The University of Glasgow
Centre for the
Cellular Microenvironment
Between 9th-11th February 2026, colleagues from across our grants and partner universities came together for a focused series of activities designed to enhance collaboration, quality, and impact across our shared research ecosystem. The programme combined strategic discussion, external expert guidance, and hands‑on training to support our growing interdisciplinary community. International Advisory Board (IAB) Meetings for …
A Special Visitor at CeMi: Eva the Dog Returns! The Centre for the Cellular Microenvironment (CeMi) welcomed back a very special guest – Eva the dog – whose story remains one of the most memorable milestones in the centre’s history. Several years ago, Eva faced the prospect of losing her leg due to a severe …
CeMi showcase at Westminster On 4th November 2025, CeMi had the privilege of attending the Alliance for Human-Relevant Science Parliamentary Showcase at Portcullis House, Westminster. This event brought together leading researchers, companies in the non-animal methods (NAMs) space, and policymakers to discuss the future of UK life sciences and the role of human-relevant research …
This is a LIVE post that will be updated as the schedule is finalised closer to the event. The ability to create compelling visuals is crucial to communication in all scientific disciplines, playing a key role in conveying complex ideas, widening audience accessibility, and attracting attention to research. However, whilst interest in science illustration is …
Public engagement, sometimes called outreach, is how researchers share science beyond the lab. At CeMi, that means heading out to schools, community spaces, festivals, and even prisons to bring science to life. For us, science isn’t just something we do, it’s something we share. Glasgow Science Festival (GSF) Training: Each year, a handful of our …
Victoria McDowall, a fourth year student in Biomedical Engineering, writes here about her summer internship experience. Hello, my name is Victoria, and I am about to begin my fourth year of Biomedical Engineering at the University of Glasgow. This summer, I undertook a 10-week internship at the ARC through the EPSRC Vacation Internship scheme. My …