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🎓 Postgraduate Open Evening!

Thinking about postgraduate study? Come along to our MVLS Postgraduate Open Evening to find out more about studying at the University of Glasgow. 💙

👉 Find out more and register here: www.gla.ac.uk/study/worldc...
November 12, 2025 at 3:44 PM
🦠🔬 A closer look at a microscopic parasite

This striking image of Leishmania parasites was captured using a scanning electron microscope at our Cellular Analysis Facility. These slender, flagellated organisms are responsible for leishmaniasis, a disease transmitted by sand flies and studied
November 10, 2025 at 1:44 PM
🌍 The University of Glasgow is heading stateside!

From Monday 10th to Monday 17th November, Professor Neil Evans and Dr Lorenzo Viora will be visiting our Feepass partner institutions across New England and California.

During their visit, they’ll be:

🎓 Presenting to Animal Science students
November 4, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Get ready to explore the amazing diversity of the human body at our interactive public engagement evening 🧠💬

From anatomy demos to sexual health activities and body-positivity chats, this is your chance to learn, ask questions and celebrate how brilliant our bodies really are.
November 3, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Want to make your voices heard? Join us for the launch event of MVLS Student Voice 📢

November 3 (2-3 pm) - Room 253 Yudowitz, Wolfson Medical School
November 7 (12-1 pm) - Online
All attendees get a £10 Love2Shop voucher! 🎟️

Sign up here: forms.office.com/pages/respon...
October 31, 2025 at 10:35 AM
Interested in postgraduate study at UofG?

Don’t miss our Postgraduate Online Event on Tuesday 4th of November.

Chat to staff and students to discover what it’s like to study at our world-changing campus!
October 30, 2025 at 5:16 PM
🧡 We’re pleased to welcome Victim Support Scotland to the Byres Community Hub at the Clarice Pears Building.

They provide free and confidential emotional and practical support to anyone affected by crime, no matter when it happened or if it’s been reported.
October 27, 2025 at 4:58 PM
#WorldPolioDay 💜

We’ll light the tower in purple tonight to raise awareness of polio eradication, supporting Rotary’s global fight to #EndPolioNow.

The threat still exists, and vaccination remains key to stopping it.

Learn more: www.endpolio.org
October 24, 2025 at 1:56 PM
🎓🌍 A warm MVLS welcome to our new postgraduate taught students!

We loved meeting everyone at our PGT Welcome Event, where new students picked up their MVLS hoodies and had the chance to chat with our Student Support Officer.

In our video, you’ll hear students share where they’ve travelled from,
October 17, 2025 at 12:50 PM
🧫🔬 Life at the microscopic level!

This fascinating image of bacteria was captured using a scanning electron microscope at our Cellular Analysis Facility. The high-resolution detail reveals the intricate shapes and surface structures of these tiny organisms that play vital roles in ecosystems
October 13, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Shaping the Future of Stem Cell Manufacturing 🌱

We were delighted to host the kick-off meeting for MAINSTREAM, the new EPSRC Research and Partnership Hub led by Professor Matthew Dalby at the University of Glasgow.

Backed by £11 million EPSRC funding and £1.5 million in partner support, MAINSTREAM
October 10, 2025 at 11:02 AM
A huge thank you to all our speakers who spoke at our Life Sciences Partnerships Day last week!

If you missed out on any of the talks and are interested in finding out more or want access to the presentations, please get in touch with the MVLS partnerships team at mvls-partnerships@glasgow.ac.uk
October 9, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Glasgow Science Festival will run in venues across the city from the 4th-14th June with the theme 'Cheers For 20 Years'.

Proposals are open for researchers to submit ideas until the 12th Jan 2026.

Find more info and apply on the #GlaSciFest website
www.gla.ac.uk/events/scien...
October 9, 2025 at 9:56 AM
Last week, the highly anticipated sell-out Life Sciences Partnerships Day, hosted by the MVLS Partnerships team, brought together a vibrant mix of academic researchers, industry leaders, funders, and external organisations for a full day of collaboration, knowledge exchange, and strategic
October 7, 2025 at 11:50 AM
📢 Professor Donal Wall from the School of Infection and Immunity was one of just six experts, selected from over 300, invited to give oral evidence to the House of Commons Science, Innovation and Technology (SIT) Committee as part of its inquiry into the UK’s microbiome research landscape.
October 3, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Thanks to all attendees yesterday at our Life Sciences Partnerships event 💙

What a great day it was!

#MVLSPartnerships
October 2, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Today is the day!

We are looking forward to welcoming our partners, future partners and colleagues to the Life Sciences Partnerships Day today for a day full of networking, partnership opportunities and more.

#MVLSPartnerships
October 1, 2025 at 8:30 AM
🎙️ New Podcast Episode: Nicol Keith - Failure, Collaboration, and the Culture of Research

Professor Nicol Keith, Professor of Molecular Oncology, shares candid reflections from a decades-long career in cancer research.

From the role of failure and self-doubt to the power of interdisciplinary
September 25, 2025 at 2:13 PM
🎙️ New Podcast Episode: Nicol Keith - Failure, Collaboration, and the Culture of Research

Professor Nicol Keith, Professor of Molecular Oncology, shares candid reflections from a decades-long career in cancer research.

From the role of failure and self-doubt to the power of interdisciplinary
September 25, 2025 at 12:16 PM
One week to go before the Life Sciences Partnerships Day!

We are looking forward to welcoming everyone to our sold-out event next week.

There will be talks from our academics, our Innovation and Impact team and from partners such as AstraZeneca.
September 24, 2025 at 12:22 PM
A big #TeamUofG welcome to all #MVLS students starting or continuing their journey with us this week ♥️

Wishing you every success and a fantastic year ahead!
September 22, 2025 at 2:25 PM
🌸🔬 Nature’s patterns revealed!

This detailed image of pollen grains was captured using a scanning electron microscope at our Cellular Analysis Facility. Each grain shows unique textures and structures, tiny designs that play a huge role in plant reproduction and biodiversity.
September 15, 2025 at 1:08 PM
Calling all adventure seekers! 🧗♀️🎓

Want to push yourself beyond the classroom and do good? Join UofG’s first-ever abseil down the iconic JMS building on Oct 2nd!

Spaces are limited, secure your spot now!

Open to all staff and students
September 12, 2025 at 8:22 AM
🎉 Congratulations to our own Cassandra Sampaio Baptista, who has been awarded the prestigious Wellcome Career Development Award!

"This scheme provides funding for mid-career researchers from any discipline who have the potential to be international research leaders. They will develop their research
September 5, 2025 at 9:41 AM
📺 We’ll be live on BBC Reporting Scotland tonight at 7pm.

Tune in to hear first-hand experiences of living with a rare, incurable autoimmune condition, Generalised Myasthenia Gravis, and why this inspired a journey into medicine.
September 4, 2025 at 4:07 PM