UK GIBA Network+ Annual Meeting: Connect, Create, Collaborate

Join the Network+ community for a full‑day gathering in the heart of Edinburgh’s Old Town. This annual meeting brings members from across the UK together to reflect, plan, and collaborate on the future of our work.

The event will be preceded by a full-day programme for early career researchers at the same venue. 

Annual meeting 

Date: Thursday 10th September 2026

Time: 9.30am – 4.00pm

Early Career Researcher Day 

Date: Wednesday 9th September 2026 

Time: 9.30am – 4.00pm 

What to Expect

• Strategic updates on progress, priorities, and upcoming initiatives
• Opportunities for meaningful collaboration and open discussion
• Space to share insights, explore new ideas, and build connections

The meeting will be held at the Radisson Blu Hotel on the Royal Mile, a modern, well‑equipped venue within Edinburgh’s historic centre.

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Why Attend

• The only occasion this year when the full Network+ community meets in person
• An opportunity to contribute to key decisions and future direction
• A chance to engage with new partners and reconnect with colleagues
• A forward‑looking agenda designed to inspire fresh perspectives and innovative thinking

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Frequently Asked Questions 

Do I have to be a member of the GIBA Network+? 

Yes. To process your travel expenses, you will need to be based in the UK and signed up to the UK GIBA Network+. Sign up here

How do I claim event expenses? 

This document will show what expenses you can claim. Please note that only the maximum amount stated can be claimed, anything over will not be paid. 

You will need to complete (1) Bank Information Form & (2) Expense Claim Form. Please put Phuong Le (p.le@soton.ac.uk) as your University contact on the form and leave the finance information section clear to be entered by the GIBA Event team. 

Once complete, please send the two forms along with all your scanned receipts to Phuong Le by email (p.le@soton.ac.uk) or post to: Phuong Le, MP 887, IDS reception, Southampton General Hospital, Tremona Road, SO16 6YD. 

If you need any help filling in the form or have any questions, do not hesitate to contact Phuong Le (p.le@soton.ac.uk). 

Will there be filming and photography at this event? 

Please be advised that filming and photography will be taking place throughout the day. If you do not wish to appear in any images captured, please notify staff on arrival. 

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