The University of Glasgow
Centre for the
Cellular Microenvironment
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 …
Recently, a group of ECRs from CeMi visited the ISIS Neutron and Muon Source at the STFC Rutherford Appleton Laboratory in Oxfordshire. The team travelled to use the neutron beam in small-angle neutron scattering (SANS) experiments to probe and investigate the structure of hydrogel matrices used to construct in vitro tissue models at the centre. …
On the 11th March, the Parliamentary & Scientific Committee hosted STEM for Britain 2025 in Portcullis House, at the Houses of Parliament. STEM for Britain gives Early Career Researchers (ECRs) an opportunity to present and discuss their ground-breaking research to Members of both Houses of Parliament at Westminster, and stimulates conversation and engagement both within …