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Measuring levels of radiocarbon not only tells us how old organic materials are, but it also tells us about the impacts of climate change. Prof Philippa Ascough and the team at SUERC are advancing this technique for environmental science. Full video: youtu.be/ZlShLfl8BGU
Radiocarbon dating: a powerful tool to monitor climate change
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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
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UofG JMS PhD Programme@uofgjmsphd.bsky.social · 8mo agoThe 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
Thinking about a career in chemistry? watch Katy's journey below and find out more about chemistry degrees at gla.ac/UG-Katy-BS
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University of Glasgow School of Chemistry@uofgchem.bsky.social · 9mo agoMeet Katy, a chemistry teacher who started her career journey by studying a MSci Chemistry with work placement here at @uofglasgow.bsky.social. She explains her path to where she is today. youtu.be/yoCEpFxEyes Where could you chemistry career lead you? Start here gla.ac/UG-Katy-BS
Open to everyone, come hear inspirational Dr Sofiat Olaosebikan talk this November. Grab your free ticket below
UofG JMS PhD Programme@uofgjmsphd.bsky.social · 9mo agoTo book your free place, and for accessibility details, please follow the link below. For more, get in touch with us at JMSPhD@glasgow.ac.uk www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/jms-networ... @uofglasgow.bsky.social @uofgstem.bsky.social @uofgmvls.bsky.social @uofgartshums.bsky.social @uofgsocsci.bsky.social
In this report you can find out more about how transport systems will become increasingly reliant on digital twins to operate and decarbonise.
TransiT - Digital Twinning for Transport Decarbonisation@transittwin.bsky.social · 9mo ago#Transport systems will become “increasingly reliant” on digital twins to operate and to advance #decarbonisation, suggests a #TransiT report by CENSIS, Scotland’s Innovation Centre for sensing, imaging & #IoT tech More here: tinyurl.com/54zkumf8 #DigitalTwin #NetZero @uofgengineering.bsky.social
What a great addition to the School's walls.
UofGNews @uofgnews.bsky.social · 9mo agoArtist and industrial designer Professor Dugald Cameron has donated two new paintings to @uofgphysastro.bsky.social and @uofgravity.bsky.social in celebration of the 10th anniversary of the first detection of gravitational waves. Read more here: www.gla.ac.uk/news/headlin...
This is a fantastic opportunity to join us in a leadership role. #ComputerScience #ComputingScience
UofG Computing Science@uofgcompsci.bsky.social · 9mo agoCould you be our next Head of School? We're seeking an innovative, forward-thinking leader to join us in this academic leadership role, accountable for providing a coherent academic vision and direction for the School. Apply by 30 November: www.jobs.gla.ac.uk/job/professo...
We're delighted to welcome Paul Gordon as he begins his PhD at the School of Geographical and Earth Sciences to explore the intersection of gospel and reggae music, theology and Black experience in Britain, examining how resistance is expressed through sound and space.
School of Geographical and Earth Sciences, University of Glasgow@uofgges.bsky.social · 9mo agoPaul 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. www.gla.ac.uk/news/headlin... Photo: Martin Shields @uofgsps.bsky.social @uofgsocsci.bsky.social
This is a great opportunity to join our College in a leadership position 👇
University of Glasgow School of Chemistry@uofgchem.bsky.social · 9mo agoCould you be our next Head of School? We seek an innovative, forward-thinking leader to join our College as Professor and Head of the School of Chemistry – a world top 100 school. Apply by 16 November: www.jobs.gla.ac.uk/job/professo... #chemistry
What if everyone around the globe had access to safe, affordable drinking water? Dr Marta Vignola is harnessing biofilter technology to achieve this. Congratulations on receiving the CAETS Comms Prize in the UK 👏
UofGARC@uofgarc.bsky.social · 10mo ago**CAETS Comms Prize - UK National Winner** Biofilters may look simple, but they are a game changer when it comes to filtering drinking water. Dr Marta Vignola and colleagues specialise in biofilter technology. Full video: youtu.be/lPs0EXSpw58 @uofgengineering.bsky.social @uofgstem.bsky.social
Congratulations 👏
UofGNews @uofgnews.bsky.social · 10mo agoCongrats to Prof Emily Draper (@profdraper.bsky.social) of @uofgchem.bsky.social, who has won a @leverhulmetrust.bsky.social Prize to help advance her groundbreaking work on the development of more sustainable devices. Read more here: www.gla.ac.uk/news/headlin...
Live in the Orkney islands and suffer from low winter mood? You could be offered a box of sunlight to help tackle it, as part of a project led by our very own Prof Hester Parr.
UofGNews @uofgnews.bsky.social · 10mo agoBoxes of sunlight will be offered to people in Orkney to help with low winter mood as part of the Living with SAD project led by Prof @hesterparr.bsky.social of @uofgges.bsky.social and Prof Hayden Lorimer (@slipshodspeller.bsky.social) of Edinburgh Uni. More here: www.gla.ac.uk/news/headlin...
What are the differences between neutrinos and antineutrinos? Find out in this Nature paper based on precision measurements conducted by our researchers and collaborators.
UofGNews @uofgnews.bsky.social · 10mo agoResearchers from @uofgphysastro.bsky.social have played key roles in a breakthrough new measurement of the differences between neutrinos and antineutrinos made by the international T2K and NOvA collaborations. Read more here: www.gla.ac.uk/news/headlin...
Our researchers developed a new form of 3D-printed twisting metamaterial that could lead to improved crash protection for vehicles.
UofGNews @uofgnews.bsky.social · 10mo agoA new form of 3D-printed twisting metamaterial developed at @uofgengineering.bsky.social can mitigate the effect of impacts. It could lead to improved crash protection for vehicles in the years ahead. Read more here: www.gla.ac.uk/news/headlin...
Our engineers are part of a £10M five-year research programme aiming to transform textiles into electronics, which users can interact with by wearing them.
UofGNews @uofgnews.bsky.social · 10mo agoResearchers from @uofgengineering.bsky.social are partnering with colleagues at @unisouthampton.bsky.social on a £10M research programme to transform textiles into electronics. Read more here: www.gla.ac.uk/news/headlin...
BBC - Read about how Prof Hester Parr, who leads the 'Living with Sad' project works with people who suffer the winter months to provide creative and cultural resources to encourage a more outdoor life, and give tips to build new 'light routines'.
UofGNews @uofgnews.bsky.social · 9mo agoGreat to see Prof Hester Parr (@hesterparr.bsky.social) of @uofgges.bsky.social featured in this BBC News piece showcasing the Wintering Well project she leads with Prof Hayden Lorimer (@slipshodspeller.bsky.social) of the University of Edinburgh. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Don't miss out this conference 👇
James Watt School of Engineering@uofgengineering.bsky.social · 9mo agoWe're delighted to announce that our very own Prof Gioia Falcone is speaking at Powering Net Zero. We're partners of this flagship conference from IET through the Glasgow Centre for Sustainable Energy. 👉 Contact the Centre for a discount if you're a staff member. poweringnetzero.theiet.org
Congratulations 👏
University of Glasgow School of Chemistry@uofgchem.bsky.social · 9mo agoCongratulations to Chemify on raising $50 million in Series B funding. The company, led by our very own Professor Lee Cronin, aims to enable fast design of any molecule and discovery of drugs, catalysts and electronic materials. @leecronin.bsky.social www.insider.co.uk/news/chemify...
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DiveIn CDT@diveincdt.bsky.social · 10mo ago📣Join our Annual Industry Showcase – a dynamic event where innovation meets collaboration🤝 🔷 Discover emerging project ideas from PGRs 🔷 Shape proposal development 🔷 Explore opportunities to engage and network 📅 11 November 2025 📍 @uofgarc.bsky.social 👉Register: www.divein.org.uk/2025/10/16/a...
Don't miss this opportunity to do a PhD with us.
DiveIn CDT@diveincdt.bsky.social · 10mo ago⌛Countdown is on! Applications to join DiveIn in 2026 open in November 🥽Ready to DiveIn? Here's what awaits: 💷£4K enhanced stipend 🧠Co-create your PhD research project 🔗Interdisciplinary support 🌍Inclusive research culture 🤝Career-focused external partners 💡Express interest: www.divein.org.uk/apply/
Great publication by our researchers: Development of open radio access networks for real-time robotic teleoperation.
UofGNews @uofgnews.bsky.social · 10mo agoA new development in open-source mobile networks which enables near-real-time control of robotic arms could help doctors work on patients in remote locations in the years to come. Read more about the work, led by researchers from @uofgengineering.bsky.social, here: www.gla.ac.uk/news/headlin...
Today on Radio 4 is Episode 5 of ‘Winter Well’ we hear thoughts about living in the future, and learning from people with lived experience of SAD. … with the wise voices of @alecfinlay.bsky.social, Ruth and @slipshodspeller.bsky.social www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m... Light is a right?
Meet Rebecca, an Associate Product Development Engineer working within R&D at Endomag. She started her career journey by studying a BEng in #Biomed Engineering here at @uofglasgow.bsky.social Start your engineering career with a degree in 2026; applications are OPEN gla.ac/UG-Rebecca-BS 👀
We have good reasons to celebrate for being shortlisted to so many Technology Scotland awards: - Prof Qammer Abbasi: Special Recognition Award - Photonics & Quantum Accelerator: Collaboration Award - Dr Emma Pearce: Rising Star Award Congratulations to all!
Congratulations to Professor Qammer Abbasi on being a finalist for the Technology Scotland Special Recognition Award 👏👏👏
