Join us for the BSI Welcome Session as we bring our community together at the start of the new academic year.

Welcome to New Members of Staff

The session is a chance to welcome new academics, students, PDRAs and fellows to the BSI, including our new Director, Professor Mark Leake, and members of his research group.

Find out more about our new Director Professor Mark Leake 

Events and Activities for 2026-2027 

The event is also an opportunity for existing members to reconnect and hear about what is new across the Institute, including the introduction of our new ECR Fellows, activities and opportunities for the year ahead.

New ECR Fellows 

The session will introduce- the new ECR Fellows format which builds on the success of the BSI's early Career Researcher committee and our involvement in CDTs such as the SOFI and MoSMed centres. 

Early Career Researchers Network

Programme

Poster Session 

For 2026-2027 there will be a poster session, providing an opportunity to meet colleagues from across disciplines, make new connections and find out more about getting involved with the BSI community.

12:00 Welcome and introduction

12:10 Overview of BSI activities and events for 20256-27: BSI Director and Co-Directors