Make sure you don’t miss…
Monday
- The *Research Professional Welcome Reception takes place on the Monday evening, 16:00- 17:30 in the Strathblane Foyer. Generously sponsored by our media partners, *Research Professional, the Welcome Reception is specifically for those who have never been to an INORMS Congress before. Come along and get your welcome drink, meet some new friends and get some hints and tips from INORMS die-hards on how to get the most out of your time here in Edinburgh. Admission free, but please book in advance by revisiting your account on the INORMS Registration site and selecting this event.
- *Research Professional Question Time, ‘Global research matters’, takes place on the Monday evening, from 17:45 in the Strathblane Foyer. Sponsored by our media partners *Research Professional, come along for a welcome drink and then experience a live Question Time event featuring a panel of distinguished speakers discussing key research issues of the day, topped off by a delicious fish and chips supper. Admission free but advanced booking is essential. Register for this event at: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/research-professionals-question-time-global-research-matters-tickets-44329269037
Tuesday
- ARMA’s Annual General Meeting takes place on Tuesday morning at 08:15 before the Congress begins. Join us for bacon rolls and coffee before short presentations by ARMA’s Chair, Deputy Chair and Treasurer. Find out what’s been happening over the past year and what the plans are for the future! Open to all, including those not members of ARMA.
- Thinkwrite lunchtime symposium: Tackling Complex Documents & Bid Writing – the ThinkWrite approach, from Dr Pete Moore. Tuesday lunchtime, 12:45- 14:00, Lammermuir Suite, with complimentary lunch provided. Sponsored by Thinkwrite. To thrive as a researcher requires strong writing skills. An independent researcher must write targeted Grant bids that win, write notes that mentor and manage a team and write Papers that get published and noticed. The ThinkWrite writing model provides an effective and efficient, analytical approach to these important tasks. With a European reputation for delivering engaging Workshops, Director Dr Pete Moore will unpack the model, demonstrate its value and answer your questions. Join him for lunch on Tuesday! Admission free, but please book in advance by revisiting your account on the INORMS Registration site and selecting this event.
- Elsevier lunchtime symposium: Grand Challenges Tuesday lunchtime, 12:45-14:00, Platform 5, with complimentary lunch provided. Sponsored by Elsevier. In this lunchtime symposium, you will have the opportunity to hear from a Funder, a Research Office Director and Elsevier on the growing importance of Grand Challenges and how different actors in the research cycle are supporting this subject. After short presentations, the speakers will take part in a round table discussion with the audience. Participants will be given a bespoke analysis of their own institutions strengths around the UN Sustainable Development Goals at the end of the session. Admission free, but please book in advance by revisiting your account on the INORMS Registration site and selecting this event.
- The Quiz, delivered by Emerald/Research Media, Tuesday evening, 18:00- 20:00. Join quiz master John Eggleton from Emerald Publishing’s creative agency business, Research Media, as he leads you through an evening of knowledge-testing fun. Offering the perfect opportunity to network with colleagues, this informal evening will be sure to entertain. A complimentary drink awaits you on arrival. Cash bar available. Admission free, but please book in advance by revisiting your account on the INORMS Registration site and selecting this event.
- Dinner Groups, Tuesday evening from 20:00. After a busy day at the Congress, unwind over a delicious meal and great company in one of our specially-selected restaurants nearby. We have reserved a table in each of the following restaurants – you just need to make your choice and register by revisiting your account on the INORMS Registration site and making your choice:
| Kyloe | Edinburgh’s first gourmet steak restaurant. The name Kyloe, an old Scots word for Highland beef cattle, was chosen for the restaurant as it represents the strength and versatility of Scottish beef produce. We use cuts from pedigree Aberdeen Angus – supplied by some of Scotland’s top farms and butchers – to bring our customers the best possible steak experience. | 3 courses for £35.00 pp |
| Badger & Co | Flavours are bold, ingredients are fresh. Expect healthy lashings of breakfast, lunch and dinner from a seasonal menu which showcases some excellent local produce and demonstrates sustainability. Whatever tickles your culinary fancy – from Badger’s granola to gourmet pies – there is plenty on Badger’s menu to excite your appetite. Our dishes are delicious and simple letting the quality of the ingredients shine. | 2 courses and a drink for £17 per person, or 3 courses and a drink for £22. |
| Element | Tucked away just off Princes Street in amongst the boutiques of Rose Street you will find Element. The bar has long since established itself as the perfect place to eat, drink and relax right in the heart of the Edinburgh. Whether you’re sampling a local beer or cocktail in the bar after work or enjoying a lazy weekend lunch in the restaurant, our staff will ensure you feel welcome in our home from home. | 3 courses for £28 per person |
| 4th Floor Brasserie | The Forth Floor Brasserie offers all day dining, from 10am-10pm (Tuesday through to Saturday). Providing everything from a stylish breakfast, afternoon teas and contemporary tapas, to an à la carte lunch or seriously good supper, the Brasserie is flexible, casual and welcoming. | 3 courses for £22 per person |
| Cannonball Restaurant & Bar | A three-storey eating and drinking experience. Inspired by our family’s tradition of serving food in Scotland for almost a century, we bring you one of the most exciting eating and drinking experience in Edinburgh. Our restaurant on the top floor (with lift access) serves award-winning Scottish food with stunning views of Edinburgh Castle and The Royal Mile. | £38.00 per person for 3 courses |
| Contini George Street | The new Contini George Street menu features dishes such as Salame Calabrese with roasted aubergine, mint, crème fraiche and pistachio crumb; cod poached in cold pressed olive oil with fennel, samphire and chili; and a raw cauliflower, porcini and lemon oil salad with breadcrumbs and Venetian spiced walnuts. Meanwhile, “old favourites” like Contini’s classic Contadino can still be enjoyed, but in smaller, lighter portions. The wine list offers a choice of over 55 Italian wines by the glass and bottle, with the unusual addition of a ‘to go’ price for every bottle, so that diners can take home their favourite to enjoy. Meanwhile, cocktail options include the classic Italian Negroni served with Edinburgh Gin; Campari Arancio; and a “Ferrari’ Gin & Tonic, served with Contini espresso. | £38.00 per person for 3 courses |
| Hard Rock Café | Hard Rock Cafe Edinburgh offers guests a delectable menu featuring house made entrees prepared with a touch of local flavors. Other enticing menu options include our Legendary® Burger, fresh salads, and hand crafted cocktails. Whether it is black tie or black leather, we can cater for you. If you are a large group we can offer group menus to make your trip run as smoothly as possible. | 3 courses incl. soft drink at £28.15 per person |
| Jamies Italian | A partnership between Jamie Oliver and his Italian mentor, chef Gennaro Contaldo, Jamie’s Italian has won thousands of fans for its delicious and affordable food since the launch of its first restaurant in 2008. The spectacular Edinburgh restaurant is housed in the former supper halls of the Assembly Rooms on George Street. The grand ceilings, impressive cornicing and scarlet walls, teamed with red velvet chairs and chandeliers, make it an amazing spot for a special night out. Plus, its central location means it’s easy to drop in at any time of the day or evening too. | £24.95 per person for 3 courses |
| The Printing Press | The Printing Press Bar & Kitchen brings to its tables the finest ingredients Scotland’s larder has to offer creating seasonal dishes that are bursting with the flavours of local produce. The opening of The Printing Press Bar & Kitchen on Edinburgh’s George Street marks the significant restoration of a listed Georgian townhouse and the creation of an elegant, destination restaurant. | £27 per person for 3 courses |
- Ghost Walk: join us on a walk through Edinburgh’s ancient streets to find out more about the city’s dark side. Details to follow. Admission charge – please book in advance by revisiting your account on the INORMS Registration site and selecting this event.
Wednesday
- Early Morning Walk and Run: The early morning is often the best time to experience this beautiful city. Come along to our meeting point at 07:00 in the Strathblane Foyer to join other like-minded colleagues for either a walk or run round Edinburgh’s historic streets. Maps for both walk and run options will be available. Note that this activity is self-guided, although we anticipate that delegates will elect to form small groups. An opportunity for early-morning networking! Admission free, no booking required, but please indicate whether you would be interested in participating by revisiting your account on the INORMS Registration site and selecting this event.
- Inspirational People: taking place from 16:00- 17:30 in the Lammermuir Suite, a series of informal interviews with some of our most interesting and, we think, inspirational delegates. Find out what it takes to be a successful leader, hear from individuals who have changed career, pick up some useful hints and tips on how to make the most of your work-life. Details of our interviewees will be published nearer the time. Admission free, no booking required, but please indicate whether you would be interested in attending by revisiting your account on the INORMS Registration site and selecting this event.
- The SIG Gatherings: SIGs are ‘special interest groups’, communities who all share similar, sometimes specialist, interests. ARMA UK have a number of SIGs and we have invited some of their leaders to host open ‘round-table’ meetings. SIG Gatherings will be offered by the following Groups: Audit & Compliance, Research Excellence Framework, Open Access & Open Data, Research Impact, Research Development, Arts & Humanities, Metrics and Post-Award Management. These are open to all INORMS delegates and each session runs for 30 minutes, allowing you to attend more than one SIG Gathering, if you would like to! The SIG Gatherings start at 16:00, 16:30 and 17:00, and details of which SIG is running when can be found in the Programme. Admission is free and pre-registration is not required, but please indicate which SIG topics you might be interested in attending by revisiting your account on the INORMS Registration site and selecting this event.
- Harry Potter Wand-Making Workshop: Expelliamus! INORMS isn’t just about developing your professional knowledge. Take time out of the hectic schedule for something entirely different and enter the world of whittling. Woodsman Paul Cookson will teach you all the skills you need to create your very own Harry Potter wand. And you’ll get to see your colleagues in an entirely new light. Now that’s magic! You can find out more about Paul at greenaspirationsscotland.co.uk Two workshop sessions, commencing 15:30 and 16:30; duration: one hour. There is a notional charge of £12 plus VAT (total: £14.40) towards the cost of tuition and materials for this workshop and booking is essential – revisit your account on the INORMS Registration site and select your preferred timeslot.
- The INORMS Choir: The Gala Dinner will open with a one-off performance from The INORMS Choir. If you haven’t heard of this Choir before, that’s because it hasn’t been formed yet! Our challenge is to create a choir, rehearse 2-3 popular numbers and then perform them in the evening. We will provide a professional musical director, Gary Griffiths, and accompanist who will coach and rehearse this rookie choir from 15:30 on the Wednesday evening and get them up to concert-standard all in the space of the afternoon. It can be done! Please note that this is an amateur, community choir and no experience is necessary, although if you are a singer, then we’d love you to get involved. To take part in this unique event, just revisit your account on the INORMS website and select this event.
- INORMS Awards and Gala Dinner: places are still available for this evening to remember. Join us at 19:00 in the Strathblane Foyer for a welcome drink and the presentation of the inaugural INORMS 2018 Awards for Excellence in Research Management Leadership. Our piper will then lead you into the Lennox Suite for the second part of the evening. Take your seat, experience the big sound of the INORMS Choir and enjoy a wonderful 3-course dinner presented for you by the award-winning Leith’s Catering. We then push up the tempo with a performance from special guests, the Red Hot Chilli Pipers (https://rhcp.scot/), ‘the most famous bagpipe band on the planet’ before we clear the floors for our ceilidh. Featuring a live band, delegates will experience the infectious fun of a range of highland reels, strathspeys and jigs. No dancing experience and ability required! Do join us for what will be a memorable evening of good food, celebration and great entertainment! Price: £62.50 plus VAT (total £75) per ticket. To register, just revisit your account on the INORMS website and select this event.
.Thursday
- Early Morning Walk and Run: The early morning is often the best time to experience this beautiful city. Come along to our meeting point at 07:00 in the Strathblane Foyer to join other like-minded colleagues for either a walk or run round Edinburgh’s historic streets. Maps for both walk and run options will be available. Note that this activity is self-guided, although we anticipate that delegates will elect to form small groups. An opportunity for early-morning networking! Admission free, no booking required, but please indicate whether you would be interested in participating by revisiting your account on the INORMS Registration site and selecting this event.
- The ORBIT Project Community Forum: The ORBIT(ORCID Reducing Burden and Improving Trust) Project is pleased to invite delegates from INORMS 2018 and interested members of the research community to a community forum, collocated with INORMS in Edinburgh. ORBIT is a global collaboration of funders and research infrastructure providers designed to increase the openness and re-usability of information collected and created by research funders. ORBIT represents a real chance to change the way that research information is shared for the better, and this community forum is your chance to find out more about the project and to learn how you can help to shape its future. The forum will take place at 15:30 after the closing sessions of the main conference. Please check the event page for program updates: https://orcid.org/content/orbit-community-forum and book your place here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/orbit-community-forum-registration-45232870734
