Our current round of Network Support closes on Monday 10th August. Check out the poster below to see if this could benefit your network 👇 Visit lnkd.in/emq9W7mP to learn more and apply!

📣 Deadline extended! Apply to the SULSA Innovation Seed Fund to kickstart academia–industry collaborations in life & health sciences (digital/data focus). 💡 £5–10k | 🤝 Industry match | 🚀 Pilot projects ⏳ New deadline: Mon 15 June 2026 👉 lnkd.in/eZKgCeR2

🚀 NOW OPEN - Innovation Seed Fund run in collab with @thedatalab.bsky.social. A great chance for researchers to develop new collabs with industry & explore innovative, data-driven research ideas. 💡 Up to £10k 🤝 Academic–industry collaboration (with match funding) 📅 Deadline: 1st June 2026

SULSA were delighted to help support The Fate & Transport of PFAS Chemicals in the Environment event via our SULSA Network Support. Co-organised by James Hutton Institute, University of Aberdeen and Robert Gordon University you can learn a bit more about the network event below! 🤝

SULSA were delighted to help support the Hostbusters: SPPIRITed Away to Roslin via our SULSA Network Support. Co-organised by Megan Sloan from the Uni of Glasgow alongside colleagues from Uni of Edinburgh, Uni of Dundee and UWS you can learn a bit more about the network event below! 🤝

SULSA Postdoctoral Prize 2026 🌱🐳🦠🧠 SULSA wish to award outstanding Postdoctoral Researchers whose work shows excellent potential to make an impact in the field of life sciences! 🧬 📌 Applications close 20/04/2026 📝 Read about the funding conditions: www.sulsa.ac.uk/postdoctoral-prize

📢 FINAL CALL! You have 6 days left to apply for our Early Career Development Fund closing on Monday 16th March! This funding aims to support researchers in their endeavors to develop their own independent academic research track 💪 Learn more and apply at shorturl.at/5SaMP

🔔 The SULSA Early Career Development Fund is now live — offering up to £4,000 for travel, training, consumables & facilities access! 🗓 Apply by: 16 March 2026 at 5pm Learn more and apply at shorturl.at/5SaMP

📆 SULSA OPPORTUNITIES WEBINAR! Register for our webinar to discover how to make the most of SULSA in 2026 - including how we can support your research & career development, plus details on upcoming funding, networking opps, & training designed to help you thrive 🙌 👉 forms.office.com/e/HwqXwZqkjH

🧪 Strathclyde Optical Microscopy Course (SOMC) 2026! 📍 University of Strathclyde | 21–30 July 2026 🌍 UK’s largest & most comprehensive practical microscopy course 🎓 Ideal for PhD students, postdocs & technical/facility staff 🗓️ Apply by 16 Jan 2026 📄 More info: www.centreforbiophotonics.com/somc26

✨Day Two of IndAc25 is underway focusing on skills and careers — from flash talks to workshops, today’s programme is packed with inspiration and practical takeaways. On stage now: Sarah Hunt (Skills Development Scotland) sharing insights on Powering Skills Growth in Life Sciences #SULSAIndAc25

Breakout time! 💬 Attendees are exploring parallel sessions on: Tackling Disease, Food & Drink Biotechnology, Health Technology, and Sustainability #SULSAIndAc25

Panel alert 🚨 What Help is Available? chaired by Dr Orla Kelly, featuring voices from Interface, Converge, HIE, and Scottish EDGE. A powerhouse discussion on support for collaboration and commercialisation! #SULSAIndAc25

Kicking off Day One of #SULSAIndAc25 with our Executive Director Dr Ally Hughes! Two days of inspiring talks, panels, and workshops bringing together Scotland’s academic and industry leaders. A huge SULSA welcome to everyone joining us today!

It's finally time for IndAc25! 🥳 After months of organising we can't wait to welcome so many of you to IndAc25 over the next couple of days. We hope you enjoy the event, strike up great conversations, and leave with new ideas, inspiration, and connections 😀 #SULSAIndAc25

🚨 Final call – register by midnight TONIGHT for IndAc25! 🚨 Don’t miss our two-day conference at the TIC, Glasgow 28th–29th October 25! 🔹 Day 1: Industry-Academia Collab & Commercialisation 🔹 Day 2: Employability & Skills Dev Secure your ticket now 👉 www.sulsa.ac.uk/indac

🚀 Join us at day one of IndAc25 for the panel “What Help Is Available?” — exploring support for industry-academia collaboration & commercialisation. 🎤 Chair: Orla Kelly 💬 Panelists: Lissa Herron, Evelyn McDonald, Andrea McColl, Shelley Breckenridge 👉 Register by Monday 20th Oct: sulsa.ac.uk/indac/

Check out day two of IndAc25 👇 Registration open until 20th October via sulsa.ac.uk/indac

🚀 Less than 2 weeks left to register for #IndAc25! 🧬 Join us 28–29 Oct in Glasgow as industry & academia connect to explore collaboration, careers & skills in life sciences. 🌟 Check out our day two Skills Workshops to boost your professional toolkit! 👉 Register by Mon 20 Oct: sulsa.ac.uk/indac/

🥳 We're delighted to announce the RIS International Collaboration Fund 2025 is open! This fund supports Scotland ↔ EU/EEA/EFTA research partnerships with up to £5k for visits & exchanges. 📅 Deadline 10th Oct 2025 📝 Apply and learn more at sulsa.ac.uk/internationa...

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📣 Introducing Race Against Dementia: Data Challenge II Join our launch to learn more about how we're broadening dementia and brain health research through access to rich, innovative datasets with unparalleled academic and technical support, free of charge. ➡️ bit.ly/4mTg3Og #DataChallengeII 🧠

👀 Curious what’s in store for #IndAc25? Here’s a first look at the Day 1 & Day 2 agenda ⬇️ It’s shaping up to be two days packed with insights, connections, and inspiration from students to seasoned industry leaders! 👉 Register at sulsa.ac.uk/indac/

📣 Registration is now OPEN for #IndAc25! 🗓️ 28–29 Oct 2025 | Glasgow A dynamic 2-day #LifeSciences event bringing academia + industry together for collaboration, commercialisation & careers. 🎟️ Register now: sulsa.ac.uk/indac/ #SULSA #STEMCareers #ScotlandInnovation

Great to be part of organising for today’s Career Planning event for PhDs and ECRs in life sciences with @sulsa.bsky.social!

‼️There are only very few places left for the Edinburgh & Glasgow CV & Careers Workshops! Make sure you register in time using the link below 👇

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SULSA CV & Careers Workshop📝 Join us for a a how-to guide for applications, CVs and interviews, focused on life sciences careers. 📍25 June in Edinburgh: forms.office.com/e/KU3CnKHeM5 📍27 June in Glasgow: forms.office.com/e/dX9eK6gSrd

Just under 3 weeks left to send in your application for the Innovation Seed Funding we are running in collaboration with The Data Lab - Innovation Centre! 👀 Details below 👇

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🚀 Innovation Seed Funding In collaboration with The Data Lab! Fund supports research projects in life sciences with strong data or digital-driven approach 📌£5k–£15k 📆Info session: 15 May | 10 AM | Online Sign up: buff.ly/6NGuTTc 📝 Learn more: buff.ly/giXImtP

SULSA CV & Careers Workshop📝 Join us for a a how-to guide for applications, CVs and interviews, focused on life sciences careers. 📍25 June in Edinburgh: forms.office.com/e/KU3CnKHeM5 📍27 June in Glasgow: forms.office.com/e/dX9eK6gSrd

The information session for the Leadership Accelerator Programme will take place tomorrow! Make sure to sign up below 👇

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🚀Are you looking to level up your leadership skills? RESILIENCE Leadership Accelerator Programme is aims to nurture the next generation of leaders in both academia and industry. ℹ️Info session: 5 June | 10 AM | Online buff.ly/wtKdQme 👀 Learn more: buff.ly/Kegx2sg

SULSA CV & Careers Workshop 📝 Join us for a a how-to guide for applications, CVs and interviews, focused on life sciences careers. 📆 18 June🕘 9.00-13.00📍Level 7 Conference Room, Institute of Medical Sciences, University of Aberdeen Register here: forms.office.com/e/9vVytmecpX

🚀Are you looking to level up your leadership skills? RESILIENCE Leadership Accelerator Programme is aims to nurture the next generation of leaders in both academia and industry. ℹ️Info session: 5 June | 10 AM | Online buff.ly/wtKdQme 👀 Learn more: buff.ly/Kegx2sg