Online Activities and Resources
In the College of Medical, Veterinary, and Life Sciences, our staff and students work hard to transform lives by tackling the major life science, biomedical, population and environmental health challenges of our times. The research we do, and the changes we want to achieve, can be grouped into 4 key themes.
Check out these video activities and resources linked to the themes above and explore science, health, and wellbeing at home, in the classroom, or wherever you fancy!
Fundamentals of Life
Keeping Tick Safe
Information and resources on ticks and keeping safe! Posters, lesson plan & citizen science activity pack.
Tick Map
Have you seen, or been bitten by, a tick while out and about in Scotland? If so, tell us about it so we can add it to our Tick Map!
The Journey of a Blood Sample
Short videos discussing blood samples, biobanks & viruses.
Glowing Science in Your Home
Ever wondered why some things glow in the dark? Find out more from scientists Elaine and Andreia, make your own blue light, and explore the objects that glow around your home!
Health Inequalities
Healthyville
When you think about living a healthy life, what sorts of things do you think about? Explore our town HealthyVille and see if you can spot all of the features of a healthy life.
7 Days of Self-Care Scorecard
Use our self-care scorecard to track your healthy habits. Download the template on our website and mark off the days when you manage to set some time aside for yourself.
Data Detective
Take part in our Data Detective game and explore why data is so important in research.
Planetary Health
Craft Your Own Red Squirrel
Ever seen a red squirrel in Scotland? Download the template and craft you own squirrel alongside two of our PhD researchers, Paula and Lineta, and learn why the population of red squirrels has decreased.
Upcycle Your Own Planter
Follow the steps in this video to create your own self-watering plant pot – using a plastic bottle! This video was created as part of the Glasgow Science Festival’s Science on the Sofa programme. You can find more fun science activities on our website.
Glasgow Science Festival - Science on the Sofa
Launched in 2007, Glasgow Science Festival (GSF) has grown to be one of the largest science festivals in the UK. GSF takes science events to venues across the city where we engage with around 100,000 people, from all ages and backgrounds, through the June festival and tens of thousands more through our community projects.