Figure 1. Sexual size dimorphism index for mass, and wing and tarsus across 22 species analysed. Above the dashed 0 line males are larger than females, below the line males are smaller than females. Male manakin illustrations reproduced with the permission of Lynx Edicions.
Figure 1. Sexual size dimorphism index for mass, and wing and tarsus across 22 species analysed. Above the dashed 0 line males are larger than females, below the line males are smaller than females. Male manakin illustrations reproduced with the permission of Lynx Edicions.

Dancing drives evolution of sexual size dimorphism in manakins

Thu, 12 May 2022 15:48:00 BST

New research involving the School of Life Sciences' Dr Stewart White has revealed that the relative size of male and female in the manakin family of birds is shaped both by their environment and by sexual selection for display performance.

A graphic showing cartoons of three people with orange lines representing a list and the QS logo
A graphic showing cartoons of three people with orange lines representing a list and the QS logo

SoLS best-performing UofG faculty in QS World University Rankings 2022

Fri, 06 May 2022 09:51:00 BST

The University of Glasgow has risen in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2022, with 24 out of 41 subjects now within the world top 100 - with Life Sciences maintaining its position as UofG's best-performing faculty area.

A graphic with a head and shoulders image of Annamaria and text about the prize
A graphic with a head and shoulders image of Annamaria and text about the prize

Annamaria Szelics wins Mentor of the Year award

Tue, 12 Apr 2022 11:57:51 BST

School of Life Sciences Athena SWAN intern Annamaria Szelics was recently announced as the winner of the prestigious The Earth Prize 2022 Mentor of the Year Award.

Microbiology MSC student Lizzy Cairns holding her certificate on campus
Microbiology MSC student Lizzy Cairns holding her certificate on campus

Microbiology MSc student wins Coccus Pocus prize

Thu, 31 Mar 2022 14:33:00 BST

Microbiology MSc student Ms Lizzy Cairns was recently confirmed as the winner of the University of Hull's scary story competition for Halloween: Coccus Pocus 2021.

People sitting at tables during the GUSRC STAs 2022 with purple and orange balloons looking towards the stage
People sitting at tables during the GUSRC STAs 2022 with purple and orange balloons looking towards the stage

Prof Nibbs named SRC Best MVLS Teacher 2022

Thu, 31 Mar 2022 13:24:00 BST

The School of Life Sciences' Professor Rob Nibbs was named Best College Teacher - MVLS at last Thursday's Glasgow University Students’ Representative Council Student Teaching Awards ceremony in the Kelvin Gallery.

A close up of two young Brownies holding magnifying glasses over their eyes whilst making cheeky grins
A close up of two young Brownies holding magnifying glasses over their eyes whilst making cheeky grins

IWD 2022 - CSI Event

Thu, 10 Mar 2022 13:57:00 GMT

On Saturday 5 March 2022, the School of Life Sciences celebrated International Women's Day when over 100 Brownies from Girl Guiding Glasgow's North-West Division became forensic scientists for the day.

Marine and Freshwater Biology course feature header
Marine and Freshwater Biology course feature header

School degree featured in Marine Biologist magazine

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 15:05:33 GMT

An article promoting the School of Life Sciences' Marine and Freshwater Biology degree course has been published in the January 2022 edition of The Marine Biologist magazine.

Teaching Innovation Awards logo , alongside Honourable Mention logo in a combined graphic
Teaching Innovation Awards logo , alongside Honourable Mention logo in a combined graphic

Teaching Innovation Awards recognition

Fri, 25 Feb 2022 11:28:11 GMT

The School of Life Sciences L1 Biology teaching team has been named as an Honourable Mention finalist in the LearnSci Teaching Innovation Awards 2021.

A model of SARS-CoV-2 chosen for the branding of the Journal of General Virology
A model of SARS-CoV-2 chosen for the branding of the Journal of General Virology

SoLS graduate's model selected for prominent journal branding

Wed, 02 Feb 2022 11:01:00 GMT

The Microbiology Society have selected School of Life Sciences graduate and scientific illustrator Annabel Slater's model of SARS-CoV-2 as their new Journal of General Virology branding.

An app animation showing the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein
An app animation showing the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein

New web app to demystify Covid mutations effects

Thu, 30 Sep 2021 14:45:00 BST

A School of Life Sciences Medical Visualisation and Human Anatomy student has created an interactive web application using illustration, animation and interactive 3D models to explain why SARS-CoV-2 mutations have the effects they do.

An image with three students walking outside with the Times logo and university guide headline superimposed on the image
An image with three students walking outside with the Times logo and university guide headline superimposed on the image

SoLS remains No1 in the UK for Sports Science

Fri, 24 Sep 2021 12:32:31 BST

We are delighted to report that our Sports Science degree courses have retained the number one spot in their subject area in both the recently announced The Guardian University Guide 2022 rankings and The Times Good University Guide 2022.

Figure 3 Still image from LA Video showing a patient undergoing dental treatment
Figure 3 Still image from LA Video showing a patient undergoing dental treatment

Innovative approaches for virtual anatomy teaching

Tue, 14 Sep 2021 15:03:00 BST

A new paper has highlighted a teaching and research collaboration between colleagues in the Dental School, the School of Life Sciences, and Digital Education Unit to produce effective practical solutions that supported the delivery of essential clinical skills in local anesthesia during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Glasgow Science Festival Botanics activities group holding science instruments and props whilst surrounding Dr Deborah McNeill
Glasgow Science Festival Botanics activities group holding science instruments and props whilst surrounding Dr Deborah McNeill

Glasgow Science Festival 2021

Mon, 30 Aug 2021 17:17:00 BST

The Glasgow Science Festival 2021 launches tomorrow, celebrating the city's role in the COP26 climate conference with a programme of free events throughout September.

Green and red lighting reflecting on the water in a harbour at night
Green and red lighting reflecting on the water in a harbour at night

Red light, green light - both signal ‘go’ to deadly algae

Mon, 09 Aug 2021 15:32:00 BST

New research by School of Life Sciences Senior Lecturer in Animal Biology Dr Sofie Spatharis has found that artificial lighting previously thought to be more wildlife-friendly than white light could actually encourage algal blooms.

A graphic with a lavendar background behind the Professional services excellence awards text and collage of images showing people to make up a mosaic pattern representing the UofG bell tower
A graphic with a lavendar background behind the Professional services excellence awards text and collage of images showing people to make up a mosaic pattern representing the UofG bell tower

SoLS trio receive Professional Services award

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 14:37:00 BST

School of Life Sciences Modern Apprentices Erin Shearer, Joss Hamilton and Robert Cook recently received a team prize in the University of Glasgow 2021 Professional Services Excellence Awards.

A subject running on a treadmill whilst hooked up to instruments to measure performance
A subject running on a treadmill whilst hooked up to instruments to measure performance

Blackcurrant extract does not affect speed–duration relationship during high-intensity running

Tue, 20 Jul 2021 16:02:00 BST

School of Life Sciences PGR student Eleni Pastellidou has seen her research examining the use and effect of various legal ergogenic supplements published in leading sports science journal European Journal of Sport Science.

An image of a number of graduates throwing scrolls in the air in the UofG quadrangles
An image of a number of graduates throwing scrolls in the air in the UofG quadrangles

2020/21 Degree Classification Outcomes

Mon, 12 Jul 2021 16:21:05 BST

An analysis of the 2020/21 School of Life Sciences' degree classification outcomes has shown a rise in the percentage of students achieving a first-class degree despite the continuing Covid-19 pandemic.

Dr Nicola Veitch accepting the Equality and Diversity award at the Herald HE awards
Dr Nicola Veitch accepting the Equality and Diversity award at the Herald HE awards

SoLS wins Equality, Diversity and Inclusion award

Fri, 09 Jul 2021 15:29:00 BST

The School of Life Sciences was recognised at the prestigious Herald Higher Education Awards ceremony held on Thursday 17 June when we claimed the prize in the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion category.

Text with the date and Anatomical Society and UofG logos over a silhouette of UofG against an orange sky at sunset
Text with the date and Anatomical Society and UofG logos over a silhouette of UofG against an orange sky at sunset

SoLS to host AnatSocSummer21

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 15:57:00 BST

The School of Life Sciences will proudly host the second annual Virtual Anatomical Society Summer Meeting between 7-9 July 2021.

The history and bioethics of medical education - you’ve got to be carefully taught cover
The history and bioethics of medical education - you’ve got to be carefully taught cover

Bioethics Education in Glasgow

Thu, 27 May 2021 15:37:00 BST

Past Director of the School of Life Sciences Professor Roger Downie recently contributed a chapter to a new book on the history of bioethics education, titled 'The history and bioethics of medical education: you’ve got to be carefully taught'.

The GTRSB logo on the side of one of two side-by-side traditional traveller caravans
The GTRSB logo on the side of one of two side-by-side traditional traveller caravans

Science Travels project funding success

Thu, 20 May 2021 14:43:00 BST

The School of Life Sciences' Dr Iain Rowe and Marie Bowers have been successful with an application to the Chancellor’s Fund in support of their outreach project Science Travels, which aims to improve access to STEM for GTRSB communities.

A side view of the finalised nest bank on the edge of the River Kelvin
A side view of the finalised nest bank on the edge of the River Kelvin

Luxury Sand Martin Accommodation

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 15:05:00 BST

The UofG Urban Biodiversity Working Group, co-ordinated by the School's Dr Vic Paterson and Dr Stewart White, will enjoy increased opportunity to study the sand martin after funding from the Blodwen Lloyd Binns Bequest to the Glasgow Natural History Society facilitated the building of a nest bank on the River Kelvin.

A graphic showing a hand holding a mobile phone with the E&D app on screen surrounded by the Wellcome, UofG and Athena SWAN logos, and the text 'Download our app'
A graphic showing a hand holding a mobile phone with the E&D app on screen surrounded by the Wellcome, UofG and Athena SWAN logos, and the text 'Download our app'

E&D in the Life Sciences App Launched

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 15:18:00 BST

The School of Life Sciences has launched a new Equality and Diversity app to make our curriculum more inclusive and raise awareness of associated issues in academic environments and beyond.

A collage of students presenting via Zoom at the PGR symposium
A collage of students presenting via Zoom at the PGR symposium

2021 SoLS PGR Symposium

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 16:20:00 BST

The School of Life Sciences 2021 PGR Symposium was held as a virtual event on Monday 29 March, with students Eleni Christoforou and Antonio Barrena selected as prize winners from a wide selection of high-calibre presentations.

A text graphic listing all the STA nominees divided by category for 2021
A text graphic listing all the STA nominees divided by category for 2021

Student Teaching Awards 2021

Wed, 08 Jul 2020 15:21:00 BST

We are delighted to announce that eight members of Life Sciences staff have been nominated across a number of categories in the Students' Representative Council (SRC) Student Teaching Awards 2021.

A graphic for the Lab-grown Meant L3 Biotechnology block for the pretend company Riehle Great Meat Company
A graphic for the Lab-grown Meant L3 Biotechnology block for the pretend company Riehle Great Meat Company

Lab-grown meat: the future of food?

Mon, 15 Mar 2021 15:00:18 GMT

School of Life Sciences Lecturers Dr Kirsten Knox and Dr Christina Elliott drew upon their research backgrounds from academia and the pharmaceutical industry to redesign the L3 DGB Biotechnology block and create an interactive learning experience.

IWD 2021 logo with coronavirus cell in logo and women raising hands in choose to challenge pose
IWD 2021 logo with coronavirus cell in logo and women raising hands in choose to challenge pose

International Women's Day 2021

Tue, 10 Mar 2020 16:19:00 GMT

For International Women's Day on 8 March 2021, the School of Life Sciences hosted a Zoom cuppa event and created an online video resource to celebrate the achievements of women within the University of Glasgow and as a call to action for accelerating equality.

Erin Shearer being filmed by BBC Bitesize from a view behind the cameras
Erin Shearer being filmed by BBC Bitesize from a view behind the cameras

BBC Bitesize film at SoLS

Thu, 11 Mar 2021 15:34:00 GMT

The School of Life Sciences' Christine Carr and Kevin O’Dell recently hosted staff from Education Scotland and BBC Bitesize to film laboratory experiments for Nat-5, Higher and Advanced Higher Biology.

A graphic showing MSc Medical Visualisation and Human Anatomy projects and UofG and GSoA logos
A graphic showing MSc Medical Visualisation and Human Anatomy projects and UofG and GSoA logos

MSc students harness Medical Visualisation to address global health issues

Thu, 18 Feb 2021 15:05:00 GMT

Masters students in Medical Visualisation and Human Anatomy, a programme co-delivered by the School of Life Sciences and The Glasgow School of Art, have unveiled innovations showing how visualisation can help address some of the major health issues facing the world today.

AdhE forms a spirosome structure. a The cryo-EM structure of AdhE with six AdhE and two ADH domains fitted to the cryo-EM map. Each AdhE subunit is in a different colour. The structure is viewed from different angles (left, right and below)
AdhE forms a spirosome structure. a The cryo-EM structure of AdhE with six AdhE and two ADH domains fitted to the cryo-EM map. Each AdhE subunit is in a different colour. The structure is viewed from different angles (left, right and below)

BBSRC grant award for Prof Byron

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 18:03:01 GMT

School of Life Sciences Professor of Biophysics Olwyn Byron has been awarded a three-year grant by Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) that will support continuation of multidisciplinary work on AdhE.

RSB accreditation handbook cover
RSB accreditation handbook cover

SoLS courses formally accredited by RSB

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 16:34:55 GMT

We are proud to announce that our MRes/MSc Biomedical Sciences and MSc Bioinformatics courses are now formally accredited by the Royal Society of Biology (RSB) following an independent and rigorous assessment.

Atlantic grey seal mother and pup on grass (Image credit: Patrick Pomeroy)
Atlantic grey seal mother and pup on grass (Image credit: Patrick Pomeroy)

Clear, continuous and rapid changes in grey seal milk

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 14:41:00 GMT

Atlantic grey seal milk shows continuous changes in key metabolites and indicators of metabolic transition in pups from birth to weaning, according to new research led by the School of Life Sciences' Professor Malcolm Kennedy

A RSE produced graphic with an image and bio of Dr Varsou
A RSE produced graphic with an image and bio of Dr Varsou

Dr Varsou appointed to RSE YAS

Tue, 05 Jan 2021 16:55:00 GMT

We are delighted to announce that School of Life Sciences Lecturer in Anatomy Dr Ourania Varsou has been appointed to the Royal Society of Edinburgh’s Young Academy of Scotland.

A graphic of an orange box with Lewis Steell's award
A graphic of an orange box with Lewis Steell's award

SoLS demonstrator wins ECR Scopus Award

Wed, 18 Nov 2020 17:02:00 GMT

School of Life Sciences demonstrator Lewis Steell has won the Scopus Early Career Researcher UK Award 2020 in medicine for research including physical activity and cardiovascular risk and risk factors for obesity and type 2 diabetes.

A collage of two images. The first is a Long-tailed Tit nest with an outer structure composed of plastic fibres, probably polyester, in situ in a bramble thicket on 13 April 2020, approximately two weeks after completion and activity had ceased. The likely source of the synthetic fibres (right) was the stuffing from a cushion, which had been dumped 4m from the nest, at the edge of the thicket.
A collage of two images. The first is a Long-tailed Tit nest with an outer structure composed of plastic fibres, probably polyester, in situ in a bramble thicket on 13 April 2020, approximately two weeks after completion and activity had ceased. The likely source of the synthetic fibres (right) was the stuffing from a cushion, which had been dumped 4m from the nest, at the edge of the thicket.

Bird nest constructed from plastic fibres supports theory of concealment by light reflectance

Thu, 19 Nov 2020 14:47:00 GMT

A study involving an unusual Long-tailed Tit nest, which was this year deposited in the National Nest Reference Collection in the Hunterian Museum, constructed using polyester from a cushion dumped within four metres of the site suggests that the materials may have been intentionally chosen to conceal the nest from predators.

Dr Stewart White, from the University of Glasgow, has been tagging the owl chicks and helping monitor their progress
Dr Stewart White, from the University of Glasgow, has been tagging the owl chicks and helping monitor their progress

Angus barn owls thriving

Thu, 12 Nov 2020 15:09:00 GMT

School of Life Sciences senior lecturer Dr Stewart White has been involved in a project to tag young barn owls in order to identify individuals with Millden head keeper Alistair Brown and his team along with the Tay Ringing Group charity.

A virtual reality lab image from the app
A virtual reality lab image from the app

Disease Diagnostics VR app

Wed, 11 Nov 2020 16:37:00 GMT

A cross-College of MVLS collaboration involving School of Life Sciences staff has led to the development of a new Disease Diagnostics Virtual Reality app.

A screenshot from the Zoom at the MSci Conference Day in which participants give a virtual round of applause
A screenshot from the Zoom at the MSci Conference Day in which participants give a virtual round of applause

MSci Conference Day 2020

Thu, 29 Oct 2020 16:17:00 GMT

The School of Life Sciences MSci Conference Day 2020 took place on Wednesday 28 October 2020 in a slightly different format to previous years, with poster prizes awarded to Elliot Stanton and Iona Wallace.

Still of multiple badgers together in a nest, grooming and sleeping during the night in October
Still of multiple badgers together in a nest, grooming and sleeping during the night in October

Exploring above-ground badger nests

Fri, 25 Sep 2020 15:31:00 BST

A research project carried out by masters student Michael McCaskill under the supervision of Life Sciences' Dr Stewart White has provided new information on how the omnivorous mammals are nesting in central Scotland and could be of great importance to policy makers and for the conservation of this species.

Dr Angela Douglas stood in front of a grey background with an animated figure in her palm holding a red heart with text around her
Dr Angela Douglas stood in front of a grey background with an animated figure in her palm holding a red heart with text around her

What is Hypertension?

Fri, 18 Sep 2020 15:35:00 BST

Masters Student Dr Angela Douglass has collaborated with Life Sciences Senior Lecturer Dr Craig Daly to create a short public information animation on Hypertension for her final project.

Whole Virion SARS-CoV-2 exterior, showing the full viral envelope. The envelope consists of spike proteins (purple), membrane proteins (dark blue), envelope proteins (green), and a lipid membrane (light blue). Model created by Annabel Slater, working with the MRC-University of Glasgow Centre for Virus Research. Annabel is a graduate of the MSc Medical Visualisation and Human Anatomy
Whole Virion SARS-CoV-2 exterior, showing the full viral envelope. The envelope consists of spike proteins (purple), membrane proteins (dark blue), envelope proteins (green), and a lipid membrane (light blue). Model created by Annabel Slater, working with the MRC-University of Glasgow Centre for Virus Research. Annabel is a graduate of the MSc Medical Visualisation and Human Anatomy

IMI annual review and accreditation

Fri, 31 Jul 2020 14:19:00 BST

We are pleased to report that our MSc Medical Visualisation and Human Anatomy course has been awarded a full five-year accreditation with several commendations following the Institute of Medical Illustrators (IMI)'s annual review.

Phytoplankton cells and microfibres from research abstract
Phytoplankton cells and microfibres from research abstract

Microplastic exposure affecting invaluable ecosystem service provided by mussels

Fri, 17 Jul 2020 14:58:00 BST

The biofiltration capacity of bivalve populations is known to alleviate the effects of coastal eutrophication - but this important ecological benefit could be impaired by increasing microplastic pollution, according to research by School scientists.

The logo for the National Student Survey, with the letters NSS in a purple and orange box
The logo for the National Student Survey, with the letters NSS in a purple and orange box

Head of School welcomes improved results in 2020 NSS

Thu, 23 Jul 2020 15:25:00 BST

Professor Simon Guild addresses the news that the School of Life Sciences achieved a fantastic Overall Satisfaction score of 92.5 per cent in the recently published National Student Survey.

An image of a mixed group of male and female Manno frogs showing their different colourings
An image of a mixed group of male and female Manno frogs showing their different colourings

Sexual dichromatism in neotropical stream frogs

Tue, 14 Jul 2020 17:48:00 BST

A new study involving School of Life Sciences researchers has for the first time shown that two species of stream frog have both dynamic and developmental dichromatism.

An image of the townhouses on Professors' Square on campus
An image of the townhouses on Professors' Square on campus

SoLS Career Advancement

Wed, 08 Jul 2020 15:21:43 BST

We are delighted to announce that eight members of Life Sciences staff were successful in the recent promotions and regrading round, including two new professors.

A graphic congratulating students on graduating with a silhouette of the university and caps in the air
A graphic congratulating students on graduating with a silhouette of the university and caps in the air

Congratulations class of 2020!

Tue, 30 Jun 2020 15:48:00 BST

A message of commendation and praise for our graduands from the Head of the School of Life Sciences, Professor Simon Guild.

Dr Ourania Varsou in a lecture theatre
Dr Ourania Varsou in a lecture theatre

The Doctor as a Humanist

Wed, 24 Jun 2020 15:55:00 BST

We are delighted to announce that Life Sciences Lecturer in Anatomy Dr Ourania Varsou has been elected as a member of the International Steering Committee for Doctor as a Humanist - a movement that seeks to offer academic means and strategies that lead to a more humane medicine.

A schematic model for the conformational transition of AdhE and its implication for AdhE activity.
A schematic model for the conformational transition of AdhE and its implication for AdhE activity.

AdhE research published in Nature

Fri, 19 Jun 2020 13:53:00 BST

Research involving the School's Professor Olwyn Byron has provided a mechanistic understanding of the regulation mechanisms of Aldehyde-alcohol dehydrogenase activity via structural transition, and a platform to modulate its activity for developing antibiotics and facilitating biofuel production.

A graphic showing the School's rankings in various subject areas in the 2021 Complete University Guide
A graphic showing the School's rankings in various subject areas in the 2021 Complete University Guide

Sports Science named No.1 in UK

Thu, 11 Jun 2020 14:32:00 BST

The School of Life Sciences has performed impressively in the recent Complete University Guide rankings, with our sports science degree courses taking top spot in the subject area

An Atlantic grey seal mother and pup on grass (Image credit: Patrick Pomeroy)
An Atlantic grey seal mother and pup on grass (Image credit: Patrick Pomeroy)

Seals' huge maternal sacrifice

Fri, 29 May 2020 14:41:00 BST

Atlantic grey seals, the largest of the two species found around British shores, endanger themselves in order to ensure offspring survival, according to new research led by the School of Life Sciences' Professor Malcolm Kennedy

A low angled shot of a sea turtle on a tropical beach
A low angled shot of a sea turtle on a tropical beach

Sea turtles employ diversionary tactics to protect nests

Wed, 27 May 2020 14:35:00 BST

Two endangered species of the marine reptile do not disguise the site at which they have laid their eggs and instead create a decoy trail, according to research led by the School of Life Sciences' Professor Malcolm Kennedy.

Kevin O'Dell on stage in his Zombie Apocalypse public engagement show
Kevin O'Dell on stage in his Zombie Apocalypse public engagement show

Zombie Institute of Theoretical Science

Mon, 04 May 2020 14:31:00 BST

Life Sciences' Professor Kevin O'Dell has used a zombie apocalypse to explain real-life biomedical science and how best to tackle a global pandemic, particularly relevant during the current COVID-19 crisis.

Professor Paul Rea delivering to camera with his name on screen
Professor Paul Rea delivering to camera with his name on screen

Biomedical Visualisation MOOC launched

Thu, 16 Apr 2020 14:55:00 BST

An online course delivered by the School of Life Sciences' Professor Paul Rea and Ms Amy Webster as part of a partnership with Coursera is now open to learners free of charge.

Dr Stewart White reading a reference book while conducting field research on bird bills
Dr Stewart White reading a reference book while conducting field research on bird bills

Small songbird the great tit stays cool to save energy

Thu, 16 Apr 2020 00:00:00 BST

Birds in the wild appear to lower their bill temperature to prevent heat loss in order to preserve energy when food is scarce, according to a new study involving School of Life Sciences researchers.

Students dressed as fish on Glasgow's Buchanan Street
Students dressed as fish on Glasgow's Buchanan Street

Parasite Street Science

Thu, 02 Apr 2020 16:16:00 BST

Life Sciences senior lecturer in Infection Biology Dr Nicola Veitch is part of an ambitious cross-College public engagement project that is working on collaboration with street theatre group Surge to develop and deliver a performance about parasites.

Virtual Offer Holders Event graphic
Virtual Offer Holders Event graphic

Offer Holders' Day 2020

Wed, 01 Apr 2020 15:26:00 BST

Although current circumstances have regrettably meant that this year's event cannot be held on campus, a virtual Offer Holders' Day will be staged online on Tuesday 7th and Wednesday 8th April from 4-7pm.

SoLS staff Each for Equal pose
SoLS staff Each for Equal pose

International Women's Day 2020

Tue, 10 Mar 2020 16:19:00 GMT

To mark International Women's Day on 8 March 2020, the School of Life Sciences held a programme of events to celebrate the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women within the University of Glasgow as a call to action for accelerating women's equality.

Vis In Science event graphic featuring red blood cells
Vis In Science event graphic featuring red blood cells

3RD VISUALISATION IN SCIENCE CONFERENCE

Wed, 11 Mar 2020 15:16:00 GMT

Calling all College of Medical, Veterinary & Life Sciences (MVLS) staff and students ... sign up for the Third Visualisation in Science (VIS) Conference on 30 March 2020.

An angled image of a number of brain scans
An angled image of a number of brain scans

Brain Hyperintensities in Mild Focal Neurology

Wed, 29 Jan 2020 15:38:00 GMT

Life Sciences Lecturer in Anatomy Dr Ourania Varsou has seen her PhD paper published in the January edition of the peer-reviewed medical journal Neurological Science

Annabel Slater Glasgow Life Sciences Sketchfab
Annabel Slater Glasgow Life Sciences Sketchfab

Introducing ... Glasgow Life Sciences

Mon, 16 Dec 2019 15:05:00 GMT

With an established database of over 30 sets of 3D bio-imaging data drawn from 13 different research groups or PIs, the service uses imaging-based technology to publicise College of Medical, Veterinary & Life Sciences (MVLS) research.

Dr Eilidh Ferguson stood behind a stall at the 2019 Curiosity Live event
Dr Eilidh Ferguson stood behind a stall at the 2019 Curiosity Live event

Life Sciences lecturer voted onto AS Council

Fri, 17 Jan 2020 14:01:00 GMT

We are delighted to announce that Life Sciences Lecturer in Anatomy Dr Eilidh Ferguson has been elected to the Anatomical Society Council for a three-year term.

Three human bodies showing muscles and ligaments standing
Three human bodies showing muscles and ligaments standing

Night At The Museum 4

Tue, 14 Jan 2020 16:01:00 GMT

The Anatomy Facility has teamed up with the RCPSG and the QEUH to bring you the fourth instalment in this popular series, titled The Evolution of Anatomical Education, on 30 January.

Catherine MacRobbie with paintbrush in hand illustrating the Hunterian collection
Catherine MacRobbie with paintbrush in hand illustrating the Hunterian collection

Visualising the Hunterian Collection

Mon, 13 Jan 2020 15:22:00 GMT

Anatomy Facility staff member Miss Catherine MacRobbie has seen her project, 'The Mark of Truth: Visualising Anatomical Collections', published in the Journal of Visual Communication of Medicine.

Professor Paul M Rea in a graphic that includes the CSC logo
Professor Paul M Rea in a graphic that includes the CSC logo

Prof Rea selected as Academic Adviser

Thu, 09 Jan 2020 15:47:00 GMT

We are pleased to report that Life Sciences' Professor Paul M. Rea has been selected as an academic adviser to the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in the UK.

Expressing/Menopause Room in the Sir James Black Building
Expressing/Menopause Room in the Sir James Black Building

Breastfeeding & Menopause Room

Thu, 19 Dec 2019 15:35:00 GMT

The School was delighted to be able to provide staff and students with a dedicated room to assist those returning from maternity leave who are still breastfeeding as well as women experiencing the symptoms of menopause.

Plant genotype in two petri dishes
Plant genotype in two petri dishes

New Hope for Crop Diseases Fight

Fri, 06 Dec 2019 14:12:00 GMT

School of Life Sciences researchers have tested a new way to protect crops from a widespread and devastating bacterial disease without using environmentally damaging chemical sprays.

Jennifer Greer shaking hands with Hooi Long Eng and Lillias Robinson wearing masks
Jennifer Greer shaking hands with Hooi Long Eng and Lillias Robinson wearing masks

Life Sciences raises almost £200 for charity

Mon, 18 Nov 2019 15:55:00 GMT

The highly-anticipated Great 'Life Sci' Bake Off was held in the Sir James Black Building school office on Friday 15 November and made a fantastic total of £194.19 for BBC Children in Need.

Students collect Plankton samples for Chlorophyll analysis aboard the boat Actinia
Students collect Plankton samples for Chlorophyll analysis aboard the boat Actinia

Marine Biology Course enhanced

Tue, 12 Nov 2019 16:46:00 GMT

A whole new dimension has been added to the School of Life Sciences plankton diversity lab in FSC Millport thanks to the introduction of state of the art 3D models.

Dr White and Dr Veitch standing in front of a tree with red autumnal leaves
Dr White and Dr Veitch standing in front of a tree with red autumnal leaves

Athena SWAN committee obtain funding

Mon, 11 Nov 2019 14:05:00 GMT

SAT co-chairs Dr Nicola Veitch and Dr Stewart White have been successful in obtaining a Wellcome Trust ISSF grant to develop Equality and Diversity teaching resource for our undergraduate students.

Glasgow North-West Brownies in lab coats at CSI event
Glasgow North-West Brownies in lab coats at CSI event

IWD Best Practice Award

Mon, 04 Nov 2019 14:21:00 GMT

The School of Life Sciences has been recognised by International Women's Day for impressive achievements engaging audiences and communities to help accelerate women's equality with a CSI STEM event attended by North-West Glasgow Brownies

Dr Sofie Sparathis stood in the sea reaching here knees whilst conducting research
Dr Sofie Sparathis stood in the sea reaching here knees whilst conducting research

Everything Is Not Everywhere

Fri, 01 Nov 2019 12:59:00 GMT

School of Life Sciences Animal Biology lecturer Dr Sofie Spatharis' research article exploring the argument that Phytoplankton is ubiquitous was this week published by the Royal Society.

Professor Simon Guild shakes hands with Professor Joe Gray to congratulate him after inaugural lectures
Professor Simon Guild shakes hands with Professor Joe Gray to congratulate him after inaugural lectures

Prof Gray delivers Inaugural Lecture

Fri, 25 Oct 2019 14:53:00 BST

On the afternoon of Thursday 24 October, the School of Life Sciences hosted newly appointed professor Joseph Gray's presentation on the art of science and assessment

A low shot of the University Chapel
A low shot of the University Chapel

Memorial Service of Thanksgiving

Wed, 23 Oct 2019 14:27:00 BST

On the evening of Tuesday 22 October 2019, University of Glasgow staff and students gathered to remember the lives of those donors who bequeathed their body to the university

A stylised image of green neutrons
A stylised image of green neutrons

Night at the Museum 3 - Spotlight on Glasgow

Tue, 22 Oct 2019 15:06:00 BST

The School of Life Sciences Anatomy Facility is delighted to announce the return of the popular event, which will this year showcase how anatomical education, training, research, and clinical applications have evolved in our city.

Life Sciences enjoying demonstration at ICE facility
Life Sciences enjoying demonstration at ICE facility

Breaking the ICE

Mon, 21 Oct 2019 15:36:00 BST

Students from two brand new School of Life Sciences courses were able to witness the cutting-edge research currently taking place at The Imaging Centre for Excellence during a specially arranged site visit.

Title page of the Prof Paul M. Rea application featuring the X-Ray of a skull
Title page of the Prof Paul M. Rea application featuring the X-Ray of a skull

SoLS professor launches app

Wed, 16 Oct 2019 15:27:00 BST

Professor of Digital and Anatomical Education Paul M. Rea has released his first ever application software with the award-winning technology company 3D4Medical, which specialises in medical, educational, and health and fitness software for student and patient education

Students mingle and view posters at the 2019 MSci conference
Students mingle and view posters at the 2019 MSci conference

MSci 2019

Thu, 10 Oct 2019 16:20:00 BST

The School of Life Sciences MSci Conference Day took place on Wednesday 9 October, with students John Bergvist and James Shields winning the prizes for Best Work Placement Posters

The Cathcart Family with alumnus Lewis and current student Elise
The Cathcart Family with alumnus Lewis and current student Elise

Cathcart Legacy Event

Fri, 04 Oct 2019 12:56:00 BST

Family, friends, and colleagues of the late Dr Andrew Cathcart recently came together for an emotional and inspirational celebration of his life and the impact of the scholarship set up in his honour.

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A group of children from Sierra Leone

Songs for Our Children

Wed, 02 Oct 2019 13:51:00 BST

The University of Glasgow is set to host a special fundraising event in aid of the St Andrew's Clinics for Children (STACC), featuring a unique musical performance by Mackie and Me, on Friday 25 October at 7pm

Simon Guild front of lecture theatre at 2019 Induction
Simon Guild front of lecture theatre at 2019 Induction

Prof Guild re-appointed Head of School

Tue, 24 Sep 2019 16:54:00 BST

Professor Simon Guild says it is a privilege to carry on in his position as Head of Life Sciences for a period of four years 30 September 2023

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Athena SWAN babies final

SAT meeting is a bundle of joy

Thu, 19 Sep 2019 15:07:00 BST

The School of Life Sciences Athena Swan self assessment team convened for a quarterly meeting earlier this week and were thrilled to welcome two staff members currently on maternity leave and their beautiful babies

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Undergraduate students welcomed to SoLS

Wed, 18 Sep 2019 14:55:00 BST

The Joseph Black Building's main lecture theatre was jam-packed for Tuesday's School of Life Sciences freshers' week induction events

Dr Eilidh Ferguson and student Morven Burton in discussion
Dr Eilidh Ferguson and student Morven Burton in discussion

Student report shared by Anatomical Society

Thu, 12 Sep 2019 15:27:00 BST

As part of a funded summer scholarship, Morven Burton conducted a six-week appraisal of the University of Glasgow skeletal collection under the supervision of Dr Eilidh Ferguson

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UA 2019 highly commended entrants graphic

Global Undergraduate Awards recognition

Mon, 09 Sep 2019 13:45:00 BST

School of Life Sciences students Annie Hackland and David Stone have been named as Highly Commended Entrants in 2019 UA awards, placing the pair in the running to be the Global Winner in their category

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Open Day prospective students

September 2019 Open Day wins hearts and minds

Thu, 05 Sep 2019 14:14:00 BST

Prospective School of Life Sciences students were recently presented with an invaluable opportunity to learn more about their chosen academic fields of interest

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Lisa Ferrie cropped

Project could increase affordable training for kidney cancer surgeons

Sun, 25 Aug 2019 15:54:00 BST

UofG/GSofA Medical Visualisation and Human Anatomy masters student Lisa Ferrie has developed an approach that could help generate a bigger pool of capable surgeons and thus widen access to the best available care

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Mark Pagel University of Reading cropped

Glasgow Gifford Lectures Autumn 2019

Mon, 26 Aug 2019 15:39:00 BST

The University of Reading's Professor Mark Pagel will give a series of four lectures, entitled ‘Wired for culture: origins of the human social mind, or why humans occupied the world’, between 23rd and 29th October.

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Life Sciences professor elected to EFEM board

Thu, 15 Aug 2019 15:47:00 BST

Professor Fabio Quondamatteo was recently appointed secretary of the European Federation of Experimental Morphology

Stethoscope of the future funding successful

Mon, 29 Jul 2019 15:55:00 BST

School of Life Sciences students and staff will have access to a state of the art pocket-sized ultrasound machine thanks to Dr Ourania Varsou's successful SparkFunder campaign

Life Sciences professor to deliver Coursera course

Tue, 23 Jul 2019 15:27:00 BST

Professor Paul Rea set to deliver a Biomedical Visualisation course as part of the UofG's exciting collaboration with the world's largest online learning platform

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Anatomy Facility represented at CSI STEM event

Thu, 21 Mar 2019 11:25:00 GMT

Dr Eilidh Ferguson, Ms Sarah Jones, and Ms Catherine MacRobbie ran stations as the School of Life Sciences welcomed Brownies to participate in an event for International Women's Day

Fundraising bake sale for Rape Crisis Scotland

Thu, 21 Mar 2019 11:22:00 GMT

The School of Life Sciences Athena SWAN Group celebrated International Women's Day by hosting an event raising more than £100

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Glasgow Science Festival 2019 Image

Glasgow Science Festival 2019: Open for Proposals

Tue, 23 Oct 2018 10:41:00 BST

Glasgow Science Festival will return from 6-16 June 2019. Proposals are now open for next year’s festival. It is the perfect opportunity to dip your toe into public engagement and bring research to diverse audiences. Find out more.

Night at the Museum of Anatomy - Past, Present and Future

Thu, 23 Aug 2018 10:17:00 BST

The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow, the University of Glasgow’s Anatomy Facility and the School of Simulation and Visualisation have joined forces to host a one-off, special event in this unique setting.

President of Malawi visits the University of Glasgow

Thu, 07 Jun 2018 11:55:00 BST

Professor Simon Guild, Head of the School of Life Sciences, was among representatives from the University of Glasgow to meet the President of the Republic of Malawi on Monday 23 April.

Athena SWAN Award

Thu, 10 May 2018 15:12:00 BST

The School of Life Sciences received a Bronze Athena SWAN award in recognition of ongoing commitment to gender equality for staff and students on Tuesday 8 May.

Prof Simon Guild elected to the Executive Committee of the Heads of University Biosciences

Fri, 25 May 2018 10:43:00 BST

Professor Simon Guild was elected to the Executive Committee of the Heads of University Biosciences (HUBS) departments on Wednesday 18 April.

School Science Workshops

Thu, 24 May 2018 15:01:00 BST

Dr Tansy Hammarton, Senior Lecturer at the Institute of Infection, Immunity & Inflammation, hosted a week of parasitology and microbiology workshops for pupils from local primary schools from Tuesday 1 – Friday 4 May.

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Disease Detectives at Glasgow Science Festival

Fri, 22 Jun 2018 09:19:00 BST

The University of Glasgow held Microbiology Disease Detectives workshops on Thursday 14 June as part of this year's Glasgow Science Festival.

Student Success in Science Communication Competition

Fri, 22 Jun 2018 09:20:00 BST

The winners of this year’s Biochemical Society Science Communication Competition were announced on Wednesday 6 June, with SoLS student Victoria Bolton winning the written entries category and Ellie Staniforth taking second place in the videos category.

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CC BY 2.0 - credit Chris H on Flickr

Fast publication from Zoology undergraduate

Thu, 07 Jun 2018 15:19:00 BST

Erik Paterson, one of this session’s Zoology final year students, has had his research published in the Herpetological Bulletin.

Creating VR Experiences for Life Sciences Students

Fri, 08 Dec 2017 09:57:00 GMT

Dr Craig Daly has devised a workflow that enables laser-scanning confocal microscopy data to be visualised within a Virtual Reality headset - Watch our short film!

Visualising Medical Heritage and Innovation – Meet the Experts

Thu, 22 Mar 2018 10:40:00 GMT

Dr Paul Rea and members of the Anatomy Facility took part in the Visualising Medical Heritage and Innovation – Meet the Experts event at Glasgow Science Centre on Friday 16 March.

Delegates from the College of Medicine, Malawi, visit the UofG

Thu, 22 Mar 2018 10:36:00 GMT

Delegates from the College of Medicine, Malawi, recently visited the UofG as plans progress towards the introduction of a dental training course in Malawi.

Annual Learning and Teaching Conference

Thu, 22 Mar 2018 10:45:00 GMT

Members of staff from the School are well represented in this year’s events through a wide variety of presentations, lightning talks and exhibition stalls - 28 & 29 March.

Let's Talk About [X] 2018

Thu, 22 Mar 2018 11:01:00 GMT

Three fourth year students from the School of Life Sciences recently took part in Let's Talk About [X] 2018, the University of Glasgow's annual undergraduate research conference.

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High-impact Research from the School of Life Sciences

Thu, 25 Jan 2018 10:52:00 GMT

The School of Life Sciences brought 2017 to a close in style with high-impact research publications coming from the laboratories of Drs Sofie Spatharis, Craig Daly and Joanna Wilson.

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700x300 - attribution ‘Young Grey Seal With Large Adult Behind’ by Steenbergs, licensed at CC BY 2.0, available at www.Flickr com

Research on the Atlantic grey seal shows the fastest known transition to mature milk after birth

Thu, 07 Dec 2017 16:06:00 GMT

Research led by Professor Malcolm Kennedy shows that the transition from colostrum to main phase lactation in the Atlantic grey seal is the shortest yet recorded for any species of mammal.

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Cyclically-changing environments could be the key to maintaining biodiversity

Fri, 22 Dec 2017 10:54:00 GMT

A new study, led by the University of Glasgow, found that cyclical changes in nature, such as seasons and tides, may create suitable conditions for the coexistence of a large number of species.

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Under the Skin - Anatomy Body Painting

Fri, 03 Nov 2017 14:43:00 GMT

On Wednesday 25 October we held a body painting event in the Anatomy Museum - have a look at some of the photos here!

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Best Project Prize for the UofG iGEM Team

Thu, 30 Nov 2017 10:19:00 GMT

The Glasgow iGEM undergraduate team scooped the prize for best project in the category ‘food and nutrition’.

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ScotGrad Internship Success

Thu, 14 Dec 2017 11:09:00 GMT

Six undergraduate students from the School recently completed 12 week internships at some of Scotland’s most innovative life sciences companies.

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Glacial Warning

Thu, 30 Nov 2017 15:00:00 GMT

Professor Malcolm Kennedy shares details of his fascinating trip to The Cordillera Real in Bolivia.

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Glasgow named Scottish University of the Year

Wed, 27 Sep 2017 10:57:00 BST

The University of Glasgow has been named Scottish University of the Year by The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2018.

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iGEM 2017

Thu, 24 Aug 2017 12:54:00 BST

The team have been busy preparing for the trip to Boston - catch up with their latest news here.

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Work Placement Success

Thu, 14 Sep 2017 12:58:00 BST

The School is delighted to report great success for their undergraduate MSci students in gaining work placements for the coming 2017/18 academic year.

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Human Biology workshops for school pupils

Thu, 14 Sep 2017 13:00:00 BST

The 'Applications of DNA: Human Biology Workshops' were a great success this year.

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Anatomy Facility Host British Red Cross Event

Thu, 27 Apr 2017 13:11:00 BST

A successful collaboration between the UofG and BRC

The Amphibians & Reptiles of Scotland - Download a Free Copy

Tue, 31 May 2016 14:51:00 BST

Co-authored by Dr Chris McInerny from the School of Life Sciences.

Kevin O'Dell on stage in his Zombie Apocalypse public engagement show
Kevin O'Dell on stage in his Zombie Apocalypse public engagement show

Zombie Institute of Theoretical Science

Thu, 30 Apr 2020 15:13:00 BST

Life Sciences' Professor Kevin O'Dell has used a zombie apocalypse to explain real-life biomedial science and how best to tackle a global pandemic, particularly relevant during the current COVID-19 crisis.