DIIF aims to encourage and facilitate interdisciplinary collaborations, in order to generate lasting impact and solve major challenges.
What is DIIF?
Dundee Interdisciplinary and Innovation Forum (DIIF) is a University of Dundee forum that aims to increase interdisciplinary working opportunities and research collaborations – both internally and externally with partners and industry.
The forum facilitates events throughout the year which are designed to:
- Provide networking environments where introductions can be made and ideas explored.
- Encourage and facilitate interdisciplinary collaborations, with the long term view of solving major challenges and creating lasting social and economic impact.
- Encourage early intervention of major research challenges.
- Explore the funding landscape and prepare researchers for new funding opportunities.
- Stimulate new research ideas/approaches.
- Support Early Career Researchers.
Why DIIF?
Interdisciplinary research is central to the University Transformation Strategy. It allows us to be joined up in our thinking and to present challenges to solutions that proactively solve a number of real-life problems. DIIF events can be used as a vehicle to encourage and facilitate collaborations and to form new working groups.
How do DIIF events work?
DIIF events are typically led by a University academic and supported by Research and Innovation Services (RIS). They range from small focussed meetings to regional events with 100+ delegates. Each event is contextualised by a research theme and knowledge and understanding of the funding landscapes for these themes are provided and explored.
RIS proactively scope for industry collaborations pre and post event and provide additional support with applications and partnerships that arise.
Programme of upcoming internal events
You will find details of our upcoming events along with links to register your attendance in the table below. We develop our programme using feedback from previous events, and welcome ideas for future events from staff, students and external parties. If you are interested in leading or participating in a DIIF event, please let us know by contacting RIS via ris-events@dundee.ac.uk
| Theme | Topic | Date | Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regional Engagement |
Creative Economies |
16 July 2020 | Microsoft Teams | Orla Kelly |
| Information Resources |
Research Connect |
29 July 2020 | Microsoft Teams | Emma Warbrick |
| Artificial Intelligence & Data |
Data Science at UoD |
5 August 2020 | Microsoft Teams | Fiona Mitchell |
| Regional Engagement |
Regional Business Recovery |
19 August 2020 | Microsoft Teams | Jamie Henderson |
| Artificial Intelligence & Data |
Machine Learning & AI |
26 August 2020 | Microsoft Teams | Neil Mather |
| Global Challenges Research Fund |
GCRF & Sustainable Development Goals |
9 September 2020 | Microsoft Teams | Alastair Strickland |
| Regional Engagement |
Regional Collaboration for Business Recovery |
16 September 2020 | Microsoft Teams | Margaret Teven |
| Society & Impact |
Public Services Design |
14 October 2020 | Microsoft Teams | Grant Davidson |
| Information Resources |
KEF Information Session |
28 October 2020 | Microsoft Teams | Margaret Teven |
| Artificial Intelligence & Data |
Scottish Data Scientist Meet-Up |
4 November 2020 | TBC | Fiona Mitchell |
| Regional Engagement |
MSIP |
2 December 2020 | TBC | Orla Kelly |
| Research Environment |
Write it Right!: Facilitated Grant Writing |
POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE First Wednesday of every month |
EduZone, Main Library | Emma Warbrick |
Past events
If you would like any additional information regarding past events, please email the associated contact or RIS via ris-events@dundee.ac.uk.
What next for research? EU Funding
Wednesday 1 July 2020, 11:00 - 12:30, Online
- The second in a series of 'What Next' discussions, aiming to identify opportunities early and connect with researchers across the University.
This session was led by Jen Morgan, European Advisor UK Research Office (UKRO), Brussels. Jen outlined some of the key remaining opportunities for UK participants within the Horizon 2020 programme, including the EU Green Deal (€1bn of funding) in September.
Contact: Grant Davidson
What next for research? COVID-19
Tuesday 2 June 2020, 10:00 - 11:30, Online
- The first in a series of 'What Next' discussions, aiming to identify opportunities early and connect with researchers across the University. This pilot session focussed on healthcare and social sciences, highlighting the following calls:
Strategic Priorities Fund: Adolescence, Mental Health and the Developing Mind – closing date 15 September 2020
Industrial Strategy Challenge Fund: Healthy Ageing Social, Behavioural & Design - outline closing date June 2020
UKRI Sandpit: Digital Technologies for Health and Care - EOI deadline 8 September 2020
Joint Programming Initiative: Equality and Wellbeing Across Generations – submission deadline 14 September 2020
Contact: Orla Kelly
Management KTP Opportunities
Monday 26 May 2020, 14:00 - 15:30, Online
- A virtual meeting with the School of Business, Dr Alison Reith (KTP Development Officer, North of Scotland KTP Centre) and Dr Lorna Howarth (KTP Advisor, Fife and Tayside). Focussing on the support network and grant funding initiatives available to business school academics interested in working with companies on applied innovative research and development projects.
- For those with a University of Dundee login, a recording of this event can be viewed here and associated materials can be found via this link.
Contact: Jamie Henderson, Consultancy Manager
Transforming Michelin in Dundee: Q&A with John Reid, CEO of MSIP
Monday 25 May 2020, 11:30 - 13:00, Online
- A virtual meeting with with John Reid, CEO of Michelin Scotland Innovation Parc. Focussing on what to expect in the coming months, and how the University of Dundee community can get involved. Including presentations from John Reid (CEO, MSIP), John Rowan (VP Research & Knowledge Exchange, UoD) and Moray Newlands (Associate Dean for Industrial Engagement, UoD).
- A recording of this event and associated materials can be viewed by those with a University of Dundee login via this link.
Contact: Orla Kelly, Industrial Strategy Manager
COVID-19 Research Funding
Thursday 14 May 2020, 14:00 - 15:00, Online
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A virtual drop-in session Grant Davidson from RIS. Providing a brief overview of open funding opportunities for COVID-19 related research, followed by Q&A.
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For those with a University of Dundee login, a recording of this event can be viewed here.
Contact: Grant Davidson
EPSRC Presentation with Q&A
Wednesday 8 April 2020, 09:30 - 12:30, Online
Contact: Orla Kelly, Industrial Strategy Manager
From bench to bedside; the route from university, through industry, to the patient
Wednesday 5 February 2020, 13:00 -14:00, Tanis Drummond Lecture Theatre
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A joint event as part of the School of Medicine seminar series, Imran Farid (Executive Account Director of GE Healthcare), Perry Frederick (Senior Research Director for Europe at GE Healthcare) and Nigel McLean (Technology Transfer Manager at University of Dundee Research & Innovation Services) providing insight into what it takes to bring an idea from a university or hospital to market for use in patient care.
Contact: Nigel McLean, Technology Transfer Manager
Energy and Clean Growth
Wednesday 8 January 2020, 10:00 -13:00, River Room 3
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A joint event with the Energy Technology Partnership (ETP), bringing together researchers from across the University to discuss our work in the energy sector, and how our research can support the UK and global clean growth agendas.
Contact: Orla Kelly, Industrial Strategy Manager
Joanne Butterworth
Project Officer - Strategic Initiatives
+44 (0)1382 386650j.butterworth@dundee.ac.uk