Menu Research Celebration 2021 GCUResearchResearch celebration In this section... Join us for our annual Research Celebration Discover how together we can achieve a better and more sustainable future for all. Our annual Research Celebration on May 26 and 27 will take place entirely online and will highlight the University's efforts in tackling the effects of not only the health impacts, but also the wider social impacts, of coronavirus both at home and overseas. Our work will be illustrated throughout the two days with varied and exciting sessions, including discussions on sustaining community volunteer organisations, the relationship between COVID-19 and climate change, new life-saving drug developments, reducing inequalities and effective contribution to tackling poverty. There will be an opening keynote from GCU’s inspirational Principal, Professor Pamela Gillies CBE, as she reflects on her earlier research career in light of the COVID pandemic and from Jason Leitch, National Clinical Director of the Scottish Government. The event will be rounded off by the traditional Three Minute Thesis competition, introducing the work of the next generation of researchers to join us in our mission for the Common Good. Research Celebration on May 26 and 27 - Running Order Day 1 10.00am – 11.00am Welcome and Keynote Principal 11.05am – 12.05pm Session 1 Workshops 1.00pm – 2.00pm Keynote Professor Jason Leitch 2.05pm – 3.05pm Session 2 Workshops 3.15pm – 4.15pm Session 3 Workshops 4.15pm – 4.30pm ‘What does Social Innovation mean to you?’ Day 2 9.30am – 10.30am Session 1 Workshops 10.45am – 11.45am Session 2 Workshops 12.45pm – 1.45pm Session 3 Workshops 2.00pm – 3.15pm Three Minute Thesis Competition Keynote speaker Professor Jason Leitch, National Clinical Director of the Scottish Government Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, Professor Leitch has played a key role in public health communication and engagement. He regularly features at Scottish Government press conferences as well as public engagement on regional and national television and radio. He was also awarded a 2020 Fletcher of Saltoun Award by the Saltire Society after they judged the public had benefitted enormously from his scientific skills, and commended him for making scientific knowledge accessible. A wide range of workshops to choose from Day one - 26 May 2021 Day one, Session one 11.05am-12.05am Day one, Session two 2.05pm-3.05pm Day one, Session three 3.15pm - 4.15pm Day two - 27 May 2021 Day two, Session one 9.30am - 10.30am Day two, Session two 10.45am - 11.45am Day two, Session three 12.45pm -1.45pm Register now Opportunities to connect and share ideas Meet our research community; get to know our PhD students, research associates and post-doctoral researchers. We will share with you the innovations and explorations that have the potential to make a positive impact in the world. We also want to hear from you. What’s your desire to improve our way of life? This could be your first step towards a business venture, career development or a new qualification. Come along to find out more about our range of postgraduate courses and research specialisms, as well as the wider application process, funding options or our Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTP)s. We promise you a day of varied and exciting sessions, including discussions on sustaining community volunteer organisations, the relationship between COVID-19 and climate change, new life-saving drug developments, reducing inequalities and effective contribution to tackling poverty. Rounded off with the traditional three-minute thesis competition, introducing the work of the next generation of researchers to join us in our mission for the Common Good. Register now Sustainable Development Goals Funded PhD opportunities Privacy PolicyTerms and conditionsAccessibilityFreedom of InformationModern Slavery StatementComplaints Procedure Copyright © Glasgow Caledonian University Glasgow Caledonian University is a registered Scottish charity, number SC021474