SKILLS DEVELOPMENT
SULSA is committed to supporting lifelong learning and equal opportunity to access skills development. Through our skills training programmes and events we are raising awareness of careers in the life sciences and supporting researchers in realising and unlocking their potential in whichever path they choose.
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IndAc Conference
SULSA’s IndAc25 Conference is coming to Glasgow! Similar to IndAc23, this two-day conference will focus on industry engagement (for both collaborative R&D and employability) and skills development. Get an idea of the event by checking out our IndAc23 programme.
Please register your interest to be updated when registration launches.
Location: Technology and Innovation Centre, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow
Dates: 28th – 29th October 2025
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Forging Futures Scheme
This scheme aims to support and develop a cohort of researchers by enabling them to explore the opportunities available to them in academia and industry and equipping them with the tools to work effectively between the two.
Date: this scheme will run every two years with applications opening every second August
Target Audience: open to Post Docs and PhD Researchers
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Graduate Employability Masterclasses
Industry-led masterclasses for undergraduate and postgraduate students across Scottish universities. Students will be taken through the industry life cycle from concept to consumer, learn about career opportunities in life sciences, and build their professional network.
Date: Various dates from October – March annually
Target Audience: open to undergraduate and postgraduate students from Scottish universities
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Virtual Reality
SULSA can provide access to a Virtual Reality software module on Cell Culture. Co-designed with Merck, the training software provides hands-on experience in a GLP/GMP industrial lab setting and is being delivered to students across our SULSA members.
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Wider Engagement
SULSA works in partnership with Scottish Government, the Scottish Funding Council and Skills and Enterprise agencies to support skills delivery more broadly across Scotland and to improve the flow of talent into our life sciences sector.
