The deadline to apply to the JMS PhD Scholarships is coming soon - apply by 31 January. So if you or someone you know is interested in PhD study with us, tap the link in our bio to find out more, or get in touch with us at [email protected]

Augustina’s research uses Health Data and Artificial Intelligence tools to address health inequalities in various kinds of cancer including leukaemia and breast cancer among female Black Africans. @uofgmvls.bsky.social @uofgcancersciences.bsky.social

Please welcome Christopher Reid, a JMS Scholar in the first year if his PhD. Chris is investigating the racial genealogies of finance capitalism in the early modern British Atlantic from 1660s-1820s. @uofgartshums.bsky.social

We’re thrilled to share the incredible work of JMS Scholar Meshach Lee, who recently completed an internship with EPIC – the Scottish Government’s Centre of Expertise in Animal Disease Outbreaks. @epicscotland.bsky.social @glasgow.ac.uk @uofgmvls.bsky.social @sbohvm.gla.ac.uk

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

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

Ifunanya Nduka is a new JMS Scholar joining us this year. Through the School of Health and Wellbeing, she investigates facilitators and barriers to accessing healthcare services among marginalised women in the UK. @uofglasgow.bsky.social @uofgmvls.bsky.social @uofgshw.bsky.social

Congratulations Natasha!

We’re thrilled to announce that our next guest in the JMS Network series will be Dr Sofiat Olaosebikan in conversation with JMS Scholar in Physics, Roselyn Nmaju. Join us in the Kelvin Hall Lecture Theatre in-person or online on Thursday 27 November 6-8pm.

The JMS scholarships fund Black UK domiciled students to undertake PhD research at the @uofglasgow.bsky.social in any research area. Anyone interested in projects involving stable isotopes - particularly ecological applications, please get in touch with me.

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

We're thrilled to be joined by Marwa Osman whose research looks into degradation of the p53 protein as a potential approach to cancer therapy. @uofgstem.bsky.social @uofgchem.bsky.social

Paul Gordon has just joined his son Montel as a UofG PhD scholar. Both are part of the James McCune Smith PhD Scholarship programme, pursuing research shaped by lived experience and cultural insight. More: gla.ac/4hzMvne Photo: Martin Shields

With the academic year now underway, we're delighted to be joined by JMS Scholar, Valerio Lhamine. He joins the College of Medical, Veterinary & Life Sciences' School of Biodiversity, One Health & Veterinary Medicine to research in Ecology. @uofgmvls.bsky.social @sbohvm.gla.ac.uk

This coming Black History Month's edition of the JMS Network series will see Dr Shantel George in conversation with JMS PhD Scholar in History, Taylar Carty. Join us from 6-8pm on Thursday 30 October in Kelvin Hall. @uofgartshums.bsky.social

Martin Kalemba is one of the many talented students to be joining us this year. Through the JMS Scholarship, he will be part of the Adam Smith Business School in the College of Social Sciences, researching African Kingdoms as Resourceful Corporations. @uofgasbs.bsky.social @uofgsocsci.bsky.social

Nkechi First is a filmmaker, writer, and media practitioner with a passion for storytelling, gender representation, and African cinema. We're delighted that she will join the JMS PhD Scholarship Programme in the School of Culture & Creative Arts. @uofgculture.bsky.social @uofgartshums.bsky.social

Please welcome Tyler England to the JMS PhD Scholarship, joining us via the School of Social & Political Sciences in the upcoming academic year. @uofgsps.bsky.social @uofgsocsci.bsky.social

We are delighted to welcome new JMS Scholar Michelle Amoah. Michelle graduated from the University of Strathclyde with a degree in Biomedical Science and is currently completing her Master’s in Cardiovascular Sciences at the University of Glasgow with @uofgscmh.bsky.social @uofgmvls.bsky.social

Beautiful end to the fantastic @uofgjmsphd.bsky.social conference, with the incredibly talented Adam Heron performing a very rare piece from Chevalier de Saint-Georges, a Franco-Guadeloupean composer. Adam's PhD work is bringing back to the spotlight. Thx to organizers- very inspiring few days.

💥1 DAY TO GO!! Day 2 of #JMSConference2025 is packed with inspiring sessions, vibrant discussions, followed by a stunning closing performance! 🎟️ There’s still time to grab your FREE ticket - follow the link below! #Blackscholarship #Glasgowevents #Unconference

⏳ 2 DAYS TO GO! #JMSConference2025 is almost here. Expect an inspiring welcome, powerful keynotes, presentations, exhibition of the groundbreaking research-in-process of JMS Scholars! 🎟️ Free tickets via the link below. #JMSConference2025 #BlackScholarship #GlasgowEvents

Interesting new study presents a meta-analysis of mosquito feeding patterns based on DNA-based blood meal identification. Especially well done to lead author @meshachlee.bsky.social on his 'first' 1st author paper! @sbohvm.gla.ac.uk @uofgjmsphd.bsky.social onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...

🎉 3 DAYS TO GO! We’re counting down to #JMSConference2025, a two-day celebration of bold ideas, visionary research, and transformative conversations. Go over to our website for the full schedule or scroll up to see programme highlights! You don’t want to MISS it!

Be part of this vital conversation at #JMSConference2025 with Dr Mavis Machirori & Dr Chisomo Kalinga, hosted by Prof.Jason Gill. Inspired by the legacy of James McCune Smith, we'll explore how narrative, identity & culture intersect to reimagine healthcare in Black communities.

What does it mean to disrupt with purpose? Briana Pegado leads ‘Make Good Trouble’ on Day 2 of #JMSConference2025, a workshop on disrupting with care, leading with purpose & crafting futures rooted in justice, equity & growth. ✨Join us, this is the kind of trouble worth making!

DAY 2 at #JMSConference2025 We're beyond excited to welcome a powerful panel of change-makers joining Dr Peggy Brunache for a vital conversation on building lasting systems that protect, support & celebrate the future of Black academia. 📢 Don't miss it!

We’re delighted to welcome Dr Sigourney Bonner to #JMSConference2025! ✨A Cancer researcher, Forbes 30 Under 30 Honouree, and Co-Founder of Black in Cancer, Sigourney brings science + justice to the fore. Join us June 25–26 as she shares her journey at the intersection of science and social justice

We are thrilled to announce Irenosen Okojie MBE as one of our keynote speakers at #JMSConference2025! A genre-defying author and founder of Black to the Future festival. Irenosen is redefining how we imagine story, culture, and identity. ✨ Join us June 25-26 2025 and be part of the conversation

We’re honoured to welcome Professor Christopher Jackson to #JMSConference2025! A leader in geoscience and passionate communicator, he’ll share insights on science, sustainability, and shifting how we see the world. ✨Join us this June 25-26 as we explore transformation from the ground up!

Glasgow Science Festival begins today 🥳 Running from the 5th - 15th June, with most events being FREE - you don't want to miss this! 🔬🧪 The UofG Tower and Main Building were lit #GlaSciFest blue yesterday to mark the occasion. 🤩 Full programme ➡️ www.gla.ac.uk/events/scien...

What happens when we move beyond traditional conference formats? #JMSConference2025 will once again feature an Unconference, a dynamic space for open dialogue, workshops, and collective knowledge-making. 📢Let's question, disrupt, and reimagine together. ✨ Book your tickets now!

Registration is now open for our third annual James McCune Smith conference on June 25 and 26! Join us to celebrate and amplify the voices and visions of Black scholars, thinkers, and changemakers. Learn more ➡️ gla.ac/3FjU82a @uofgjmsphd.bsky.social

Last week, @uofgjmsphd.bsky.social Scholar @meshachlee.bsky.social was featured on Channel 5 News, demonstrating the work he and others are doing as part of the @mosquitoscotland.bsky.social project to track mosquito populations in Scotland. Watch ➡️ media.pressdata.co.uk/viewbroadcas...

The stories we tell shape the futures we create! At #JMSConference2025, we'll dive into this year's theme: "From the Fringe to the Future: Reimagining Our Narratives of Tomorrow". Together, we will challenge perspectives and discuss how today's bold ideas shape the future.

www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/from-the-a... Please join us for this very special event, from Atrato to the Clyde, discussing River Rights with Columbian River Guardians @uofglasgow.bsky.social @uofgnews.bsky.social 🌊

We're so excited to introduce our next guest, Dr Victoria Okoye @ogoegbunam.bsky.social to the JMS Network series. This time we're at the luscious Kelvin Hall Lecture Theatre on Thursday 29 May, so join us in person or online from 6-8pm for our last public gathering of the academic year!

📅 Have you marked your calendar yet? Stay in the loop with all things #JMSConference2025! Join the JMS Network mailing list to receive your official invite to the conference, latest updates and more. #ScholarsInAction #ConferenceSeason #BlackScholarship

Join us for our next JMS Network gathering with Dr Adetunmise Dada in conversation with our JMS scholar, Rosie Nmaju! This month's gathering will be 6-8pm on Wednesday 30 April at The Advanced Research Centre (ARC). @uofglasgow.bsky.social #BlackInSTEM #BlackInPhysics #BlackInAstronomy

We’re thrilled to announce that the 3rd Annual JMS Conference is happening on June 25-26, 2025! Get ready for an incredible lineup of speakers, groundbreaking research from our scholars, and insightful discussions. Stay tuned for more details! #JMSConference2025 #ScholarsInAction #HoldTheDate

Come to our next JMS Network with Marlene Smith and Chizu Anucha! We're delighted to invite you to join us at Kelvin Hall or online next Thursday 27 March 6-8pm for another edition of our JMS Network in-conversations.

Get your ticket - see you on Thursday

📣 Hiring! Reach out to discuss PhD opportunities to work on mathematics of deep learning and climate change AI at @uofglasgow.bsky.social Curious? Drop me an email (with motivation and CV attached) and find more info on my websites: www.gla.ac.uk/schools/math... and tiffanyvlaar.github.io

📣 Six Weeks Remaining to apply for fully funded PhDs for September 2025 Entry via the ExaGEO DLA 🌍💻🧠🧑‍🎓 www.exageo.org

Tickets are still available for our next JMS Network gathering later this month! Whether joining online or in person, book your free ticket HERE: events.bookitbee.com/college-of-s...

👋🏽 - I’m a postgraduate researcher looking at Afro Diasporic Religious Practices, focusing on how these practices impact practitioners’ daily lives. My work also looks at bodies of water as means of knowing. Let’s connect! #academicsky

Great opportunity if you're looking to do research at @uofglasgow.bsky.social! ⬇️

The application window is CLOSING SOON. Please share to someone you think might be interested in research opportunities with us in Glasgow on the JMS PhD Scholarship. More on eligibility and how to apply through the link in our bio. #JMSPhD #WorldChangingGlasgow #WorldChangers

Amazing recall! (But agreed - JMS Scholars all doing memorable work!).

We are delighted to welcome Dr Malica Willie our January JMS Network Event hosted by JMS Scholar, @skju.bsky.social. Fancy joining us? Get in touch!