Join them to hear about their capabilities, services and equipment available, and how you can access them. The showcase will introduce;

MATCH - The Materials Characterisation Hub (formerly the CoSE Analytical Suite) is a central facility within CoSE, offering advanced materials characterisation services to researchers across the University and beyond. The hub provides expertise and access to techniques including MicroCT, XPS, 3D-ED, ICP-OES, and thermal analysis, supporting the analysis of structure, composition, and properties across a wide range of materials.

GEMS - Geoanalytical Electron Microscopy and Spectroscopy - provides centimeter-to-nanometer scale imaging, chemical characterisation and detailed microstructural analysis of diverse materials.

KNC - Kelvin Nanocharacterisation Centre – is a leading centre for electron and ion microscopies. KNC provides imaging and analysis of materials at length-scales from the sub-millimetre to the atomic scale

Mechanobiology Facility (MBF)- The mechanobiology facility provides access to devices for the biophysical and biomechanical characterisation and manufacturing of biological samples and biomaterials across scales, from molecules to cells and tissues. Alongside instrumentation, the facility offers technical support and expertise, ensuring users receive both practical assistance and scientific guidance.

Over lunch you will have the opportunity to network with colleagues from across the University and externally at a poster session in the ARC Atrium.

Programme

• 09.00 Registration, tea, coffee and refreshments

• 09.15 Welcome

  Professor Margaret Lucas, Dean of Research, College of Science and Engineering.

• 09.30 MATCH, Materials Characterisation Hub

  Drs Claire Wilson and Dan Bribiesca Sykes, Chris Kelly

• 10.30 GEMS

  Dr Liene Spruženiece

• 11:00 Break – tea, coffee and refreshments

• 11.30 Mechanobiology

  Professor Massimo Vassalli and Dr Vineetha Jayawarna

• 12.00 KNC

  Professors Stephen McVitie and Donald Maclaren

• 12:30 Wrap up

• 12:45 Lunch, networking and posters session

• 14:00-16.30 Sign up for the following focused sessions:
  
  MATCH sessions:

  
  3D-electron diffraction

• Availability of dedicated electron diffractometers, such as the Rigaku Synergy-ED at the University of Glasgow, have significantly expanded access to 3D electron diffraction (3D-ED), particularly for X-ray crystallographers. This technique enables structure determination from sub-micron single crystals—samples that would appear polycrystalline in conventional X-ray diffraction—offering valuable insights across diverse research fields.

• This workshop will showcase some capabilities of 3D-ED providing an opportunity for both experts and non-experts to explore the technique.

  MicroCT

• The MicroCT Facility houses a Zeiss 620 Versa X-ray Microscope performing 3D material characterisation for a diverse range of applications, from biology to geology to engineering, at sub-micron resolutions. This workshop will highlight and demonstrate the capabilities of microCT for a broad range of applications with talks from experts in the field, providing an opportunity to learn more about this technique for experts and non-experts alike.

  XPS – x-ray photoelectron spectroscopy

• Our Kratos AXIS Supra+ x-ray photoelectron spectrometer is equipped with a variety of experimental options to probe chemical and electronic properties of a material at its surface, in addition to depth profiles.

• GEMS lab visits: this is an opportunity to find out more about the facilities from Liene Spruženiece. Please note that the facilities can accommodate only a small number of visitors at a time, so do book on the Eventbrite if interested.

• Mechanobiology Facility visit: Explore this new and exciting research hub and discuss your research needs. Please note that the facilities can accommodate only a small number of visitors at a time, so do book on the Eventbrite if interested. Available to see and demo are: Confocal microscope, AFM, Nanoindenter, Brillouin Microscope, Rheometer.

• KNC discussion session: discuss your interest in the capabilities of the facility with Stephen McVitie and Donald Maclaren. Please book on the Eventbrite specifying in notes any aspect you’re especially interested in.