OxTalks will soon move to the new Halo platform and will become 'Oxford Events.' There will be a need for an OxTalks freeze. This was previously planned for Friday 14th November – a new date will be shared as soon as it is available (full details will be available on the Staff Gateway).
In the meantime, the OxTalks site will remain active and events will continue to be published.
If staff have any questions about the Oxford Events launch, please contact halo@digital.ox.ac.uk
GSK’s Immunology Catalyst is an innovative opportunity for academic researchers to pursue their independent research whilst on sabbatical in a major pharmaceutical company. By inviting academic scientists to work alongside top industry scientists at their site in Stevenage, GSK intend to stimulate scientific conversations, foster new collaborations, and catalyse breakthroughs in immunology.
The Catalyst supports selected academic researchers with access to the company’s research tools and equipment, drug discovery experts, and financial support. This provides researchers experience of working in industry, whilst they remain employed by their university and are encouraged to continue publishing their work.
Interaction between Catalyst members and GSK scientists is key. Catalyst scientists are hosted in existing GSK laboratories with aligned research, scattering them throughout the company.
Catalyst members are invited to GSK seminars and project meetings where their alternative perspective is welcomed. By participating in scientific and strategic discussions the academic researchers deepen their knowledge of drug discovery and translational research and set the foundations for long-term collaborative relationships.
Gillian and Emma will talk more about the Immunology Catalyst programme and the areas of focus in 2021 onwards. They will also cover how to apply to the programme.
