🎓 Celebrating the moments behind the milestone. From proud smiles and treasured photographs to four-legged guests, here's a glimpse of this year's #MVLS graduation celebrations. Congratulations to every member of our Class of 2026. We're proud to celebrate this achievement with you. 💙 #TeamUofG

Congratulations to every one of our Dental students graduating in the BDS Class of 2026. We’re so proud of you all! Good luck with your next chapter 🥳 #TeamUofG #MVLS #Graduates #Dental #Students

#MVLS summer graduations begin today! A huge congratulations to all of our new graduates ❤️ We’re incredibly proud of each and every one of you. Wishing you every success in the exciting journey ahead! Tag us on socials with any of your photos from today 📸 #TeamUofG #UofGgrad26 #Graduation

🫁 Can AI help diagnose lung cancer earlier? Researchers at the University of Glasgow are helping lead the SWIFT-Lung study, exploring how artificial intelligence could support earlier lung cancer diagnosis, improve patient safety and reduce waiting times. The AI-enabled platform is designed to

🧬 A major step forward for epidemic preparedness The University of Glasgow has joined forces with the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) and The Pirbright Institute to create a new strategic partnership focused on virology research, health security and training the next generation of scientists.

Prof Sir Ian Chapman, Chief Exec of @ukri.org & our Principal Prof Andy Schofield reflect on the recent visit by @ukri.org & @innovateuk.bsky.social to UofG. The 2-day visit provided an opportunity to strengthen our relationship and showcase the quality and ambition of our research and innovation.

Superb news for MVLS 🎉 The latest Complete University Guide subject rankings for 2027 have been released, highlighting the continued strength and excellence of our community at the University of Glasgow. From an #MVLS perspective, we’re delighted to see:

Our Lego Sequencer GO-Seq is ready for #GlasgowScienceFestival 🧬 Join us today at the Riverside museum! @cvrinfo.bsky.social @uogcvrgenomics.bsky.social @uofgmvls.bsky.social @uofgsii.bsky.social

This #InfantMentalHealthAwarenessWeek, we're celebrating the professionals helping to strengthen relationships and support healthy development in the earliest years of life. Our Infant Mental Health MSc/PgDip/PgCert helps students develop a relationship-based approach that recognises the vital role

💙 This #InfantMentalHealthAwarenessWeek, we're celebrating the professionals helping to strengthen relationships and support healthy development in the earliest years of life. As part of this year's campaign, we're sharing reflections from students and graduates of our Infant Mental Health

📢 “Here in Cyprus, we are just at the start of our Infant Mental Health journey. By studying this programme, I am becoming equipped to begin pioneering this work here.” This #InfantMentalHealthAwarenessWeek, we're sharing the experiences of students helping to shape the future of infant mental

Yesterday we hosted partners and collaborators for the Equalise Centre Day (@equalise.bsky.social), sharing ideas, updates (and dinner!) as we continue working towards health equity. Huge thanks to our speakers, including @publichealthscot.bsky.social, @swbg.bsky.social, and @vhscotland.bsky.social

New research led by Dr Jennifer Lees at the University of Glasgow warns that up to 50% of chronic kidney disease cases may remain undiagnosed. The findings, published in The Lancet, show how wider use of a simple urine test could help identify CKD earlier and improve outcomes for millions of

📢 Join the University of Glasgow’s Living Laboratory as we celebrate its partnerships and achievements ahead of the programme’s conclusion later this year 🎉 Bringing together partners across academia, healthcare, industry and local communities, the Living Lab has helped drive innovation and

💜 New funding will support vital research into Dravet Syndrome, a severe and hard-to-treat form of epilepsy which begins in infancy. Researchers at the University of Glasgow, led by Professor Andreas Brunklaus in our School of Health and Wellbeing, have secured a three-year Endeavour Project Grant

🌱 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)

🎉 #MVLS is proud to congratulate Professor Frances Mair and Professor Petra Meier on being elected Fellows of the @acmedsci.bsky.social. Their appointments recognise world-leading contributions to public health research, from shaping health policy and improving population health to advancing

The MRC-University of Glasgow’s Centre for Virus Research (CVR) have received samples from around 20 individuals who were aboard the ship. Professor Emma Thomson, Director of the CVR, said the main aim is to investigate potential treatments and a vaccine:

Dr Luca Nelli explains the benefit of having small cohorts and more about the Applied Conservation Science programme 🌍 Explore this MSc -https://www.gla.ac.uk/postgraduate/taught/applied-conservation-science/ #MVLS #Postgraduate

💙 A pioneering heart failure treatment developed through a University of Glasgow-led trial has been described as “game-changing” after helping patients safely continue treatment from the comfort of their own home. Results from the SUBCUT HF II trial showed that a wearable mini-pump and innovative

People living with HIV have been disproportionately affected by Mpox, often experiencing more severe illness and complications. In early 2025, a life-threatening case in a patient with advanced HIV revealed a critical challenge: standard antiviral treatment failed, and drug-resistant mpox

🏆 Congratulations to #MVLS Professor Katie Hampson on being awarded the Plowright Prize for her pioneering research aimed at ending dog-mediated rabies. Professor Hampson’s work has helped shape global rabies surveillance and control strategies, contributing to the international ‘Zero-by-30’

🔬 A major new UK research programme is set to transform how we predict and prevent bowel cancer. Led by researchers at the University of Glasgow and Queen’s University Belfast, this £1.75 million study will explore how precancerous polyps develop, aiming to improve screening and personalise

Thinking about postgraduate study but need flexibility? Our Online Distance Learning Open Day tomorrow is your chance to explore what it is really like to study in the College of #MVLS from anywhere in the world. Hear about our programmes, meet staff, and get a feel for postgraduate life

Professor Frances Mair will co-lead a new UK-wide consortium tackling inequalities in cardiovascular disease. Bringing together researchers from across the UK, this groundbreaking collaboration aims to better understand and address the factors driving CVD disparities.

New research led by the University of Glasgow’s Scottish Marine Animal Stranding Scheme (SMASS) sheds light on Scotland’s 2023 mass stranding of long-finned pilot whales. Findings suggest feeding in deep offshore waters near the continental shelf edge may increase vulnerability to stranding.

Thinking about postgraduate study but need flexibility? Our Online Distance Learning Open Day on the 7th of May is your chance to explore what it is really like to study in the College of #MVLS from anywhere in the world. Hear about our programmes and meet staff.

🌱 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)

Tackling vampire bat rabies transmission 🦇 Rabies is regarded globally as the most lethal of the infectious diseases and left untreated, it leads to almost-certain death in people who are unvaccinated. Explore this story and case studies on the new CVR website - www.gla.ac.uk/research/az/...

One week to go! You’ve made it to your final year 🎉 Final year undergraduate students, this is your chance to be heard. Complete the NSS and help shape the future of our student experience. The more responses we get, the stronger your voice! www.thestudentsurvey.com

Join us next Monday, 27th of April, 12pm - 1pm, for a drop-in session with Chest, Heart and Stroke Scotland. 💙 Free blood pressure checks – available on a first-come, first-served basis. 📌 Takes place at Byres Community Hub, Clarice Pears Building. #MVLS

How does the brain respond to rewards? 🧠 At #MVLS, our researchers Dr Joana Carvalheiro, Professor Marios Philiastides and Dr Shajan Gunamony are exploring how the brain processes anticipation and value. Using simultaneous EEG and 7 Tesla fMRI, the team is uncovering how different brain signals

Great news for MVLS 🎉 The University of Glasgow has once again performed strongly in the latest QS World University Rankings by Subject. We’re particularly proud to see Life Sciences and Medicine ranked in the global top 50, and Anatomy and Physiology in the global top 20, alongside strong results

You’ve made it to your final year 🎉 Now make your experience count. Final year undergraduate students, this is your chance to be heard. Complete the NSS and help shape the future of our student experience. The more responses we get, the stronger your voice! www.thestudentsurvey.com

🧬 AI is transforming virology and pandemic preparedness CVR researchers have mapped viral proteins across thousands of viruses, expanding structural knowledge 30 fold and uncovering new insights into diseases like hepatitis C, dengue and Zika

Be part of the world-changing generation transforming patient care through technology. Introducing a new MSc programme focused on advancing healthcare through cutting-edge technology, AI-driven solutions, and entrepreneurial innovation. This pioneering 12-month programme places you at the

The Infant Mental Health microcredential team were delighted to welcome two of our students to the University to receive their certificates today. Balancing work, study and personal commitments is no small achievement, and we congratulate all of our students for managing the juggle

UG Offer Holder Open Day! 🎓✨ Thank you to everyone who attended our Open Day for undergraduate offer holders yesterday 🙌 It was great to see so many of you engaging with our staff and exploring our campus 🏫 Explore for more information and undergrad guidance 👇 www.gla.ac.uk/colleges/mvl...

This month, the Living Laboratory hosted ‘Growing SMEs: Why Ecosystems Matter’, bringing together local health and life sciences SMEs to connect, exchange ideas, and share insights. 🤝 A highlight of the evening was a panel featuring local experts Dr Maria Cerezo-Sanchez, John Gilhooly, and Dr Dave

🎉 Join us for Byre's Hub Annual Community Day! 📅 Saturday 28th of March ⏰ 12–4pm 📍 Clarice Pears Building, 90 Byres Road Drop in for a fun-filled afternoon with: ✨ Hands-on activities from community partners and research groups 💬 Health and well-being information

Help shape a more inclusive, globally relevant curriculum 🌍 We’ve developed the Internationally Relevant Curriculum Scales (IRCS), a short survey exploring how students perceive the international relevance and cultural inclusivity of their learning, and how this connects to engagement and interest.

We're proud to see the College of Medical, Veterinary & Life Sciences at the University of Glasgow recognised in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject 2026 🌍 Our subjects now rank: 🔹 Top 50 in Medical & Health 🔹 Top 50 in Psychology 🔹 Top 100 in Life Sciences

We are delighted to announce that our new website is now live! Check it out: www.cvr.ac.uk

To whet your appetite to our upcoming Research Software Engineering seminar (forms.office.com/pages/respon...) Here is an Introduction from Iain to the work of the SRF RSE team! www.youtube.com/watch?v=UZ8G... @uofgmvls.bsky.social @glasgowcompbio.bsky.social

🔬 The MRC-University of Glasgow Centre for Virus Research at the University of Glasgow is a world-leading institute dedicated to understanding viruses and the diseases they cause. Bringing together experts in virology, genomics, structural biology and immunology, the Centre works to advance

A huge congratulations to Professor Helen Minnis, Professor of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry in the @uofgshw.bsky.social, who has been named Women of Influence at the Action for Children Women of Influence Awards 👏

Spend your summer studying in Glasgow 🌍 The @uofgshw.bsky.social at the University of Glasgow is running two courses as part of the International Summer School this June–July. With guaranteed accommodation, credit-bearing courses, and the chance to experience Scottish culture,

📍 Monthly Clinic at Clarice Pears Building Join us on Monday, 9th of March, 12pm - 1pm, for a drop-in session with Chest, Heart and Stroke Scotland. 💙 Free blood pressure checks – available on a first-come, first-served basis. 📌 Takes place at Byres Community Hub, Clarice Pears Building. #MVLS

Pleased to join the UK Medical Science Careers Taskforce, led by @acmedsci 🤝 Together we're working across the health and life sciences sectors to identify & address gaps in clinical & non‑clinical career pathways, helping secure the future of UK medical science careers.

A new initiative to support students in Gaza has launched. Practical Resources for Gaza Students (PRGS) shares recorded lab demonstrations, fieldwork videos & virtual practicals with the five Palestinian Universities in the Gaza Strip. @uofglifesci.bsky.social