2026 UKICRS Workshop & Symposium in Glasgow
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The symposium will offer a wide range of opportunities for both young and established scientists to present their latest research and network with others from academia and industry.
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The UKICRS Symposium is primarily aimed at postgraduate students, postdoctoral research fellows, industrialists and academics working in the fields of pharmaceutical sciences and drug delivery.
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Dates for 2026 Symposium
Abstract submission deadline |
Friday 24th April |
Oral and poster notifications |
Friday 8th May |
New Horizons event, short talks from exhibitors, and dinner |
Thursday 11th June |
Research symposium |
Friday 12th June |
Abstract submission
UKICRS is now inviting submission of scientific abstracts for the 2026 Symposium. Deadline for submission of abstracts is Friday 24th April.
Please submit your abstract(s) using the online submission form.
Venue
Address
Strathclyde Institute of Pharmacy & Biomedical Sciences
University of Strathclyde Glasgow
161 Cathedral St, Glasgow G4 0RE, United Kingdom
Click here for campus map
About University of Strathclyde Glasgow
Founded in 1796 as a 'place of useful learning', the University of Strathclyde is a leading technological University based in the heart of Glasgow. It is a top 20 UK research-intensive university, named UK University of the Year in the Daily Mail 2026 awards, Scottish University of the Year 2026, and uniquely a two-time Times Higher University of the Year and Queens Anniversary Prize winner. The University houses a thriving international community with around 30,000 students from more than 140 countries. For more than 200 years, Strathclyde has delivered academic excellence through world-class research and teaching, providing students with flexible, innovative learning in preparation for their careers.
Strathclyde Institute of Pharmacy & Biomedical Sciences (SIPBS) is a leading centre for research focused on new medicines, better medicines and better use of medicines. SIPBS is a top UK School of Pharmacy delivering an accredited four year MPharm degree together with a range of accredited BSc and MSci degrees in the Biomedical Sciences. We offer a number of taught Masters degrees and have a thriving postgraduate research community undertaking PhD and MPhil higher degrees.
Strathclyde Institute of Pharmacy & Biomedical Sciences
University of Strathclyde Glasgow
161 Cathedral St, Glasgow G4 0RE, United Kingdom
Click here for campus map
About University of Strathclyde Glasgow
Founded in 1796 as a 'place of useful learning', the University of Strathclyde is a leading technological University based in the heart of Glasgow. It is a top 20 UK research-intensive university, named UK University of the Year in the Daily Mail 2026 awards, Scottish University of the Year 2026, and uniquely a two-time Times Higher University of the Year and Queens Anniversary Prize winner. The University houses a thriving international community with around 30,000 students from more than 140 countries. For more than 200 years, Strathclyde has delivered academic excellence through world-class research and teaching, providing students with flexible, innovative learning in preparation for their careers.
Strathclyde Institute of Pharmacy & Biomedical Sciences (SIPBS) is a leading centre for research focused on new medicines, better medicines and better use of medicines. SIPBS is a top UK School of Pharmacy delivering an accredited four year MPharm degree together with a range of accredited BSc and MSci degrees in the Biomedical Sciences. We offer a number of taught Masters degrees and have a thriving postgraduate research community undertaking PhD and MPhil higher degrees.
Programme
Thursday 11th June |
Friday 12th June |
From 8.00 am Registration 11.00 am Tea & Coffee (xxx) SESSION A xxx Chaired by xxx (xxx) New Horizons: Session Title TBC (xxx) 11.40 am Jenifer Mains / Bicycle Therapeutics / 'Developing and manufacturing Radiopharmaceuticals' 11.55 am Blair Johnstone / University of Strathclyde / 'xxx' 12.10 pm xxx / xxx / 'xxx' 12.25 pm '(Not) On the sofa': your chance to pitch questions to the speakers 1.00 pm Light lunch (xxx) SESSION B xxx Chaired by xxx (xxx) Short talks from our industrial exhibitors 2.00 pm Introduction 2.05 pm xxx 2.15 pm xxx 2.25 pm xxx 2.35 pm xxx 2.45 pm xxx 2.55 pm xxx 3.05 pm xxx 3.15 pm xxx 3.25 pm Close 7.00 pm / Symposium Dinner–xxx, Glasgow |
From 8.00 am Registration 9.00 am Welcome & Opening Remarks / xxx (xxx) / xxx (xxx) / (xxx) SESSION 1 xxx Chaired by xxx (xxx) & xxx (xxx) 9.10 am KEYNOTE: xxx / xxx / 'xxx' 9.40 am xxx / xxx / 'xxx' 9.55 am xxx / xxx / 'xxx' 10.10 am xxx / xxx / 'xxx' 10.25 am Tea & Coffee (xxx) SESSION 2 xxx Chaired by xxx (xxx) & xxx (xxx) 10.55 am xxx / xxx / 'xxx' 11.10 am xxx / xxx / 'xxx' 11.25 am xxx / xxx / 'xxx' 11.40 am xxx / xxx / 'xxx' 11.55 am Poster Session 1 (xxx) 12.45 pm Lunch (xxx) SESSION 3 xxx Chaired by xxx (xxx) & xxx (xxx) 1.45 pm KEYNOTE: xxx / xxx / 'xxx' 2.15 pm xxx/ xxx / 'xxx' 2.30 pm xxx / xxx / 'xxx' 2.45 pm xxx / xxx / 'xxx' 3.00 pm Poster Session 2 / Tea & Coffee (xxx) SESSION 4 xxx Chaired by xxx (xxx) 3.50 pm Soapbox Session (1 minute on any topic!) / Sign up here 4.35 pm Closing Remarks and Prizes |
Registration fees and online registration
- Postgraduate: £125
- Postdoctoral: £125
- Academic: £160
- Industrial: £220
You can complete online registration for the UKICRS Symposium here.
Exhibitors – Information on exhibitor packages and registering as an exhibitor is available here. Exhibitor registration is entirely separate from normal delegate registration.
Exhibitors – Information on exhibitor packages and registering as an exhibitor is available here. Exhibitor registration is entirely separate from normal delegate registration.
Symposium Dinner
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All registered delegates and exhibitors are invited to attend the Symposium dinner, 7.00 pm Thursday 11th June at Mharsanta. The cost of dinner and one drink is covered by your Symposium registration fee, although you'll pay for any additional drinks. The full address of the venue and the website are provided below.
Address: 26 Bell Street, Glasgow G1 1LG Scotland
Website: https://www.mharsanta.co.uk/
Menu: buffet_menu.pdf
Please note: The restaurant is limited to 150 persons for dinner. We will prioritise dinner places based on time of registration. Please register early so as not to be disappointed!
For any queries related to the dinner, please contact UKICRS ([email protected]).
Address: 26 Bell Street, Glasgow G1 1LG Scotland
Website: https://www.mharsanta.co.uk/
Menu: buffet_menu.pdf
Please note: The restaurant is limited to 150 persons for dinner. We will prioritise dinner places based on time of registration. Please register early so as not to be disappointed!
For any queries related to the dinner, please contact UKICRS ([email protected]).
Poster format
As always, poster presentations will be at the heart of this year’s symposium. Two poster sessions will be held on Friday 12th June. All poster boards will be in xxx format ( height 1200mm x width 900mm), accommodating a portrait-style A0 poster.
Industrial Session & Exhibition
The UKICRS Symposium is a great opportunity for companies and other organisations to exhibit their products and services to academics and researchers in the UK and Ireland. Registering as an exhibitor gives you:
Full details of the exhibitor packages and the online registration payment facility are available here.
If you wish to ship items, please use the following shipping address:
John Arbuthnott Bldg
161 Cathedral Street
Glasgow
G4 0RE
Deliveries
SIPBs accepts deliveries Monday–Friday 08:00-15:00. We do not have many storage areas onsite. Therefore, we request that items are not delivered any earlier than 2 days before the event. The University of Strathclyde cannot accept responsibility for any items left onsite. If shipping multiple items, we recommend that the items are numbered, e.g. ‘1 of 3’.
Following the event we ask that all items are taken offsite where possible. For any items being collected by couriers, all items are to be sealed & labelled with the company details, ready for collection. Couriers must be informed as to what they are being sent to collect before arriving. The University of Strathclyde cannot accept any responsibility for any items left onsite.
Lifts
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Handcarts
Pallet lifters and handcarts cannot be provided at the university. We ask to arrange your own equipment.
Car parking
Parking is available at NCP George Street: https://www.ncp.co.uk/find-a-car-park/car-parks/glasgow-george-street/. Unfortunately we are unable to offer parking passes.
- a 10-minute presentation slot at the 2.00–3.30 pm session on Thursday 11th June
- an exhibitor table with power supply for the duration of the meeting, which can be used to display equipment or information. The exhibitor space will be available for set-up Thursday morning from 8.00 am onwards.
- attendance at the Symposium dinner on the evening of Thursday 11th June
Full details of the exhibitor packages and the online registration payment facility are available here.
If you wish to ship items, please use the following shipping address:
John Arbuthnott Bldg
161 Cathedral Street
Glasgow
G4 0RE
Deliveries
SIPBs accepts deliveries Monday–Friday 08:00-15:00. We do not have many storage areas onsite. Therefore, we request that items are not delivered any earlier than 2 days before the event. The University of Strathclyde cannot accept responsibility for any items left onsite. If shipping multiple items, we recommend that the items are numbered, e.g. ‘1 of 3’.
Following the event we ask that all items are taken offsite where possible. For any items being collected by couriers, all items are to be sealed & labelled with the company details, ready for collection. Couriers must be informed as to what they are being sent to collect before arriving. The University of Strathclyde cannot accept any responsibility for any items left onsite.
Lifts
xxx
Handcarts
Pallet lifters and handcarts cannot be provided at the university. We ask to arrange your own equipment.
Car parking
Parking is available at NCP George Street: https://www.ncp.co.uk/find-a-car-park/car-parks/glasgow-george-street/. Unfortunately we are unable to offer parking passes.
Sponsor the event
UKICRS is a registered UK charity and relies upon sponsorship from its various partners to help cover the costs of the annual Symposium. If you or your company would like to sponsor the event, please email Purav Shah. Purav is the UKICRS committee member with responsibility for sponsorship.
Getting to Glasgow
https://www.glasgowairport.com/
With over 20 airlines serving over 100 destinations worldwide, including Canada, the US, the Caribbean, Europe, the Gulf as well as critical links to UK domestic and the Scottish islands, Glasgow is key in delivering connectivity via an extensive route network.
Carrying over seven million passengers per year, Glasgow Airport serves more Scottish destinations than any other airport and is a key component of Scotland’s transport infrastructure.
Getting to the city from the airport
Bus: Glasgow Airport Express Service 500 is operated by First Glasgow and is the official bus service connecting the airport and the city centre from just 15 minutes. Glasgow Airport Express Service 500 offers a fast, reliable and sustainable connection to and from the airport aboard a full fleet of electric buses. From the city, catch Glasgow Airport Express Service 500 from Buchanan Bus Station, stance 46. From the airport, catch Glasgow Airport Express Service 500 from stance 1.
Taxi: Getting a taxi from Glasgow Airport is incredibly convenient. Our fleet of 180 taxis, easily recognizable by their iconic white colour, are readily available at the prestigious pick-up location just outside the Terminal building. No pre-booking is required; you can access our taxis directly from outside the terminal.
Due to limited availability of drivers and vehicles, we are unable to provide return journeys at this time.
With over 20 airlines serving over 100 destinations worldwide, including Canada, the US, the Caribbean, Europe, the Gulf as well as critical links to UK domestic and the Scottish islands, Glasgow is key in delivering connectivity via an extensive route network.
Carrying over seven million passengers per year, Glasgow Airport serves more Scottish destinations than any other airport and is a key component of Scotland’s transport infrastructure.
Getting to the city from the airport
Bus: Glasgow Airport Express Service 500 is operated by First Glasgow and is the official bus service connecting the airport and the city centre from just 15 minutes. Glasgow Airport Express Service 500 offers a fast, reliable and sustainable connection to and from the airport aboard a full fleet of electric buses. From the city, catch Glasgow Airport Express Service 500 from Buchanan Bus Station, stance 46. From the airport, catch Glasgow Airport Express Service 500 from stance 1.
Taxi: Getting a taxi from Glasgow Airport is incredibly convenient. Our fleet of 180 taxis, easily recognizable by their iconic white colour, are readily available at the prestigious pick-up location just outside the Terminal building. No pre-booking is required; you can access our taxis directly from outside the terminal.
Due to limited availability of drivers and vehicles, we are unable to provide return journeys at this time.
Take the train to Glasgow and discover Scotland's biggest city. There are direct services to Glasgow from almost all of Scotland and England's major cities — travel from London to Glasgow in 4h 29m, Manchester to Glasgow in 2h 58m and Edinburgh to Glasgow in 1h 5m.
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Information on Glasgow can be found at: https://www.visitglasgow.com/
Accommodation in Glasgow
Delegates are responsible for booking and purchasing their own accommodation. However, we offer some recommendations below.
Hotels
Premier Inn, George Square
Mercure Glasgow City Centre
Hostels
Clyde hostel
Luxury hotels
Blythswood Square Hotel
Hotels
Premier Inn, George Square
Mercure Glasgow City Centre
Hostels
Clyde hostel
Luxury hotels
Blythswood Square Hotel
