This networking event was designed to offer a platform for faculty across Schools to connect and explore potential interdisciplinary collaborations and provide a valuable opportunity for faculty to expand their networks and brainstorm future research projects. Program Outcomes - Develop collaborative proposals for the Healthcare Research and Innovation Grant through the UAE Department of Health - Launch and progress interdisciplinary research projects with the potential for publication. - Discuss strategies for utilizing research to drive societal impact - Recruit participants for the newly established AI and Robotics Lab - Explore strategies for forging strategic industry partnerships
These outcomes will help strengthen the vibrant research culture at Heriot-Watt, Dubai, by fostering ongoing collaborations between faculty members and providing mentoring opportunities. Additionally, this event will serve as a recruitment tool for individuals interested in engaging in interdisciplinary research.
By fostering these partnerships, the event will continue to bolster Dubai’s reputation for multidisciplinary research excellence, aligning with the goals of the Graduate Research Institutes (GRIs) and positioning participants for future grant opportunities.