Happy Birthday to us! 🎉  The University of Glasgow is 575 years old today. We have been changing the world since 1451!  This year we will be celebrating the centuries of impact of UofG, while looking towards to the future, with our #TeamUofG community around the world. #UofG575

The end of term & the winter break is right around the corner! Merry Christmas and Season's Greetings to our community in Glasgow and all over the world. ❤️

Season's Greetings to all of our colleagues, collaborators and donors. Have a wonderful festive break, from all of us at the School of Cancer Sciences. We will be back in 2026 to continue our #CancerResearch

Congratulations to our amazing technician Jennifer Cassels, winner of the James Watt Technician Prize 2025 👏 www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/st...

BSL Café: Xmas Special 🎄 Join us on 17 December for a relaxed session to practise British Sign Language with Carly Brownlee from Deaflancers. 📍 Clarice Pears Building, Room 146 🕧 12:30–13:30 All levels welcome! Sign up: events.bookitbee.com/university-o... 2/2

Space for All: Xmas Special 🎄 An inclusive event for deaf adults to connect, chat & play games in a relaxed space. 📍 Clarice Pears Building, UofG 🗓️ 15 December, 13:00–15:00 Hosted by Deaf Action with UofG’s School of Health & Wellbeing. All welcome! 1/2

Content Advisory: Gender-Based Violence This year's UN's's 16 Days of Activism Against GBV theme is “UNiTE to End Digital Violence against All Women and Girls”. UofG's Dr Lindsay Balfour explores what Technologically-Facilitated GBV is and how you can stay safe. Read ➡️ gla.ac/44j6mS5

The opportunity for Black UK-domiciled students to undertake PhD research at @uofglasgow.bsky.social is still available! Apply by 31 January 2026 for entry to our Scholarships in October 2026. @uofgstem.bsky.social @uofgmvls.bsky.social @uofgartshums.bsky.social @uofgsocsci.bsky.social

Jump at every opportunity!   Listen to the latest episode of our Get to Know Glasgow podcast now to find out more about student societies, sports clubs and the best ways to make new friends at UofG.   🎧 Listen on your fave podcast app
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👉 gla.ac/gettoknowglasgowpod

🎁 MVLS is supporting the Sunny Govan Toy Appeal 🎁 We’re helping bring Christmas joy to local children, with new toy donations welcomed until 17 Dec. Last year over 400 gifts were donated, so let’s do it again. 📍 Drop-off points: • Wolfson Medical School Building • Mary Stewart Building (Garscube)

It's #InternationalStudentsDay! We’re celebrating international students in the UK and how they enrich our campuses and cities. Whether you're near or far from home, we're proud to have you as part of #TeamUofG ❤️ #WeAreInternational

UofG is honoured to receive the Chancellor’s Award from The University of the West Indies. This honour reflects our shared commitment to education and research through our joint Glasgow Caribbean Centre for Development Research and Master of Arts in Reparatory Justice. More: gla.ac/47vEsV4

We’re excited to launch the 5th round of applications for the JMS Scholarship. 12 scholarships are available in any research area which can be supervised at the University. Register your interest here: forms.office.com/e/k2bkPz4ekB #PhDScholarship #Scholarships2026 #UKScholarships

Our tower is illuminated in red to show support of The Scottish Poppy Appeal from 4-12 November. The Scottish Poppy Appeal raises vital funds to provide support for service families, veterans and those currently serving. Learn more: www.poppyscotland.org.uk/home

“If you are struggling with things, ask any old person and they’ll be delighted to help you out with anything”- Aaron   Episodes 4 and 5 of our Get to Know Glasgow podcast S2 have now dropped!   Listen on your podcast app or watch on YouTube now  👉 gla.ac/gettoknowglasgowpod

We will be taking part in #WearItPink with @cruk-si.bsky.social with proceeds going to @breastcancernow.bsky.social you can donate here www.justgiving.com/page/wearitp...

Racial diversity research that aims to improve lives in UK communities led by @nasarmeer.bsky.social has received @nuffieldfoundation.org funding. More: gla.ac/46H8Onu

Making with Pride at the ARC Makerspace 🏳️‍🌈 UofG students & colleagues are invited to a series of creative workshops celebrating queer joy, history, and resistance. Don't miss the final two events! Find out more ⬇️

Come along to our next BSL Café is on 30 July! Practise British Sign Language with Carly Brownlee from Deaflancers. 🗓️30 July, 12:30–13:30 Open to all, from beginners to experts! Book your place ⬇️ gla.ac/3GudP86

Making with Pride at the ARC Makerspace 🏳️‍🌈 UofG students & colleagues are invited to a series of creative workshops celebrating queer joy, history, and resistance. Events include sewing, printing, crafting and more 👉https://gla.ac/46HJpda

Let’s keep building a campus where everyone feels seen, safe and supported, and proud to be themselves. 💙 Find out more on our University Pride Hub ➡️ www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/st...

"Pride is about visibility, solidarity, & hope." A joint message of support from UofG's LGBT+ Equality Champion Prof Moira Fischbacher-Smith & @glasgowunisrc.bsky.social's VP Student Support @irisduane.bsky.social during a time of uncertainty & challenge globally. Happy #PrideMonth 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ #OneTeamUofG

A new episode of our Get to Know Glasgow podcast has dropped! UofG host Emily is joined by Harriet, Kaitlin & Nyah, all current students from the UK, to discuss their experiences as students at the University of Glasgow. 🎙 Listen on your podcast app or watch on YouTube: gla.ac/gettoknowglasgowpod

Congratulations to Kirsteen Daly and Professor Kathleen Riach as they have won the Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Award at the Herald Higher Education Awards 2025 for their work on “Pause Together: Work, Live, Thrive.” #EDI #MenopauseInTheWorkplace @uofglasgow.bsky.social @uofgsocsci.bsky.social

One week until the Glasgow Science Festival begins! Join in with 10 days of science fun for all ages between 5 June and 15 June, with its biggest-ever programme of events as part of the city’s celebrations of its 850th anniversary! 🎉🧪 More ➡️ www.gla.ac.uk/events/scien...

During the visit the team were delighted to sign an important MoU between @cruk-si.bsky.social and the Indonesian Ministry of Health Read more about the MoU here: www.crukscotlandinstitute.ac.uk/beatson-news...

Thank you to PathGen & British Embassy Jakarta for supporting our recent visit to Indonesia, our team received the warmest of welcomes and had many exciting discussions about genomics, cancer and our future research collaborations

Say hello to Jack & Victor, the new additions to the UofG Falcon family! 🐦 Bonnie and Clyde, a pair of Peregrine Falcons who return to nest atop the Gilbert Scott Building each spring, have welcomed their new chicks. 📸 Clarke Elsby #TeamUofG

Creatives of Colour Festival 2025! 8-10 May, 2025 Come along for performances, screening, & workshops which centre the voices, experiences, and creativity of people of colour in Glasgow. More: thinkingculture.gla.ac.uk/event/creatives-of-colour-festival-2025 @uofgculture.bsky.social

Fully funded Chemical Biology PhD position for Black UK Domiciled students. Project “p53 Degradation as a potential approach to cancer therapy” is in collab with our School of Chemistry, GlaxoSmithKline and @cruk-si.bsky.social APPLY TODAY: www.findaphd.com/phds/project...

Last week I had the pleasure of hosting @johannajoyce.bsky.social at @cruk-si.bsky.social. Johanna gave an inspiring talk on the importance of the local microenvironment in cancer & in science, a captivating talk describing amazing science & an impactful assessment of inequity in the workplace 🧪

🌍 Sustainable Travel Week 2025 at UofG is here! Join in for free bike repairs, workshops, active travel events, and more to make your commute to campus greener. The programme runs until 15 March: gla.ac/3DlBVRb

Ramadan Mubarak! To everyone across @uofglasgow.bsky.social observing this holy month, we wish you a happy and peaceful time ✨ #RamadanMubarak #Ramadan

💡 What I love most about my work in science is: discovery & generation of new knowledge, in addition to supporting people to achieve their goals & be the best versions of themselves 👩‍🔬I nominate @ppcenteno.bsky.social, @erainerolab.bsky.social & @johannaivaska.bsky.social #IWD2025 #AccelerateAction🧪

What I love most about my-day-to-day in science is the investigative/inquisitive aspect of research. I’m always learning something new and it often gets me out my comfort zone 👩🏽‍🔬 I nominate @yazgili.bsky.social @jbirchj.bsky.social @rosalinsimpson.bsky.social #IWD2025 #AccelerateAction

I became a scientist as I am fascinated by the complexity of biology. It’s amazing how much, and yet how little, we know. I nominate @chrishalsey.bsky.social @joedwardswwcrc.bsky.social @ximeraffo.bsky.social #IWD2025 #AccelerateAction

We’re excited to kick off by nominating @jbirchj.bsky.social @corderolab.bsky.social and @labedwards.bsky.social

Women in cancer research are driving innovation, discovery, and impact every day. Let’s amplify their stories and celebrate the incredible diversity within our community! Answer ONE of the questions, post your response, and use #IWD2025 #AccelerateAction. Tag 3 others to keep the stories going!

We had a celebratory get together yesterday. We are very proud to receive an Athena SWAN Gold Award. Thankful to everyone for their contribution and support. What a team! 🙏 @scs-voice.bsky.social

I’m extremely proud to be part of this inclusive, thoughtful, progressive and supportive department. And in awe of the tremendous work done by @jbirchj.bsky.social @chrishalsey.bsky.social Conchita Vens and team that led to Athena Swan Gold 🌟🏅🎉🥂😍

Super proud to have led this application with Dr Conchita Vens and showcase the amazing work done by @chrishalsey.bsky.social @mitosrus.bsky.social @scs-voice.bsky.social @cruk-si.bsky.social David Bryant and many many more over the last deacde

We are incredibly proud to announce that the School of Cancer Sciences has been awarded the prestigious Athena Swan Gold Award ⭐

Lion Dance in the Cloisters 🦁✨ The UofG Confucius Institute brought its vibrant tradition of lion dance to campus last Friday—a spectacular way to welcome the Year of the Snake! The celebration continued in the University Chapel with live music, dance, and magic. 🎶🎊

Our Get to Know Glasgow podcast is back! ❤️🎧 Check out our latest episodes featuring students from India, Indonesia and the USA. They share what it's really like to be a student here in Glasgow. Listen on your podcast app or watch on YouTube now 👉 gla.ac/gettoknowglasgowpod

It's the start of LGBTQ+ History Month! 🌈 Today, we are proud as students and colleagues came together to raise the progressive pride flag on campus. @glasgowunisrc.bsky.social #OneTeamUofG

This February, the SRC invites you to join us as we celebrate LGBTQ+ History Month and explore how activism changes lives, laws, and our understanding of equality 📣🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ Use #SocialActivism or #LGBTplusHM25 to join the conversation 💬 glasgowunisrc.org/lgbtqplus 1/2 @uofglasgow.bsky.social

📢Register now for the inaugural Eric Aboagye Recognition Award Event on 20th February 🏆Our first recipient will be Prof Melissa B Davis in recognition of her exceptional work in cancer research particularly investigating breast cancer inequality and its impact in marginalised groups.

Lunar New Year, also known as the Spring Festival, is a wonderful opportunity to come together, share joy, and experience a vibrant cultural tradition. We will be celebrating with @cruk-si.bsky.social

We're hosting our 25th Holocaust Memorial Lecture on 21 January with @theajruk.bsky.social. Prof Caroline Sturdy Colls from the University of Huddersfield will give the lecture entitled 'All That Remains? Objects from Treblinka Extermination Camp.' Sign up in person or online: gla.ac/42wvuF5

We are recruiting for a Senior Scientific Officer to work with @npentinmikko.bsky.social in Owen Sansom's lab investigating cell interactions during tumour initiation and regeneration 📅Closing date: 31 January 2025 🔗Find out more and apply here: www.crukscotlandinstitute.ac.uk/careers/scie...