Edinburgh Napier University will host InSPIRE Edinburgh 2025, a full-day research workshop designed to strengthen academic collaboration and accelerate impactful scholarship, particularly related to Indonesia. The event will take place on Friday, 31 October 2025, at The Rivers Suite, Craiglockhart Campus, from 09:00 to 17:00 GMT

InSPIRE (Indonesia – Scotland Partnership for Research Excellence) is a growing network dedicated to connecting researchers, encouraging knowledge exchange, and creating real-world impact through joint initiatives. With delegates from leading universities and organisations, this workshop will feature keynote talks, panel discussions, networking opportunities, and a PhD Poster Competition showcasing emerging research relevant to Indonesia.

Three Core Themes Driving the Event

The 2025 InSPIRE workshop highlights three crucial aspects of academic development:

1. Achieving Research Excellence
   Strategies for publishing in high-impact journals and enhancing global research visibility.
2. Funding Success
   Insights into building competitive grant proposals and securing research funding.
3. Research That Matters
   Developing projects with tangible outcomes that address local and global challenges

Each thematic session combines keynote presentations with expert panel discussions, allowing participants to learn directly from distinguished scholars and research leaders.

Distinguished Speakers and Panellists

Speakers include representatives from:

• Edinburgh Napier University

• University of Edinburgh

• University of Strathclyde

• British Council

• Indonesian Embassy London

• BINUS University

• Glasgow Caledonian University

• University of Glasgow, and others

Their combined expertise spans international cooperation, advanced research methodologies, and high-impact academic publishing.

PhD Poster Competition: A Platform for Emerging Scholars

The event also hosts a PhD Poster Competition to celebrate excellence in research related to Indonesia.

Eligibility Requirements include:

• Research relevance to Indonesia

• Current PhD enrolment at a Scottish university (pre-viva)

• A1 portrait-oriented poster with essential professional details

Shortlisted posters will be printed and presented in person during the workshop, with a winner announced at the closing session

📅 Submission Deadline: Friday, 10 October 2025 – 17:00 GMT
🔗 Submission Link: bit.ly/inspireposter2025
🏆 Award: “InSPIRE Best PhD Poster Award”

Registration Information

🎟 Open to researchers, academics, and postgraduate students interested in Indonesia-Scotland collaboration.

📅 Register by: 17 October 2025
🔗 Registration: bit.ly/inspireedinburgh2025PHD
📩 Contact: inspirenetwork@napier.ac.uk
🌐 Website: inspirenetwork.uk
📱 Instagram: @inspirenetworkuk

InSPIRE Edinburgh 2025 demonstrates a shared commitment to empowering researchers while deepening the academic bridge between Scotland and Indonesia. By integrating excellence, funding capability, and societal relevance, the workshop aims to ensure research continues to shape better futures and stronger international collaboration.

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