EVENTS AND WORKSHOPS
Explore our upcoming events and workshops and learn about the impact of our past events. Be sure to check out our Event Policy and SULSA Activity Planner.
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Life Sciences Pitching Bootcamp
Looking to improve your pitching skills in a safe and fun environment? Then join our Life Sciences Pitching Bootcamp and turn your research into an exciting business idea. This event is open to PhD students and postdoctoral researchers looking to develop key skills needed to sell their research ideas as viable commercial ventures.
A networking reception will take place at the end of the bootcamp where a winner from each category will be announced. Winners will receive funding towards their professional development.
Date: Wednesday 23rd October 2024
Location: Technology and Innovation Centre, Glasgow
Target Audience: open to Post Docs and PhD Researchers
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SULSA IndAc25
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: applications for 23-24 are now closed – this scheme will re-open in August 2025
Target Audience: open to Post Docs and PhD Researchers
past conferences
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SULSA Conference: IndAc 2023
Learn more about our two-day SULSA conference IndAc 2023 which focused on industry engagement, for both collaborative R&D and employability. Day one covered industry-academia collaboration and day two focused on employability and skills development run similar to a recruitment fair.
Target Audience: Varies depending on day – please refer to Event Programme to learn more
Date: 14-15th November 2023 (will run again 23rd – 24th October 2024)
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Disruptive Technologies Conference
In September 2019, SULSA ran a two-day conference focusing on Disruptive Technologies in the Life Sciences. Connecting individuals across the spectrum of research, industry and funding, this exciting meeting was an invaluable opportunity to hear from the pioneers of the ground-breaking technological advances that are fundamentally changing the way we study biology and understand disease. Please visit our page to learn more about the conference and explore what we’re doing to continue the momentum.
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Antimicrobial Resistance Conference
In April 2018, SULSA ran a two-day conference focusing on Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR). By connecting individuals across the spectrum of research, health, industry and policy, we allowed Scotland to work collectively to better address the issues surrounding AMR. Check out our AMR page to learn more about the conference, it’s impact and what we’re doing to continue the momentum.
