Public and Patient Involvement and Engagement (PPIE)

At the School of Molecular Biosciences we are committed to sharing knowledge, communicating and engaging with the wider community. We support our researchers in outreach activities and to date we have participated in events such as Explorathon, IKEA, Glasgow Science Festival and primary schools. 

There are various sources of funding and training available for public engagement. If you require advice on a public engagement initiative, please contact the School PE Lead, Arlene Nelson. 

A neuron, or brain cell, glows green on a black background.

Glowing Science

Illuminating the path to new medicines.

StomaToys

Stomatal defence

Did you know that Stomata are guardians of plants?

Fantastic proteins and where to find them!

Our Fantastic Proteins and Where to Find Them activity has been a huge success with the public at events such as Science Festival 2019 and Explorathon 2019! An active exploration on making proteins and following their life until destruction!

I'm a cell-ebrity, get me out of here!

Find the molecules of life in our 'I'm a cell-ebrity get me out of here' challenge! Make your own models and learn of the important roles in sustaining life.

MVLS at IKEA

The College of MVLS took over IKEA on 24th November for an exciting 'At Home of Life Sciences' outreach event. The School created activities around their research, calling it 'At Home by Our Cells', showcasing the breadth of work carried out.

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Sci-Seedlets

Cross disciplinary resource development delivering Plant science research experiences in classrooms #climate #research #STEM education Collaboration University of Glasgow & University of Lancaster