Join us for an afternoon of meeting fellow global health researchers, hearing about new projects and talking about your own research. This free half-day face-to-face UoE-internal event will consist of a mixture of presentations, opportunities to network, a panel event and opportunities for feedback. Please note that there is no hybrid option. Research groups will showcase their projects situated in the alcoves within the Playfair Library.

Lunch (12.30-13.00) and afternoon tea and coffee will be provided.

Presentations will start at 13.00 with keynote speaker Prof Devi Sridhar. Other confirmed speakers include Prof Lindsay Jaacks, Dr Chelsea Morroni, Dr Helen Stagg, Ifeanyi Omah, Prof Harry Campbell (RESPIRE) and Dr Guyo Roba (Jameel Observatory). The event will close with an panel discussion hosted by Prof James Smith on how to build on Edinburgh's strengths in global health research and galvanise resources for more interdiscliplinary cross-College collaborations.

Due to restrictions currently in place, capacity to attend in person is limited to 150 people. We have a waiting list in place, so please register your interest.

Accessibility: Please email the event organiser (lena.lorenz@ed.ac.uk) if you require step-free access to the Playfair Library. The entrance and disabled toilets are located at the ground floor. The Playfair Library is on the first floor, which is accessible by lift. There is an induction loop installed in the Playfair Library. Please contact Lena if you have any questions or requirements.

Agenda

12.30-13.00 Lunch and networking

13.00-13.05 Welcome by Prof Rebecca Reynolds, Dean International CMVM

13.05-13.30 Keynote: Prof Devi Sridhar in conversation with Prof Liz Grant

13.30-13.40 Dr Chelsea Morroni

13.40-13.50 Mr Ifeanyi Omah

13.50-14.00 Prof Lindsay Jaacks

14.00-14.10 Dr Helen Stagg

14.10-15.10 Networking in themed alcoves (see overleaf) – Refreshments provided

15.10-15.25 Prof Harry Campbell – “RESPIRE”

15.25-15.40 Dr Guyo Roba – “Jameel Observatory”

15.40-16.15 Roundtable chaired by Prof James Smith: “How to build on Edinburgh's strengths in global health research and galvanise resources for more interdiscliplinary cross-College collaborations to align to institutional, national and international agendas”

16.15-16.20 Summary of the day by Dr Andy Hopker, Associate Dean International, R(D)SVS

16.20-16.30 Closing remarks by Prof David Argyle, acting Head of CMVM

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Global Health Showcasing and Networking Event