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University of Glasgow Life Sciences @uofglifesci.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

🎓 | We’re halfway through the first week of teaching in Academic Year 2026/27! A warm welcome back to all our returning students – and a very special welcome to everyone joining us for the first time. It’s great to have you with us, and we wish you all the best for the year ahead. #TeamUofG 💘

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University of Glasgow Life Sciences @uofglifesci.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

🆕 | Dr Ourania Varsou has been shortlisted for the @timeshighered.bsky.social Awards 2026 in the Most Innovative Teacher of the Year category, recognising an innovative approach that combines creative and embodied teaching methods with emerging technologies. 🔗 More: www.facebook.com/UofGLifeSci/...

Dr Ourania Varsou pictured in a formal head-and-shoulders portrait, smiling at the camera and wearing dark-framed glasses, a navy blazer and white top against a plain grey background.

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University of Glasgow Life Sciences @uofglifesci.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

🏰 | Our next @uofglifesci.bsky.social Undergraduate Open Day takes place soon! On Wednesday, 2 September, we will have presentations and stands running across two locations. We are world-changing @glasgow.ac.uk. Join us to learn about our exciting degrees. ✍️ www.gla.ac.uk/explore/visi...

Poster for the University of Glasgow Life Sciences Degrees Open Day talk schedule in Boyd Orr Building, Lecture Theatre 1. Infection Biology, Animal Biology, Human Biology and Molecular Bioscience talks run twice between 9.50am and 3pm, with the second session repeating the first.

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University of Glasgow Life Sciences @uofglifesci.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

🥇 | The @uofglifesci.bsky.social team behind the Practical Resources for Gaza Students initiative, including @uofgsii.bsky.social pair Olwyn Byron and Adnan Al-Hindi, was recognised with a Teaching Excellence Award at the @glasgow.ac.uk graduations last month. 🔗 More: www.gla.ac.uk/schools/infe...

Professor Olwyn Byron, Miss Bethany Mansfield, Dr Lesley Hamilton and Professor Adnan Al-Hindi pose with their University of Glasgow Teaching Excellence Award certificates after receiving recognition for the Practical Resources for Gaza Students (PRGS) initiative at the 2026 graduation ceremonies.

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University of Glasgow Life Sciences @uofglifesci.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

🎓 | @uofglifesci.bsky.social sends our congratulations to the Class of 2026! Undergraduate students across our portfolio graduated at ceremonies between 3-8 July. A number of students were also recognised with prizes at our pre-graduation receptions. Congratulations to you all! #UofGGrad2026

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University of Glasgow Life Sciences @uofglifesci.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

🆕 | Two Anatomy student interns have collaborated with TeachMeAnatomy on the development of new educational resources. Supervised by Prof Paul Rea and Dr Oliver Jones, Rios-Benjamin Dickens and Ben Traynor undertook projects enhancing anatomy learning worldwide. 🔗 www.facebook.com/UofGLifeSci/...

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University of Glasgow Life Sciences @uofglifesci.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

🏰 | Our @uofglifesci.bsky.social Undergraduate Open Day takes place tomorrow! On Thursday, 18 June, we will have presentations and stands running across two locations. We are world-changing @glasgow.ac.uk. Join us to learn about our exciting degrees. ✍️ www.gla.ac.uk/colleges/mvl...

Photograph of the main campus of the University of Glasgow on a bright, sunny day. The historic Gothic Revival Gilbert Scott Building dominates the scene, with its distinctive central tower, arched windows and ornate stonework. In the foreground, visitors gather outside the main gates, colourful event flags and banners line the entrance, and a red open-top sightseeing bus passes along University Avenue. Trees frame the image on both sides, creating a welcoming atmosphere for a university open day.

University of Glasgow Life Sciences Degrees Talk Schedule poster. The poster lists talks taking place in Lecture Theatre 1 of the Boyd Orr Building. Session 1 runs from 10.00am to 12.30pm and includes Infection Biology (Professor Nicola Veitch, 10.00–10.30am), Animal Biology (Professor Neil Metcalfe, 10.40–11.10am), Molecular Bioscience (Professor Kevin O’Dell, 11.20–11.50am), and Human Biology (Dr Katherine Price, 12.00–12.30pm). Session 2 repeats the same talks from 12.40pm to 3.10pm, with corresponding start times of 12.40pm, 1.20pm, 2.00pm and 2.40pm. The design features University of Glasgow branding, a silhouette of the university tower in the background, and a note stating that Session 2 contains the same talks as Session 1. The footer reads: “We are World-Changing Glasgow. Join us.”

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University of Glasgow Life Sciences @uofglifesci.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

🆕 | An initiative led by @uofglifesci.bsky.social colleagues was recognised at the Graduate Futures Institute Academic Employability Awards 2026. Complete Graduate was announced as winner in the Co-created Employability Initiatives category at a ceremony in London. 🔗 www.gla.ac.uk/schools/infe...

The Life Sciences competition winners pictured in the UofG cloisters. From left to right: Lesley Hamilton, Laura McCaughey, Fiona Stubbs, and Anna McGregor stand together outdoors beneath a stone archway, smiling at the camera. Trees and historic university buildings are visible in the background.

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University of Glasgow Life Sciences @uofglifesci.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

📈 | @uofglifesci.bsky.social has ranked 41st in the world in the 2026 QS World University Rankings By Subject. Released on 25 March, the placement represents a rise on last year and sees Life Sciences placed in the world top 50 in 8 of the last 9 QS standings. 🔗 More www.gla.ac.uk/schools/infe...

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UofG MVLS @uofgmvls.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

🌱 Life Sciences Peer Mentoring 2026–27 🌱 Looking to support others or get a bit of guidance yourself? The Life Sciences Peer Mentoring Scheme is now open for sign-ups! By completing the form, you can choose to: 🔬 Become a mentor (with short training provided before you begin)

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University of Glasgow Life Sciences @uofglifesci.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

🤞🏻 | Good luck in your exams! With the April/May exam diet beginning today, everyone at @uofglifesci.bsky.social wishes our students the very best of luck in your upcoming exams and assessments. 🗓️ www.gla.ac.uk/media/Media_... 📩 Check out the exam pack sent out on 17 April for tips and guidance

Students sit at desks in a large, cathedral-like university hall, writing exams under high arched ceilings and hanging lights. University of Glasgow branding appears in the top corners. A pink banner with dark blue text at the bottom reads “Good luck in your exams!”

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University of Glasgow Life Sciences @uofglifesci.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

🗳️ | Final year @uofglifesci.bsky.social undergrad? The NSS 2026 is open, and closes Thursday, 30 April. The survey takes around 10 minutes and is your chance to share what worked well and what could be improved. Check your inbox for the link from Ipsos MORI and help shape the student experience.

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University of Glasgow Life Sciences @uofglifesci.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

🏰 | Our @uofglifesci.bsky.social Undergraduate Offer Holders' Open Day takes place next week! On Tuesday, 31 March, we will have presentations and stands running across two locations. We are world-changing Glasgow. Join us to learn about our exciting degrees. ✍️ www.gla.ac.uk/undergraduat...

A poster with the Life Sciences Degrees Talk Schedule. A programme of academic presentations will run in Lecture Theatre 1 of the Boyd Orr Building, beginning at 10am with Starting Biology (Dr Mary McVey). This will be followed by subject-specific talks: A guide to Animal Biology degrees (Professor Neil Metcalfe, 10.45am), A guide to Molecular Bioscience degrees (Professor Kevin O'Dell, 11.30am), A guide to Human Biology degrees (Dr Katherine Price, 12.15pm), and A guide to Infection Biology degrees (Professor Nicola Veitch, 1pm). A Psychology session will also take place at 1.15pm in Lecture Theatre 438, James McCune Smith Building.

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University of Glasgow Life Sciences @uofglifesci.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

🆕 | A new initiative to support students in Gaza has launched following a strong response from colleagues across @uofglifesci.bsky.social. Led by @uofgsii.bsky.social professors Olwyn Byron and Adnan Al-Hindi, PRGS shares valuable practical teaching resources. 🔗 More: www.gla.ac.uk/schools/infe...

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University of Glasgow Life Sciences @uofglifesci.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

📈 | @uofglifesci.bsky.social has ranked 71st in the world for our subject area in the @timeshighered.bsky.social World University Rankings by Subject 2026. This year’s placement is a rise of six places on 2025 and 10 places on 2024. 🔗 View the rankings: www.timeshighereducation.com/world-univer...

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University of Glasgow Life Sciences @uofglifesci.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

🆕 | A cross-@uofglifesci.bsky.social team has been recognised with a @learnsci.com Teaching Innovation Award for pioneering use of Smart Worksheets. The LearnSci judges praised the project, by colleagues from Sii, SBOHVM, and SMB, as exceptional! 🔗 Full story: www.gla.ac.uk/schools/infe...

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University of Glasgow Life Sciences @uofglifesci.bsky.social · 25/12/2025

🎄 | Wishing all @uofglifesci.bsky.social staff and students, past and present, and colleagues across @uofgmvls.bsky.social and #UofG, a very merry Christmas and a happy, healthy new year!

A graphic with an image of the James Black Building, Sir Gilbert Scott Tower and trees blanketed in snow, with text in red below stating: The Life Sciences Support Team would like to wish our teaching staff and students a wonderful Christmas and a happy, healthy new year.

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University of Glasgow Life Sciences @uofglifesci.bsky.social · 08/12/2025

🤞🏻 | With the winter exam diet beginning today, everyone at @uofglifesci.bsky.social wishes our students the very best of luck in your upcoming exams and assessments! 📅 Timetable: www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/re... 🔖 Check out the Sway Exam Pack sent out last Thursday for tips and guidance.

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University of Glasgow Life Sciences @uofglifesci.bsky.social · 11/11/2025

🗣️ | "The opportunities are in-sane!" We recently celebrated @uofglifesci.bsky.social MSci students at our annual Conference Day on 29 October. Hear from prize-winning students Ash Tyagi and Megan Greer, and course convenor Professor Rob Nibbs as they share the benefits of our flagship programme.

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David Bailey @davemarinebio.glasgow.ac.uk · 07/11/2025

We're almost at the end of the training week of the @sbohvm.gla.ac.uk Tropical Marine Biology field course in the beautiful Red Sea. More updates and pictures to follow. @uofglasgow.bsky.social @uofglifesci.bsky.social

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University of Glasgow Life Sciences @uofglifesci.bsky.social · 31/10/2025

👥 | The annual @uofglifesci.bsky.social MSci Conference Day took place on Wed, 29 Oct 2025. A huge congratulations to our Poster Prize winners: Ash Tyagi (@astra-zeneca.bsky.social) and Megan Greer (SIPBS). The SoMB pair were selected from a fantastic field by Prof Rob Nibbs & Dr Leanne McKay.

MSci Poster Prize winners Ash Tyagi and Megan Greer stood on stage in the Graham Kerr Zoology museum, holding their certificates presented by MSci Convenor Professor Rob Nibbs, who is stood to their left and clapping.

Two individuals in discussion while stood in front of a poster stand in the Graham Kerr Zoology Museum. They are surrounded by animal specimens on display in glass cases.

Staff and students mingle and review poster stands in the Graham Kerr Zoology Museum. They are surrounded by animal specimens on display and under a blue Zoology banner.

Staff and students mingle and review poster stands in the Graham Kerr Zoology Museum. They are framed from a straight on angle showing the whole room, and under a prominent blue Zoology banner.

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University of Glasgow Life Sciences @uofglifesci.bsky.social · 15/10/2025

🏰 | Our @uofglifesci.bsky.social Undergraduate Open Day takes place this Saturday, 18 October 2025, with presentations and stands running across two locations. Visit us to learn about our exciting degrees and studying at @uofgmvls.bsky.social. 📋 Our Programme: www.gla.ac.uk/colleges/mvl...

A vibrant colourful image of the University of Glasgow Sir Gilbert Scott Building on a sunny open day. There is an open top tour bus passing the main gates, with lots of students and potential students walking amongst pink and blue welcome banners and signage.

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University of Glasgow Life Sciences @uofglifesci.bsky.social · 18/09/2025

👋 | A big #TeamUofG welcome to all new and returning students joining us @uofglifesci.bsky.social this September. Wishing you a brilliant start to your time at @uofglasgow.bsky.social. Have a wonderful year! 💘

An aerial image taken above the quadrangles of the Sir Gilbert Scott Building in which staff and students have stood together in patterns to spell out the wording 'Team UofG' with a love heart.

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University of Glasgow Life Sciences @uofglifesci.bsky.social · 02/09/2025

🏰 | Our @uofglifesci.bsky.social Undergraduate Open Day takes place tomorrow, Wed, 3 September, with presentations and stands running across three locations. Visit us to learn about our exciting degrees and studying at the @uofglasgow.bsky.social. 🔗 More: www.gla.ac.uk/explore/visi... Programme 👇

Three prospective students stood smiling and chatting outside the main gates in front of the famous UofG Sir Gilbert Scott Building. The building is surrounded by colourful signage advertising the open day and with the text 'welcome'.

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University of Glasgow Life Sciences @uofglifesci.bsky.social · 16/07/2025

🎓 | Everyone at @uofglifesci.bsky.social sends our warmest congratulations to the Class of 2025 on their recent graduation! Students across our portfolio graduated at ceremonies between Friday, 4 July and Tuesday, 8 July 2025, and enjoyed special receptions beforehand. #UofGGrad2025

Anatomy students stood together holding prize-winning certificates in an outdoor setting, on steps outside a UofG building, with academics Michelle Welsh (left) and Ourania Varsou (right) stood on either side.

Biochemistry, Genetics, Molecular & Cellular Biology, Neuroscience students sat and stood together holding prize-winning certificates in an indoor setting, with wooden floor and panels behind.

Marine & Freshwater Biology and Zoology students stood together holding prize-winning certificates in an outdoor setting, on grass with a tree above and behind the group.

Microbiology students stood together holding prize-winning certificates in an indoor setting, in the stairwell of the SGDB with large windows behind.

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University of Glasgow Life Sciences @uofglifesci.bsky.social · 06/06/2025

🏰 | Our @uofglifesci.bsky.social Undergraduate Open Day takes place on Thursday, 19 June 2025, with presentations and stands running across two locations. Visit us to learn about our exciting degrees and studying at #UofG! ✍️ www.gla.ac.uk/explore/visi... 📋 www.gla.ac.uk/colleges/mvl...

Two student guides stood either side of the glass doors at the entrance to the University of Glasgow's Bower Building and welcoming potential students to a past open day.

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University of Glasgow Life Sciences @uofglifesci.bsky.social · 02/06/2025

🎓 | Life After #UofG Careers Event A careers event to help new @uofglasgow.bsky.social graduates figure out 'what's next'. 📅 3-5 June 2025 🔗 www.glasgow.targetconnect.net/leap/events.html?filters=dynamicstringslc_eventtype%253alife+after+uofg&clearStoredSelections=true&service=Careers%20Service

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University of Glasgow Life Sciences @uofglifesci.bsky.social · 16/05/2025

🆕 | An exciting new Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) initiative was piloted this academic year between @uofglifesci.bsky.social Anatomy students and biomedical science students from the University of Hong Kong. 🔗 Full story: www.facebook.com/UofGLifeSci/... 🧵 1/2

Dr Ourania Varsou and Dr Michelle Welsh stood together in front of a pull-up banner with AdvanceHE in text and colourful and patterned designs across it.

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University of Glasgow Life Sciences @uofglifesci.bsky.social · 14/05/2025

🐢 | Student Catherine Hughes is aiming to launch a Marine and Freshwater Biology Society (MFB) at @uofglasgow.bsky.social and wanted to gauge appetite for such a group. ℹ️ Learn more: www.facebook.com/UofGLifeSci/... ✍️To register or ask a question, please email: mfbsoc_glasgow@outlook.com

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University of Glasgow Life Sciences @uofglifesci.bsky.social · 28/04/2025

🤞 | Today, Monday, 28 April 2025, we enter the first week of the April-May examination diet. We would like to take this opportunity to wish all of our Life Sciences students the very best of luck! #YouGotThis | #TeamUofG 🗓️ Timetable: www.gla.ac.uk/media/Media_...

A graphic with the message wishing student good luck in their exams, set against an image of students take exams at desk in an exam hall.

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University of Glasgow Life Sciences @uofglifesci.bsky.social · 25/04/2025

🆕 | We are pleased to announce that the 16 MSci degrees across the @uofglifesci.bsky.social portfolio have been awarded Advanced Accreditation by @royalsocbio.bsky.social. The achievement comes three years on from the accreditation of our 16 BSc degrees. 🔗 Full story: www.gla.ac.uk/colleges/mvl...

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University of Glasgow Life Sciences @uofglifesci.bsky.social · 18/04/2025

🐣 | Happy Easter! As we head into the Easter weekend, we wish our staff and students a peaceful and joyful break. Whether you're celebrating the season's deeper meaning or simply enjoying some well-earned rest, may this time bring renewal, hope, and time with loved ones. 🌸

An image of the UofG main building tower through cherry blossom branches, with the text 'Happy Easter' beneath.

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University of Glasgow Life Sciences @uofglifesci.bsky.social · 17/04/2025

🗳️ | Calling all @uofglifesci.bsky.social students! Want to help shape the student journey and influence the @uofglasgow.bsky.social marketing campaigns? SMAP are looking for representation across subjects and Colleges, including @uofgmvls.bsky.social. 🔗Find out more: www.gla.ac.uk/study/studen...

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University of Glasgow Life Sciences @uofglifesci.bsky.social · 31/03/2025

🏰 | The @uofglasgow.bsky.social Offer Holders' Open Day takes place tomorrow, Tuesday, 1 April, with @uofglifesci.bsky.social presentations and stands running across two locations. Visit us to learn about our exciting degrees and studying at UofG! ✍️ www.gla.ac.uk/undergraduat... Programme 👇

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University of Glasgow Life Sciences @uofglifesci.bsky.social · 26/02/2025

💡 | @uofglasgow.bsky.social Enterprise FemTech Hackathon 📆 14-16 March 2025 📍 ARC 👥 60 places open to staff, students, and researchers Closing date for noting interest: 3 March 2025. See poster or visit forms.office.com/Pages/Respon... for full details 👇

A blue, green and yellow background poster with headline of Startup Factory: Femtech hackathon and a QR Code

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Nicola Veitch @nicolaveitchuofglt.bsky.social · 10/02/2025

Excited to share our newly published paper on VR by-proxy in Virtual Reality Journal. A collaborative interdisciplinary project highlighting the use of VR in HE. @claireldonald.bsky.social @uofglifesci.bsky.social

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Experiential learning through virtual reality by-proxy

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University of Glasgow Life Sciences @uofglifesci.bsky.social · 24/01/2025

7⃣7⃣th in the 🌍 for 2025 according to @timeshighered.bsky.social. 🆙 A rise of four places on our 2024 ranking. 💯 One of eight @uofglasgow.bsky.social subject areas to make their respective #WorldTop100. 👏 📜 Full rankings: timeshighereducation.com/world-univer...

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