The event is for all early career researchers involved in biomedical or health based research, this includes early PostDocs and PhD students. The aim of the event is purely a networking activity, the University of Galway is a relatively small University with a lot of resources available. The only problem is that these resources are often unknown, to assist in the progression of your research we offer this networking event where you can discuss you research to seek potential help and opportunities. It is also a chance to meet other researchers to network both socially and academically.

The event will be a “speed dating” style networking allowing participants to have as many engaging conversations as possible. Please be prepared to discuss your research in an elevator pitch style (i.e. 60 seconds) which covers the background, objectives and aims of your project/research. There will be lunch, tea and coffee provided. It is encouraged that all ECRs regardless of stage attend to maximise the impact this first event of many may have

Instructions

Round 1 will take place in the Open Space in the Biz Hub. You will be asked to take a seat and will be assigned a number. Please keep this number on you for the duration of the event.

If you have been given an odd number, you will remain sitting for the duration of round 1. If you have been given an even number, you will be asked to move to the next table to your left each time the bell goes. You will each have 60 seconds to introduce yourself to the person you are speaking with.

Session 2 will take place across the Open Space and Collaboration Room. If you have an odd number, please go to the Open Space. If you have an even number, please go to the Collaboration Room. You will be divided into groups based on your number. There will be 4 rounds in session 2. Round 1 will last 5 minutes, rounds 2-4will last 10 minutes each.