The inaugural in-person gathering of the newly-established GW4 Imaging Network (GW4IN) took place at the University of Exeter's Living Systems Institute, on on 9 June. The event was proudly organised and hosted by the University of Exeter Bioimaging Centre.
This landmark event brought together imaging enthusiasts from across the four GW4 partner institutions of Bath, Bristol, Cardiff and Exeter universities, for a vibrant day of collaboration, connection, and cutting-edge science and was attended by 100+ delegates.
Attendees enjoyed a dynamic programme showcasing the latest imaging-related research across a wide range of disciplines—including life sciences, chemistry, physics, and materials science.
The well-attended day welcomed researchers, students, research technical professionals, and commercial partners alike, all uniting to celebrate the innovative work driving the GW4 imaging community forward.
Sali Davis, Chief Executive of RMS, said: “The RMS were so pleased to be able to support this GW4 event, there was such an incredible energy and dynamism about the meeting and it was so good to bring South West colleagues together to have this opportunity to network, to collaborate and to be together, now more than ever we need this chance to bring the community together through a packed programme of talks and plenty of time to support each other”.
Dr Charlotte Murphy, Director of the GW4 Research Infrastructure and Sustainability Steering Group and Director Technical Strategy & Operations at the University of Exeter, commented: “This inaugural event marks an important milestone for the GW4 Alliance, laying a strong foundation for future collaborations and horizon scanning within our imaging community. It was fantastic to see so many colleagues from across our GW4 partner institutions come together to enjoy the day at Exeter.”
Regular online GW4IN meetings are being planned for late-summer and autumn, aiming to keep the momentum going, strengthen connections, and continue sharing exciting developments across the network. Please visit the Network's community page.
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