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UofGARC @uofgarc.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

🎉 The Explorathon festival is back at the ARC, celebrating the incredible diversity of research happening across Scotland and showcasing how it impacts our daily lives. Drop in at the Advanced Research Centre, 11 Chapel Lane, between 12-3pm, Saturday 19 September.

A young boy and plays with lego at a table in the Advanced Research Centre, accompanied by two adults.

A colourful clown outside the Advanced Research Centre with arms above his head and a water pistol in one hand. A brass band can be seen in the background.

Children with a person in a dinosaur suit in the Advanced Research Centre

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UofGARC @uofgarc.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

ARC Conversations: Different by Design - Rethinking Treatment Discovery Professor Matt Dalby shares his thoughts on why different ways of thinking matter for research. 📅 Tuesday 22 September ⏰ 4:00 - 5.30 📍 Advanced Research Centre 🎟️ Free, ticketed event. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/arc-conver...

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UofGARC @uofgarc.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

To celebrate our 575th birthday we’re throwing open our doors for Glasgow Doors Open Day Festival 2026! We hope you can join us from 17 – 20 September, we have lots of events happening! More info and to book tickets: www.glasgowdoorsopendays.org.uk/whats-on

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UofGARC @uofgarc.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

🎙️ New Research Stories Podcast episode... Professor Naveed Sattar discusses obesity, type 2 diabetes, weight-loss drugs and the evidence shaping modern healthcare. A conversation about curiosity, clinical trials and improving public health through collaboration. www.gla.ac.uk/research/pod...

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UofGARC @uofgarc.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Mathis Riehle is often spotted around the ARC sketchnoting at talks and during meetings. Mathis uses technique as it helps keeps his mind focused, then he can leave the meeting with a piece of art in his hands - pretty cool. #sketchnote #sketchnoting #doodle #art bsky.app/profile/morn...

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UofGARC @uofgarc.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

🤩 Check out this round-up of the ARC’s 2025-2026 public programme! We can't wait to welcome audiences back to the ARC for 2026-27.

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UofGARC @uofgarc.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

Recently, @uofgrig.bsky.social researchers brought together creatives and artists from across Scotland to explore XR technologies, sparking new collaborative opportunities across Scotland and beyond. interested in XR? Email Imants.Latkovskis@glasgow.ac.uk

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UofGARC @uofgarc.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

Today we're celebrating our videographer Charlotte Reid and the University of Glasgow glassblowers, John Liddell and Dr Ayako Tani. Their beautiful video about the craft of glassblowing will be shown as part of an exhibition on endangered crafts Stourbridge Glass Museum. 👀 watch: gla.ac/44IBD0s

A poster advertising the Endangered Crafts exhibition at the Stourbridge Glass Museum from the 11th July to the 7th November.

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UofGARC @uofgarc.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

Great research doesn’t happen by chance; it happens because the right environment has been created for it to flourish. We’re excited to launch our Research Strategy 2036, setting out a long-term, values-based approach to achieve our research aspirations. More: www.gla.ac.uk/explore/stra...

Picture of Professor Chris Pearce standing outside the University of Glasgow with the words 'Research Strategy 2026 - 2036'

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UofGARC @uofgarc.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

Earlier in the week we hosted Tony Soteriou, Director of Commercialisation at UK Research and Innovation. This was a fantastic opportunity for us to showcase projects funded through our Impact Acceleration Accounts and research commercialisation & innovation activities from across the University.

Photograph of a delegation from the University of Glasgow welcoming Tony Soteriou from UKRI and Gary Bannon from the Scottish Funding Council. The photograph is taken on the stairs in the University's Advanced Research Centre and includes Chris Pearce, Helen Harkness, Kirstie Wild, Sumi David, Elspeth Elliot, Morven Fraser-Walther and Gordon Meiklejohn.

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UofGARC @uofgarc.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

Don't miss New York based artist and biohacker Heather Dewey-Hagborg on 12-13 May at the ARC. 👉 Book your free tickets: www.eventbrite.co.uk/cc/heather-d...

Heather Dewey Hagborg
Film Screening & Artist Q&A
ARC Conversations
12-13 May 2026

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UofGARC @uofgarc.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

💚For the third year running, we’re hosting one of our favourite annual events – Dear Green Music Scene Festival. Come along to this green-powered extravaganza in St Mungo Square on Saturday 13 June💚 🎟️Grab your free ticket here: tinyurl.com/2c9hbrum

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UofGARC @uofgarc.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

📣 New York based artist and biohacker Dr. Heather Dewey-Hagborg comes to the ARC on 12th & 13th May for two free events. Join us for a screening of her short film, “Hybrid: An Interspecies Opera”, and an exclusive talk as part of our series, ARC Conversations. 🎟️ www.eventbrite.com/cc/heather-d...

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UofGARC @uofgarc.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

📆❌ TONIGHT'S GAMES NIGHT POSTPONED A reminder that due to today's industrial action 'Play Across Time: A Night of Scottish Games History' has been postponed until further notice. All ticketholders have received further details by email. We will update you on the rescheduled date ASAP.

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UofGARC @uofgarc.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

Yesterday we had the pleasure of hosting the @glasgow.ac.uk's Knowledge Exchange & Innovation Awards. Congratulations to all the winners and everyone shortlisted in what was a fantastic celebration of knowledge exchange and innovation activities. 💫 List of winners: www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...

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UofGARC @uofgarc.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

Our 'Spotlight on Research' series continues with Julie R Williamson. Julie’s research analyses how we communicate whilst using technology, mapping how our behaviour changes in these adapted surroundings. @uofgcompsci.bsky.social

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UofGARC @uofgarc.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

🚨 Announcement 🚨 🌷The annual Spring Fling festival returns from 2 - 17 April with a free programme for all ages, exploring the theme 'About Time'. A sure fire way to put a spring in your step! 👉 View the full programme + book via the link in our bio🔗 🎟️ All tickets are FREE HIGHLIGHTS BELOW...

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UofGARC @uofgarc.bsky.social · 17/02/2026

ARC Conversations - Obesity & weightloss drugs: solution or distraction? 17 March, 4–5:30pm In this talk, Naveed Sattar will explore the evidence behind weight-loss drugs. Free + ticketed. Drinks after the event. More info + booking ⬇️ www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/arc-conver...

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UofGARC @uofgarc.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

🎥Join us on Thur 19 Feb for this special presentation of the 2014 Iranian film, Tales, directed by Rakhshan Banietemad 🎥 💬The screening will be followed by a panel discussion hosted by Loa Pourmirza from The Joon Project and Dr Zahra Khosroshahi. 🎫Last tickets available here: tinyurl.com/3trx73n3

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UofGARC @uofgarc.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

Congratulations & good luck to our UofG colleagues who have been shortlisted for the Scottish Knowledge Exchange Awards. 👏 🤞 Organised by Interface, the awards celebrate partnerships between academia, business, the public sector + the third sector. Find out more: www.gla.ac.uk/news/headlin...

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UofGARC @uofgarc.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

In January, Professor Chris Pearce (Vice Principal of Research and Knowledge Exchange) visited Tanzania to see first hand how long term collaborations between the University and Tanzanian partners translate excellent science into real-world impact. @uofgmvls.bsky.social

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UofGARC @uofgarc.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

We're excited to host this @glasgowschoolofart.bsky.social exhibition led by staff and students from Product Design. 'Equitable Communities of Health in the Climate Era: Designing Future Experiences' is free and open to the public from 6 - 12 February (closed on Saturday and Sunday).

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UofGARC @uofgarc.bsky.social · 06/01/2026

🎬CinemARC is back for 2026! 🍿To celebrate Burns night, we are excited to be taking you to the Scottish Borders with an acclaimed recent production, I Swear. 📣After the film, join us for a panel with Jennifer Smith and Clara Cohen, led by Joanna Kopaczyk-McPherson.

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UofGARC @uofgarc.bsky.social · 18/12/2025

Our Christmas elves have been busy making decorations over the last few weeks in our fantastic MakerSpace! Merry Christmas and Season's Greetings from everyone in the ARC.

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UofGARC @uofgarc.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

‼️Reminder that our Winter Warmer Family Day is tomorrow, Saturday 6th December 12-3pm 🆓 All activities are free, and most are drop-in ☕️ Cafe open for refreshments 🌟Come along for some festive fun! 🔗More info here: www.eventbrite.com/e/light-up-w...

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UofGARC @uofgarc.bsky.social · 24/11/2025

We are proud to congratulate Kelly Hawkins from our Operations Team on being recognised by colleagues from @uofgmvls.bsky.social for her contribution to promoting and enhancing equality, diversity and inclusion at UofG. 🎉 Kelly was nominated for leading our ‘Making with Pride’ workshops 🏳️‍🌈 .

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UofGARC @uofgarc.bsky.social · 18/11/2025

🌟Light up your imagination at our FREE Winter Warmer Family Day. ⏰Join us on Saturday 6 December for a free Winter Warmer Family Day. 🆓Drop-in any time between 12noon and 3pm to enjoy a varied programme of festive activities. All activities are free and most are drop-in. 1/2

Poster with a smiling child wearing a festive outfit including details of the ARC's Winter Warmer Family Day

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UofGARC @uofgarc.bsky.social · 12/11/2025

📹For our next #CinemARC event, we're showing the 2010 smash hit, The Social Network on Wednesday 19 November. 💻Ahead of the film, researchers from the University of Glasgow look back at the early days of social media to discuss how things have changed. 🎫Tickets available at the link in our bio🔗

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UofGARC @uofgarc.bsky.social · 11/11/2025

ARC Conversations:Social Ventures at UofG 📍 The ARC 📅 Nov 25, 4–5:30pm Discover how social ventures can extend your research impact. Talks, Q&A, drinks & networking 🍷 Free but ticketed 🎟️ 🔗 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/arc-conver... #UofG #SocialImpact #ARCConversations #ResearchImpact

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UofGARC @uofgarc.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

🚨 Double award win! @uofgengineering.bsky.social + Soapworks Ltd win Technical Excellence & Future Leader prizes at #KTP50 🎉 Congrats to ARC resident Manlio Tassieri, Manosh Paul and Soapworks Ltd on this game-changing collaboration! 🔗 www.gla.ac.uk/news/headlin... #Innovation

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UofGARC @uofgarc.bsky.social · 04/11/2025

❄️ Maker Mondays Winter Season is here! Hands-on sessions at ARC MakerSpace: 🧵 Nov 24: Crafting 🖨️ Dec 1: 3D Printing 🔦 Dec 8: Laser Cutting 🔌 Dec 15: Electronics Open to all @UofGlasgow staff & students! 👉 www.eventbrite.com/e/creativity... #MakerMondays #Innovation

Makers in the MakerSpace crafting around a large table

Makers in the Maker Space crafting at two crafting tables

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UofGARC @uofgarc.bsky.social · 27/10/2025

Reminder: the Data and AI Festival is in the ARC this week 27th - 29th October! 👉 Browse the full programme: www.gla.ac.uk/research/az/... #DataAndAIFestival #UofGResearch #AIResearch #DataScienceResearch #ResponsibleAI #AcademicEvents #ResearchImpact

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UofGARC @uofgarc.bsky.social · 22/10/2025

**CAETS Comms Prize - UK National Winner** Biofilters may look simple, but they are a game changer when it comes to filtering drinking water. Dr Marta Vignola and colleagues specialise in biofilter technology. Full video: youtu.be/lPs0EXSpw58 @uofgengineering.bsky.social @uofgstem.bsky.social

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UofGARC @uofgarc.bsky.social · 17/10/2025

Our ARC-XR Suite has been transformed for 'Within Touching Distance' - a unique XR theatre experience that combines touch, memory and sound. More info: takemesomewhere.co.uk/within-touch...

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UofGARC @uofgarc.bsky.social · 08/10/2025

We asked ARC residents and users if they'd like to take part in a photography project to help us capture life in the ARC. We gave participants a single use film camera for a day, with the task to take photos of whatever they liked in the building. Here are the results...

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UofGARC @uofgarc.bsky.social · 29/09/2025

🎙 Research Stories - Episode 4: Jude Robinson Prof Jude Robinson explains her collaborative work exploring access to clean drinking water in peri-urban African communities. Listen now: gla.ac.uk/research/pod... #CleanWater #HealthInequalities @uofgshw.bsky.social @uofgsps.bsky.social

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UofGARC @uofgarc.bsky.social · 22/09/2025

🎙 Research Stories - Episode 3: Nicol Keith Professor Nicol Keith breaks down his career and valuable lessons learned, covering everything from collaborative research methods to dealing with failure. Listen now: gla.ac.uk/research/pod... #ResearchStories #CancerResearch #UofG

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UofGARC @uofgarc.bsky.social · 18/09/2025

🎙 Listen to Episode 2 of Research Stories. Professor Mia Perry on how “pluriversal literacies” can unlock pathways in research, education, sustainability, and community-led change. 🔗https://gla.ac.uk/research/podcasts/researchstoriesmiaperry/ #ResearchStories #Literacies #Education #UofG

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UofGARC @uofgarc.bsky.social · 17/09/2025

Explorathon is back this weekend with two afternoons of FREE family fun for all ages. Drop in on Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 September between 12-3pm at the ARC and dip into the wonderful world of research, from engineering to modern languages and music.

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UofGARC @uofgarc.bsky.social · 20/08/2025

Our ‘Spotlight on Research’ series continues with Christina Young. Christina explains the fascinating field of art conservation and why it’s so important. Full video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=IRYt... @uofgartshums.bsky.social @hunterianglasgow.bsky.social

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UofGARC @uofgarc.bsky.social · 10/07/2025

The ARC's MakerSpace is now open to all University staff and our postgraduate researcher community! General access is free, including the use of 3D printers, sewing machines, a laser cutter, electronics and tooling facilities. More info: www.gla.ac.uk/research/arc...

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UofGARC @uofgarc.bsky.social · 03/07/2025

Nearly 1000 people joined us last month for Dear Green Music Scene - a lively, solar-powered festival of music, creativity and sustainability🌱 Read about the day in our latest Sustainability at Glasgow: Research Spotlight 👉https://www.gla.ac.uk/explore/sustainability/research/ #Sustainability

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UofGARC @uofgarc.bsky.social · 02/07/2025

🏆 Congrats to Kay Guccione and the @uofglasgow.bsky.social Thesis Mentoring team on winning the EMCC Global Mentoring Award! 🔗 theauditorium.blog/2022/07/27/t... #PhDChat #ResearchCulture

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UofGARC @uofgarc.bsky.social · 25/06/2025

Last chance to check out our special exhibition CARBON: Under Pressure at the ARC before it closes soon this Sunday 29 June. Explore our relationship with Carbon through past and present with free creative storytelling and hand-painting workshops this Saturday. 🔗Get tickets now with link in bio!

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UofGARC @uofgarc.bsky.social · 23/06/2025

Congratulations to ARC resident @leecronin.bsky.social & all the @chemify.bsky.social team on the opening of their new £12m facility in Maryhill - creating 60 new jobs. The ARC has been home to Chemify over the past 3 yrs. We look forward to seeing what's next: www.gla.ac.uk/news/headlin...

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UofGARC @uofgarc.bsky.social · 18/06/2025

Hear from to Glasgow Changing Futures Academic Lead and Director of the Centre for Sustainable Solutions, Professor Jaime L Toney about how research fosters action for sustainable futures. From the Carbon Exhibition with Science Gallery Bengaluru - in the ARC until the 29th June.

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UofGARC @uofgarc.bsky.social · 17/06/2025

Last week we spoke to our Principal & Vice Chancellor @uofgvc.bsky.social about the ARC & how this interdisciplinary & collaborative space enables us to do things differently. Hosting the Carbon Exhibition is a fantastic example. The exhibition is on until the 29th June.

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UofGARC @uofgarc.bsky.social · 13/06/2025

Don't miss #DearGreenMusicSceneFestival, this Sunday 15 June in St Mungo Square. Festivities kick off at 12:30 with our annual WestFest ceilidh. There'll be performances aplenty, and it's all powered by renewable energies! See you there...🍏🍃🎺🎵🎹🥁💚

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UofGARC @uofgarc.bsky.social · 11/06/2025

Fancy a tour of the ARC? We still have a few tickets available for tonights event! 📅 Wed, 11th June: The Art of Science 🎨 gla.ac/4e8nXjl 📅 Thursday, 12th June: A Body of Science 🤸 gla.ac/4kCOHLt All events are aimed at adult audiences.

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UofGARC @uofgarc.bsky.social · 09/06/2025

Last week we celebrated the launch of CARBON: Under Pressure ⬇️. Brought to @uofglasgow.bsky.social in collaboration with the Science Gallery Bengaluru. Here until Sun 29th June. Pop in and have a look. With thanks to Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw for supporting our launch.

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