Life Sciences Partnerships Day
Aligning Research with Real-World Impact
Join us for a day of connection, collaboration and innovation bringing together academic researchers, funders, industry and other external organisations. Explore how the University of Glasgow’s life sciences expertise can help tackle real-world challenges.
Date: Wednesday, 1st October 2025
Location: Advanced Research Centre (ARC) Seminar Suites, University of Glasgow
Why attend?
This event is designed to create space for meaningful engagement between MVLS researchers and external organisations. Through a combination of keynote talks, industry-led pitches, collaborative workshops, and networking opportunities, the day aims to:
- Showcase MVLS research strengths and ambitions
- Identify opportunities for collaborative problem-solving
- Facilitate conversations around funding, skills development, and translational impact
- Build lasting partnerships to address key societal challenges with a focus on human and animal health, life sciences, and the environment
Agenda
Morning Session: Research and Development Challenges and Research Solutions
9.00am – 9:30am
- Registration and Refreshments/Networking
9:30am – 9:45am
- Welcome & Opening Remarks Speaker: Iain McInnes, VP & Head of College
9:45am – 10:05am
- Keynote Address: MVLS Research & Innovation Speakers: Professor Gerard Graham, Dean of Research & Innovation & Dr Louise Mason, Head of Innovation & Enterprise
10:05am – 10:15am
- MVLS Partnerships Support
10:15am – 11:15am
- Partner Challenges Pitch Session Chair: Dr Natasha Tian, Senior Partnerships Manager Moderators: MVLS Partnerships Team
11:15am – 11:30am
- Coffee Break & Networking
11:30am – 12:15pm
- Education Session Co-Chairs: Professor Cheryl Woolhead, Dean of Learning & Teaching, Professor Stuart Nicklin, Dean of Postgraduate Research Moderator: David Faulds, Employer Engagement Manager
12:15pm – 1:30pm
- Lunch & Networking
Afternoon Session: Building Success Through Partnerships
1:30pm – 2:15pm
- Keynote Speaker: Successful Industry-Academia Collaboration Speaker: Dr Simon Barry, Executive Director, Oncology, AstraZeneca
2:15pm – 2:45pm
- Overview of MVLS Research Facilities
2:45pm – 3:45pm
- Funding & Partnership Opportunities Panel Chair: Dr Louise Mason, Head of Innovation & Enterprise Moderators: MVLS Partnerships Team
3:45pm – 4.00pm
- Wrap-up: Key Takeaways Speakers: Professor Gerard Graham, Dean of Research & Innovation & Dr Louise Mason, Head of Innovation & Enterprise
4.00pm – 5:00pm
- Drinks reception & Networking
Want to Get Involved?
If you’re a College of Medical, Veterinary & Life Sciences (MVLS) researcher or external organisation interested in contributing to the programme, exhibiting, or pitching a research and development challenge, please contact the MVLS Partnerships Team.