: forms.office.com/e/k2bkPz4ekB
You will also get the chance to ask current JMS Scholars for their insights into the programme and why you should apply!
You will also get the chance to ask current JMS Scholars for their insights into the programme and why you should apply!
December 5, 2025 at 4:40 PM
To express your interest in applying, fill in this short form: forms.office.com/e/k2bkPz4ekB
You will also get the chance to ask current JMS Scholars for their insights into the programme and why you should apply!
You will also get the chance to ask current JMS Scholars for their insights into the programme and why you should apply!
Our first online information session will be held 11:00-12:00 on Tuesday 16 December 2025.
The second session will be held 13:00-14:00 on Thursday 15 January 2026.
The second session will be held 13:00-14:00 on Thursday 15 January 2026.
December 5, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Our first online information session will be held 11:00-12:00 on Tuesday 16 December 2025.
The second session will be held 13:00-14:00 on Thursday 15 January 2026.
The second session will be held 13:00-14:00 on Thursday 15 January 2026.
Interested in applying for our JMS PhD Scholarships for Black UK Students?
We’re holding applicant information sessions so join us to find out more about PhD study and funding!
@glasgow.ac.uk
@uofgstem.bsky.social
@uofgmvls.bsky.social
@uofgartshums.bsky.social
@uofgsocsci.bsky.social
We’re holding applicant information sessions so join us to find out more about PhD study and funding!
@glasgow.ac.uk
@uofgstem.bsky.social
@uofgmvls.bsky.social
@uofgartshums.bsky.social
@uofgsocsci.bsky.social
December 5, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Interested in applying for our JMS PhD Scholarships for Black UK Students?
We’re holding applicant information sessions so join us to find out more about PhD study and funding!
@glasgow.ac.uk
@uofgstem.bsky.social
@uofgmvls.bsky.social
@uofgartshums.bsky.social
@uofgsocsci.bsky.social
We’re holding applicant information sessions so join us to find out more about PhD study and funding!
@glasgow.ac.uk
@uofgstem.bsky.social
@uofgmvls.bsky.social
@uofgartshums.bsky.social
@uofgsocsci.bsky.social
For more information, visit our website: www.gla.ac.uk/scholarships...
Register your interest here: forms.office.com/e/k2bkPz4ekB
If you have any questions, you can reach us by email at JMSPhD@glasgow.ac.uk
#PhDScholarship #Scholarships2026 #UKScholarships #GlasgowUniversity
Register your interest here: forms.office.com/e/k2bkPz4ekB
If you have any questions, you can reach us by email at JMSPhD@glasgow.ac.uk
#PhDScholarship #Scholarships2026 #UKScholarships #GlasgowUniversity
University of Glasgow - Scholarships & funding - James McCune Smith PhD Scholarships
www.gla.ac.uk
November 26, 2025 at 3:40 PM
For more information, visit our website: www.gla.ac.uk/scholarships...
Register your interest here: forms.office.com/e/k2bkPz4ekB
If you have any questions, you can reach us by email at JMSPhD@glasgow.ac.uk
#PhDScholarship #Scholarships2026 #UKScholarships #GlasgowUniversity
Register your interest here: forms.office.com/e/k2bkPz4ekB
If you have any questions, you can reach us by email at JMSPhD@glasgow.ac.uk
#PhDScholarship #Scholarships2026 #UKScholarships #GlasgowUniversity
The opportunity for Black UK-domiciled students to undertake PhD research at @uofglasgow.bsky.social is still available!
Apply by 31 January 2026 for entry to our Scholarships in October 2026.
@uofgstem.bsky.social
@uofgmvls.bsky.social
@uofgartshums.bsky.social
@uofgsocsci.bsky.social
Apply by 31 January 2026 for entry to our Scholarships in October 2026.
@uofgstem.bsky.social
@uofgmvls.bsky.social
@uofgartshums.bsky.social
@uofgsocsci.bsky.social
November 26, 2025 at 3:40 PM
The opportunity for Black UK-domiciled students to undertake PhD research at @uofglasgow.bsky.social is still available!
Apply by 31 January 2026 for entry to our Scholarships in October 2026.
@uofgstem.bsky.social
@uofgmvls.bsky.social
@uofgartshums.bsky.social
@uofgsocsci.bsky.social
Apply by 31 January 2026 for entry to our Scholarships in October 2026.
@uofgstem.bsky.social
@uofgmvls.bsky.social
@uofgartshums.bsky.social
@uofgsocsci.bsky.social
Through these experiences, her research interests in intersectional inequalities, community engagement and women’s health have grown enormously. She is enthusiastic to continue contributing towards improving the health and wellbeing of underrepresented women.
November 20, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Through these experiences, her research interests in intersectional inequalities, community engagement and women’s health have grown enormously. She is enthusiastic to continue contributing towards improving the health and wellbeing of underrepresented women.
She volunteers at the UN Women UK where she collaborates with a multidisciplinary team to synthesise the evidence base and design research tools which explore the barriers and facilitators to digital access facing marginalised women and girls in the UK.
November 20, 2025 at 4:02 PM
She volunteers at the UN Women UK where she collaborates with a multidisciplinary team to synthesise the evidence base and design research tools which explore the barriers and facilitators to digital access facing marginalised women and girls in the UK.
The findings and recommendations from this project are published in peer-reviewed journals, help local authorities promote positive health behaviours and improve public health outcomes.
November 20, 2025 at 4:02 PM
The findings and recommendations from this project are published in peer-reviewed journals, help local authorities promote positive health behaviours and improve public health outcomes.
Here, she worked on collaborative research and evaluation studies for the Talk, Listen, Change, health inequalities research programme which addressed the disproportionate impact of COVID-19 on ethnic minorities.
November 20, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Here, she worked on collaborative research and evaluation studies for the Talk, Listen, Change, health inequalities research programme which addressed the disproportionate impact of COVID-19 on ethnic minorities.
After obtaining her MPH with Distinction, she worked as a public health research practitioner funded by the National Institute of Health and Care Research. @nihrarcs.bsky.social
November 20, 2025 at 4:02 PM
After obtaining her MPH with Distinction, she worked as a public health research practitioner funded by the National Institute of Health and Care Research. @nihrarcs.bsky.social
Marginalised women experience inequalities in their access to and overall experience of healthcare services. This is largely due to their needs not fully recognised or addressed by healthcare providers.
November 20, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Marginalised women experience inequalities in their access to and overall experience of healthcare services. This is largely due to their needs not fully recognised or addressed by healthcare providers.
Ifunanya aims to explore the lived experiences of marginalised women who access or are trying to access healthcare services in Scotland and recommend practical and sustainable interventions to improve their health outcomes and reduce inequalities.
November 20, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Ifunanya aims to explore the lived experiences of marginalised women who access or are trying to access healthcare services in Scotland and recommend practical and sustainable interventions to improve their health outcomes and reduce inequalities.