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The Mazumdar-Shaw Advanced Research Centre is the creative and collaborative heart of research at the University of Glasgow. Find out more http://gla.ac.uk/research/arc/ https://linktr.ee/uofg_arc

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UofGARC@uofgarc.bsky.social · 3d ago

🎙️ New Research Stories Podcast episode... Professor Naveed Sattar discusses obesity, type 2 diabetes, weight-loss drugs and the evidence shaping modern healthcare. A conversation about curiosity, clinical trials and improving public health through collaboration. www.gla.ac.uk/research/pod...

UofGARC@uofgarc.bsky.social · 4w ago

Recently, @uofgrig.bsky.social researchers brought together creatives and artists from across Scotland to explore XR technologies, sparking new collaborative opportunities across Scotland and beyond. interested in XR? Email Imants.Latkovskis@glasgow.ac.uk

UofGARC@uofgarc.bsky.social · last mo.

Today we're celebrating our videographer Charlotte Reid and the University of Glasgow glassblowers, John Liddell and Dr Ayako Tani. Their beautiful video about the craft of glassblowing will be shown as part of an exhibition on endangered crafts Stourbridge Glass Museum. 👀 watch: gla.ac/44IBD0s

A poster advertising the Endangered Crafts exhibition at the Stourbridge Glass Museum from the 11th July to the 7th November.
UofGARC@uofgarc.bsky.social · last mo.

Don't miss this free public lecture on the 13 July ⬇️ . The evening will feature a conversation with Professor Ardem Patapoutian, recipient of the 2021 Nobel Prize. Where does Science end and Society begin-and who gets to decide the Future of Innovation?

University of Glasgow@glasgow.ac.uk · 2mo ago

Join us this summer at Glasgow’s SEC for a special public event featuring Nobel Laureate Prof Ardem Patapoutian in conversation on science, ethics & society. 🌍 Jointly organised by the Institute of Physics and UofG, the event is open to the public and is free to attend. More: gla.ac/4e1Yrhs

Prof Ardem Patapoutian
UofGARC@uofgarc.bsky.social · last mo.

ICYMI ⬇️ (Just don't talk about the game last night! 🤫). Did you know the ARC has one of the largest XR studios in the UK? The studio is used for research, collaborations and training.

UofGNews @uofgnews.bsky.social · last mo.

The world’s oldest football is heading into the metaverse. Before appearing at the Scotland v Brazil game tomorrow, it was scanned at the @uofgarc.bsky.social to create a digital twin. Photo of @paulinemackay.bsky.social by Martin Shields More: www.gla.ac.uk/news/headlin...

UofGARC@uofgarc.bsky.social · last mo.

We always love showing off our fantastic research building and showcasing the amazing research and innovation which takes place across UofG and beyond. 🙌

University of Glasgow@glasgow.ac.uk · 2mo ago

This week we were delighted to host a visit from Prof Sir Ian Chapman, Chief Exec of @ukri.org and Tom Adeyoola, Exec Chair of @innovateuk.bsky.social. The visit included a tour of the ARC, @uofgarc.bsky.social, and allowed a chance for Ian to meet some of our most promising new spin-out companies.

Professor Sir Ian Chapman and UofG Principal and Vice-Chancellor Professor Andy Schofield in the ARC
UofGARC@uofgarc.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Great research doesn’t happen by chance; it happens because the right environment has been created for it to flourish. We’re excited to launch our Research Strategy 2036, setting out a long-term, values-based approach to achieve our research aspirations. More: www.gla.ac.uk/explore/stra...

Picture of Professor Chris Pearce standing outside the University of Glasgow with the words 'Research Strategy 2026 - 2036'
UofGARC@uofgarc.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Earlier in the week we hosted Tony Soteriou, Director of Commercialisation at UK Research and Innovation. This was a fantastic opportunity for us to showcase projects funded through our Impact Acceleration Accounts and research commercialisation & innovation activities from across the University.

Photograph of a delegation from the University of Glasgow welcoming Tony Soteriou from UKRI and Gary Bannon from the Scottish Funding Council. The photograph is taken on the stairs in the University's Advanced Research Centre and includes Chris Pearce, Helen Harkness, Kirstie Wild, Sumi David, Elspeth Elliot, Morven Fraser-Walther and Gordon Meiklejohn.
UofGARC@uofgarc.bsky.social · 3mo ago

A fantastic example of the creative approach to public engagement and researcher development at UofG. Well done to everyone involved 🌟.

University of Glasgow@glasgow.ac.uk · 3mo ago

Can academics learn stand-up comedy? We have partnered with The Stand Glasgow to find out 🎤 ‘The Provocateurs’ invites academics to discuss research in a comedy club setting. The first show on 2 April 2026 saw four brave academics take to the stage. Watch the full video: youtu.be/YHfxmzPkm7Y

UofGARC@uofgarc.bsky.social · 3mo ago

💚For the third year running, we’re hosting one of our favourite annual events – Dear Green Music Scene Festival. Come along to this green-powered extravaganza in St Mungo Square on Saturday 13 June💚 🎟️Grab your free ticket here: tinyurl.com/2c9hbrum

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UofGARC@uofgarc.bsky.social · 4mo ago

📆❌ TONIGHT'S GAMES NIGHT POSTPONED A reminder that due to today's industrial action 'Play Across Time: A Night of Scottish Games History' has been postponed until further notice. All ticketholders have received further details by email. We will update you on the rescheduled date ASAP.

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University of Glasgow@glasgow.ac.uk · 4mo ago

Last week we celebrated the knowledge exchange & innovation work which happens across UofG at our annual Knowledge Exchange & Innovation Awards. It’s a powerful reminder of how our research is shaped through collaboration to tackle important challenges. Congrats to all 👏 More: gla.ac/4v0VVyf

UofGARC@uofgarc.bsky.social · 4mo ago

Our first Spring Fling event takes place next Thursday 2 April. 💡This is a unique opportunity to see Tracing Light at the ARC, and hear from the researchers and producers involved in making the film. FREE TICKETS for Tracing Light can be found here: www.eventbrite.com/e/1982962020...

CinemARC: Tracing Light

Come to the ARC to watch Tracing Light and hear from researchers and those involved in making the film.

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UofGARC@uofgarc.bsky.social · 5mo ago

🎞️CinemARC: Interstellar 📅 Thursday 9 April⏰ 17:30 Christopher Nolan's smash-hit Interstellar introduced by Dr Daniel Williams, who'll be talking time, black holes, and the scientific accuracy of the movie. A chance to ask all your burning questions!

UofGARC@uofgarc.bsky.social · 5mo ago

Congratulations to the Living Laboratory team on winning the Place-Based Impact Award at the Scottish Knowledge Exchange Awards last night, and to all our colleagues who were shortlisted! 🎉 Proud to have 5 nominations over 4 categories. Highlighting the breadth of our impact activities. 🙌

Scottish Funding Council@scotfundcouncil.bsky.social · 5mo ago

The Scottish Knowledge Exchange Awards took place at @stir.ac.uk Macrobert Arts Centre The Awards are organised by SFC-funded @interfaceonline.bsky.social and celebrated transformative collaborations between Scottish businesses & academics from universities & colleges www.sfc.ac.uk?news=how-kno...