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University of Glasgow @glasgow.ac.uk · 20/08/2026

UK social media ban for under-16s: 5 steps towards success 📱 Prof Mohamed Khamis of @uofgcompsci.bsky.social lays out the steps that UK policymakers, social media platforms and society need to learn to keep children safe. Full video: youtu.be/R8NZmAgxn-w?... @uofgstem.bsky.social

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UofGNews @uofgnews.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Professor Colin McInnes of @uofgengineering.bsky.social has written a great new piece for @uk.theconversation.com on the developing technologies which may help us take interstellar travel from a sci-fi concept to a real-world application in the years ahead. Read it below!

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UofGNews @uofgnews.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

A breakthrough new development in communications research led by a team from @uofgengineering.bsky.social may have solved a key problem with one of the enabling technologies set to underpin the 6G networks of the future. Read more here: www.gla.ac.uk/news/headlin...

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UofGNews @uofgnews.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

Superconducting technologies could supercharge the decarbonisation of transport, saving gigatonnes of emissions in the future, a landmark new paper from Dr Wenjuan Song and Dr Mohammad Yazdani-Asrami of @uofgengineering.bsky.social suggests. Read more here: www.gla.ac.uk/news/headlin...

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Ilyena Hirskyj-Douglas @ilyena.com · 09/01/2026

My TEDxManchester talk, "What if your dog could FaceTime you?" was featured in the top 25 most essential talks playlist on the TEDx channel. Thank you to everyone who watched, shared, and nurtured these ideas! youtu.be/Rgfi6DGDPBk?... @glasgow.ac.uk @uofgstem.bsky.social

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What if your dog could FaceTime you? | Ilyena Hirskyj-Douglas | TEDxManchester

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UofG Computing Science @uofgcompsci.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Protecting children online is a complex challenge that goes beyond legislation alone. Professor Mohamed Khamis, from our School of Computing Science, shares perspective on the lessons the UK can learn from Australia's social media ban. Link in bio to watch in full #socialmediaban #childsafety

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University of Glasgow @glasgow.ac.uk · 20/08/2026

As part of our 575th anniversary celebrations, we’re opening our doors for Glasgow Doors Open Days Festival! 🎉 Join us for four days of free events celebrating our history, heritage and world-changing community. Book your ticket! ⬇️  #UofG575

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Explore 150+ free buildings, tours, talks and performances across Glasgow, 17-20 Sept 2026. Discover what's behind the city's most fascinating doors.

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School of Geographical and Earth Sciences, University of Glasgow @uofgges.bsky.social · 15/01/2026

Measuring levels of radiocarbon not only tells us how old organic materials are, but it also tells us about the impacts of climate change. Prof Philippa Ascough and the team at SUERC are advancing this technique for environmental science. Full video: youtu.be/ZlShLfl8BGU

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Radiocarbon dating: a powerful tool to monitor climate change

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UofG JMS PhD Programme @uofgjmsphd.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

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

Image shows JMS Scholar Nkechi First in the University of Glasgow’s Advanced Research Centre. In the background there are research office spanning multiple levels and she is leaning with one arm on the metal handrail of a glass banister. She wears a frilled, black blouse and blue trousers with red squares.

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UofG STEM @uofgstem.bsky.social · 12/12/2025

Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity and join our community, link below

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UofG STEM @uofgstem.bsky.social · 19/11/2025

Thinking about a career in chemistry? watch Katy's journey below and find out more about chemistry degrees at gla.ac/UG-Katy-BS

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University of Glasgow - Subjects A-Z - Chemistry - Undergraduate degree programmes

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UofG STEM @uofgstem.bsky.social · 19/11/2025

Open to everyone, come hear inspirational Dr Sofiat Olaosebikan talk this November. Grab your free ticket below

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UofG STEM @uofgstem.bsky.social · 04/11/2025

A great, impactful collaboration

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UofG STEM @uofgstem.bsky.social · 04/11/2025

In this report you can find out more about how transport systems will become increasingly reliant on digital twins to operate and decarbonise.

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UofG STEM @uofgstem.bsky.social · 04/11/2025

Congratulations to all involved!

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UofG STEM @uofgstem.bsky.social · 04/11/2025

What a great addition to the School's walls.

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UofG STEM @uofgstem.bsky.social · 04/11/2025

This is a fantastic opportunity to join us in a leadership role. #ComputerScience #ComputingScience

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UofG STEM @uofgstem.bsky.social · 29/10/2025

We're delighted to welcome Paul Gordon as he begins his PhD at the School of Geographical and Earth Sciences to explore the intersection of gospel and reggae music, theology and Black experience in Britain, examining how resistance is expressed through sound and space.

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UofG STEM @uofgstem.bsky.social · 28/10/2025

This is a great opportunity to join our College in a leadership position 👇

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UofG STEM @uofgstem.bsky.social · 27/10/2025

What if everyone around the globe had access to safe, affordable drinking water? Dr Marta Vignola is harnessing biofilter technology to achieve this. Congratulations on receiving the CAETS Comms Prize in the UK 👏

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UofG STEM @uofgstem.bsky.social · 27/10/2025

Live in the Orkney islands and suffer from low winter mood? You could be offered a box of sunlight to help tackle it, as part of a project led by our very own Prof Hester Parr.

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UofG STEM @uofgstem.bsky.social · 27/10/2025

What are the differences between neutrinos and antineutrinos? Find out in this Nature paper based on precision measurements conducted by our researchers and collaborators.

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UofG STEM @uofgstem.bsky.social · 27/10/2025

Our researchers developed a new form of 3D-printed twisting metamaterial that could lead to improved crash protection for vehicles.

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UofG STEM @uofgstem.bsky.social · 27/10/2025

Our engineers are part of a £10M five-year research programme aiming to transform textiles into electronics, which users can interact with by wearing them.

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UofG STEM @uofgstem.bsky.social · 27/10/2025

BBC - Read about how Prof Hester Parr, who leads the 'Living with Sad' project works with people who suffer the winter months to provide creative and cultural resources to encourage a more outdoor life, and give tips to build new 'light routines'.

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UofG STEM @uofgstem.bsky.social · 27/10/2025

Don't miss out this conference 👇

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UofG STEM @uofgstem.bsky.social · 21/10/2025

Are you a company aiming to tackle interdisciplinary, mission-driven challenges? Join our event and start new collaborations with our researchers.

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UofG STEM @uofgstem.bsky.social · 21/10/2025

Don't miss this opportunity to do a PhD with us.

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James Watt School of Engineering @uofgengineering.bsky.social · 21/10/2025

Great publication by our researchers: Development of open radio access networks for real-time robotic teleoperation.

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UofG STEM @uofgstem.bsky.social · 20/10/2025

Congratulations 👏👏👏

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Hester Parr @hesterparr.bsky.social · 17/10/2025

Today on Radio 4 is Episode 5 of ‘Winter Well’ we hear thoughts about living in the future, and learning from people with lived experience of SAD. … with the wise voices of @alecfinlay.bsky.social, Ruth and @slipshodspeller.bsky.social www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m... Light is a right?

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James Watt School of Engineering @uofgengineering.bsky.social · 17/10/2025

Meet Rebecca, an Associate Product Development Engineer working within R&D at Endomag. She started her career journey by studying a BEng in #Biomed Engineering here at @uofglasgow.bsky.social Start your engineering career with a degree in 2026; applications are OPEN gla.ac/UG-Rebecca-BS 👀

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UofG STEM @uofgstem.bsky.social · 13/10/2025

We have good reasons to celebrate for being shortlisted to so many Technology Scotland awards: - Prof Qammer Abbasi: Special Recognition Award - Photonics & Quantum Accelerator: Collaboration Award - Dr Emma Pearce: Rising Star Award Congratulations to all!

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UofG STEM @uofgstem.bsky.social · 13/10/2025

Congratulations Professor David Flynn!

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James Watt School of Engineering @uofgengineering.bsky.social · 09/10/2025

Congratulations to Professor Qammer Abbasi on being a finalist for the Technology Scotland Special Recognition Award 👏👏👏

Technology Scotland. Corporate Sponsor: SCINTILLA
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UofG STEM @uofgstem.bsky.social · 09/10/2025

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 26. Find more info and apply on the #GlaSciFest website www.gla.ac.uk/events/scien...

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UofG Physics & Astronomy @uofgphysastro.bsky.social · 07/10/2025

Happy #WorldSpaceWeek - an excuse to keep celebrating the 10th anniversary of the first direct detection of gravitational waves! Our scientists played key roles in the field, including the development of the LIGO detectors' mirror suspensions, which enable detections. youtu.be/SqhFtkQ4f2c?...

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University of Glasgow celebrates 10th anniversary of first gravitational wave detection

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James Watt School of Engineering @uofgengineering.bsky.social · 07/10/2025

Happy #WorldSpaceWeek! Did you know that Dr Gilles Bailet is developing a 3D printing technology that will work in zero gravity, enabling in-space manufacturing and recycling? He tested it in microgravity in @esa.int flights @uofgiaa.bsky.social www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

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New 3D printers could transform space construction

Glasgow researcher is awarded a patent for a system to carry out construction on-demand on a space flight.

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UofGNews @uofgnews.bsky.social · 07/10/2025

A new software tool developed by researchers from @uofgengineering.bsky.social which can accurately predict the performance of biofilters used by the water industry could help maintain the purity of tap water. Read more here: www.gla.ac.uk/news/headlin...

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UofG STEM @uofgstem.bsky.social · 06/10/2025

How can you benefit from research facilities? Find out more at our 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗙𝗮𝗰𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘄𝗰𝗮𝘀𝗲. Join the event to hear about the equipment available, their capabilities, services and how you can access them - and get the chance to visit some of them. Register: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/college-of...

Research Facilities Showcase
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Advanced Research Centre, University of Glasgow

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UofG Computing Science @uofgcompsci.bsky.social · 01/10/2025

Be one of the first to graduate in our brand NEW Masters in HCI (Human Computer Interaction)! The programme is led by Dr Xianghua Ding, and will give students essential skills for leading positions in designing interactive solutions to address real world issues. Learn more & apply at gla.ac/HCI-LI

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UofGNews @uofgnews.bsky.social · 30/09/2025

"We are not going to be able to control nature in the same way in the future," warns Prof Larissa Naylor of @uofgges.bsky.social in this article on the threat that climate change-driven coastal erosion poses to Scotland. Read the full piece here: theferret.scot/communities-...

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UofGNews @uofgnews.bsky.social · 30/09/2025

What is the worst idea in human history? In this TEDx talk, Professor Todd Ehlers, head of @uofgges.bsky.social, makes a compelling case that burning fossil fuels to power our world was the worst mistake we ever made. Watch it in full below: www.youtube.com/watch?v=VrfH...

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The worst idea ever | Todd Ehlers | TEDxStockholm University

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UofG Physics & Astronomy @uofgphysastro.bsky.social · 29/09/2025

Happy #WorldHearthDay- a very difficult organ to image! In the video you can see how our researchers used 3D microscopy to capture the growing hearts of zebrafish embryos - they were the first to do this while it beats. This could give us insights into the human heart. By @jtimaging.bsky.social

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James Watt School of Engineering @uofgengineering.bsky.social · 24/09/2025

Our research at @uofglasgow.bsky.social is advancing world health, #sustainability, and industry through bioinformatics & integrative omics. Dr. Umer Ijaz discusses his research in infrastructure for omics technologies which has shaped global policy and clinical guidelines: youtu.be/lLO718xvTNw?...

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Umer Ijaz - Software and hardware infrastructure for omics technologies

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UofG Science & Engineering IAA @uofgiaa.bsky.social · 16/09/2025

🚀 New #funding opportunity! The #Photonics & Quantum Accelerator (PQA) has opened its Further Innovation Call, offering up to £150,000 per project! They invite applications from UK-based academics collaborating with partners of any size. Learn more & apply: photonicsaccelerator.ac.uk/pqa-call/fur...

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UofG Science & Engineering IAA @uofgiaa.bsky.social · 10/09/2025

Our EPSRC IAA Funding Calls have reopened! #Funding to create #impact from your research. With priority given to projects that can deliver outcomes and impacts in 2027/28. Find out more and apply: gla.ac.uk/colleges/sci...

Text: New EPSRC IAA Funding Calls. Standard Calls, up to £50,000, 28 October 2025 and 27 January 2026. RA-led Call, up to £20,000, 24 February 2026. Fast track, up to £5,000, any time. Logos of EPSRC and University of Glasgow. Nice photo of a bridge over the Clyde underneath a pink sky in the background.

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