"Turning Ideas into Impact at the Medical Device Manufacturing Centre" and "From Academia to Action: Building Real-World Impact Through Practitioner and Entrepreneur Engagement"

This series brings together a diverse range of speakers, including experienced academics, professional service experts, and fellow ECRs, to share practical advice, career insights, and personal experiences. Through these sessions, we aim to explore key aspects of research careers - from publishing and funding to networking, collaboration, and career development both within and beyond academia.

We are delighted to announce the speakers for the third seminar in the 2026/27 Early Career Researcher Seminar Series:

Dr Lisa Salisbury, Reader in Physiotherapy, Practitioner in Residence at Heriot-Watt University, and Honorary Research Consultant at NHS Lothian; Dr Nikita Daga, Network Manager for the CONSOLIDATE Project and Entrepreneur in Residence at Queen Margaret University; and Dr Jane Crowley, Technology Specialist and Research Associate at the Medical Device Manufacturing Centre.

This session will cover Jane’s Talk "Turning Ideas into Impact at the Medical Device Manufacturing Centre" and a joint talk from Lisa and Nikita titled "From Academia to Action: Building Real-World Impact Through Practitioner and Entrepreneur Engagement"

These sessions will run from 1pm to 2pm in EMG80 (Health and Care Collaborative Space, hybrid option available) and the dates for your diary are as follows:

• Thursday 19th November 2026 – Dr Lisa Salisbury, Dr Nikita Daga and Dr Jane Crowley.
• Thursday 21st January 2027
• Thursday 18th February 2027
• Thursday 18th March 2027
• Thursday 8th April 2027
• Thursday 13th May 2027
• Thursday 10th June 2027

Tea/coffee and biscuits will be served on arrival.