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
👀 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
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
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
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
🚀 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
May 5, 2025 at 9:08 AM
Celebrating @becks-seascience.bsky.social (@uniofaberdeen.bsky.social), one of our Intl Collaboration Fund awardees! 👩‍🔬
Her research visit to the University of the Basque Country opened doors to new skills, collaboration & career growth. 🌍
May 1, 2025 at 11:38 AM
Life Sciences Skills and Opportunities in NE Scotland🧑‍🔬
A free event that brings together PhD students and postdocs in Life Sciences across NE Scotland!
📆6th May | 9:30 - 4:00 PM | ONE BioHub, Aberdeen
📩 Register: buff.ly/Fo7bKTJ
📝 Agenda: buff.ly/PuWY8Ov
April 7, 2025 at 3:50 PM
🌟We welcomed Science Entrepreneur Club in Scotland!🌟
Last night, we hosted a workshop offering insights into how entrepreneurship can amplify academic research & a mixer where researchers, entrepreneurs, and investors came together to spark meaningful connections.
Big Thanks to everyone who came!👏
March 27, 2025 at 3:55 PM
📣Data and Life Sciences Events Programme with SULSA and
The Data Lab!🧬
Gain insights into cutting-edge research at the intersection of life sciences and data science undertaken in Scotland!🔬
📆2nd of April | 1pm |📍Barclays Eagle Labs, Glasgow
📝Register: buff.ly/2J3sYKh
March 18, 2025 at 11:09 AM
SULSA Network Support 2025 is now open!💡
Receive up to £1,000 funding to support new & existing Life Sciences networks, covering event costs!
⏳ Apply by 18/08/2025: buff.ly/FPQvuwa
📢 Info session:
📆 13 March | 🕚 11 AM | 💻 MS Teams
🔗 Sign up: buff.ly/ZiD449u
March 5, 2025 at 11:43 AM
SULSA Postdoctoral Prize 2025🧬
Recognizing outstanding postdocs in life sciences!
✅ £1k tour of 3 Scottish universities—deliver seminars & build networks
✅ £1k funding for professional development
‼️Apply by 14/04/25 buff.ly/qROW8vu
Info session:
📆 13 March | 10 AM
🔗https://buff.ly/mNVavKN
March 3, 2025 at 4:49 PM
✨SEC SCOTLAND LAUNCH MIXER ✨
SULSA is joining Science Entrepreneur Club to launch SEC Scotland 26/03 in Edinburgh!
📍3:00–4:30 PM | Workshop for researchers on entrepreneurial mindset
📍4:30–7:00 PM | Networking Mixer
🔗Register now: lu.ma/tt8ewxfj
February 24, 2025 at 2:43 PM
SULSA at the 2025 GEM🎓
Industry-led sessions help students explore life sciences & build professional networks🔬
SULSA Director Ali McIntosh chaired the 2nd masterclass with experts from CPI's MMIC
👏 to @uniofaberdeen.bsky.social & RGU for their dedication to student employability!
February 13, 2025 at 12:07 PM
🚀Member visits continue!🗺️
SULSA Director Dr Ali McIntosh is at
Robert Gordon University, delivering a seminar on funding, networking, and skills development for researchers.
Great to connect with the brilliant minds at RGU and gain fresh perspectives! 👏
#LifeSciences #Collaboration
February 12, 2025 at 2:16 PM
🌟 SULSA - Rheinland-Pfalz Success Story! 🇩🇪
Dr Mark MacAskill received funding for his project in collaboration with JGU Mainz 🧬
Discover how this boosted his research & career!🚀
🔗Learn more & apply: buff.ly/4eTzvWk
February 11, 2025 at 3:37 PM