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Research in Action Week - The Global Research Institutes (GRIs) in Action F2F In-Person
What are the Global Research Institutes? What do they do? What are their future plans?
Heriot-Watt's world class research is focused on addressing global challenges and delivering benefits for society. At the heart of this mission lies our four Global Research Institutes (GRIs), revolutionising Health & Care, working to achieve Net Zero and beyond, pioneering robotics and understanding the changes in earth and marine sciences.
Join 4 of the Academic Leads from each GRI - Prof. Michel Kaiser, Prof. Gabi Medero, Prof. Yvan Petillot and Prof. Maiwenn Kersaudy-Kerhoas - for a panel discussion, chaired by Prof. Chris Turney, Heriot-Watt's Deputy Principal (Research & Impact).
Each of the academics will give an overview of the current activities of their respective GRI, their plans for the future and how this will contribute to HWU's research portfolio.
So if you have a question about any of the GRI activity or would just like to learn more, come along to the James Watt Centre on Wednesday 29th October. The panel discussion will be followed by a drinks reception, showcase of some of the ground-breaking research taking place within the GRIs and an opportunity for a more informal chat with representatives of each GRI.
Registration: 1pm-1.30pm
Panel Discussion: 1.30pm-3.15pm
Drinks reception: 3.15pm-4pm
- Date:
- Wednesday, October 29, 2025
- Time:
- 13:00 - 16:00
- Time Zone:
- UK, Ireland, Lisbon Time (Change time zone )
- Location:
- James Watt Centre, James Watt 2, Edinburgh Campus
- In-Person Events:
- Edinburgh Campus
- Audience:
- Academic Staff only PGR students only Research Staff only
Cancellations
All cancellations need to be made on LibCal, no later than 48hrs before each session starts. This will allow a person on the waiting list to attend.
Non-attendance
If you frequently cancel with short notice (less than 48 hours) or fail to show-up, this will be considered as non-attendance. If you miss 5 sessions in the same academic year, we will reach out to you to check in on your wellbeing and notify that you will not be able to book any further places until the end of academic year, unless a valid reason is given. Existing bookings will also be cancelled.