York
July 4-6, 2025
Abstract submission and registration are now open!
Facing Challenges
XII International Symposium SRUK/CERU
This year, our Symposium will center on the theme “Facing Challenges”, exploring both the most pressing global research challenges (e.g., climate change, artificial intelligence, and issues related to human health) and the personal barriers researchers encounter in their careers, such as those related to wellbeing, EDI issues, and caring responsibilities. These difficulties include fighting inequities, maintaining work-life balance, and managing setbacks, amongst many others; all of them shall be addressed during the workshops and roundtable discussions we are organising!
By identifying and addressing these challenges, we aim to drive innovation, bridge knowledge gaps, and ensure a strong focus on creating impactful solutions for both researchers’ lives and critical global issues.
The Symposium will take place in the historic city of York, a setting that has thrived through centuries of change. With a rich legacy of resilience, from its Viking and medieval roots to its modern-day innovation, York offers an inspiring backdrop for meaningful discussions about overcoming obstacles and embracing opportunities for growth.
We have designed the programme with the aim to cover the main research topics within the theme of our Symposium, while also bringing renowned speakers to discuss the challenges aforementioned. In addition, SRUK/CERU Members will have the opportunity to present their own research!
On the morning of July 4th, participants will have the chance to join an Open Forum on climate change organised by CONNECTS-UK, led by The Dutch Network of Academics in the UK and with the collaboration of the SRUK/CERU Environment committee. In addition, everyone will have the opportunity to join the multiple workshops and roundtables that we have organised as part of this three-day conference, while also enjoying social activities, including a concert on Saturday evening!
The International Symposium SRUK/CERU offers numerous chances to connect with other researchers across the UK. Whether you are an SRUK/CERU member or not, this is a fantastic opportunity to learn and engage with others in the research community and discover common challenges in our day to day. Join us as we embark on a journey of resilience and overcoming adversity.
Mark your calendars and prepare to be inspired for our SRUKCERU2025 “Facing challenges” Symposium in York!
Follow us on our social media to catch up with our news: @ComunidadCeru and #SRUKCERU2025. Should you have any questions, please contact the organising committee at [email protected].
Networking
Connect with old and new friends during this three-day symposium
Great Speakers
Attend our round tables, workshops, and activities and meet our invited speakers
Have Fun
We have prepared lots of activities and social events for everyone to enjoy!
Our Speakers
Meet the speakers that will join us throughout our Symposium
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Our Sponsors
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Thanks ever so much for making it possible for us to organise our SRUK/CERU International Symposium one more year!
Event Schedule
Our Organising Committee has designed every single session so that you can make the most out of your time at this year’s Symposium!
Day 1
Main venue:
Merchant Taylors’ Hall
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15:00
Satellite event
CONNECTS-UK Open Forum Climate Change
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17:30
Symposium Registration
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18:15
Opening Ceremony
Sara Franco, this year’s Symposium chair, will lead this session, followed by Michael Porter (Merchant Taylors Hall Events and Hall Director), Javier Pardo (SRUK/CERU President), the Society’s sponsors, and Eva Ortega (Secretary General for Research, Ministry of Science Innovation and Universities, Spain)
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19:00
Keynote Speaker: Elena López Gunn
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19:45
Keynote Speaker: José Penadés
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21:30
Reception
Finger food and beverages will be provided.
Social (optional)
We have reserved a pub for an informal gathering (22:00 – 00:00) at the House of Trembling Madness.
Venue: The House of Trembling MadnessDay 2
Main venue: B/T/005 Biology Department, University of York
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9:00
Registration
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9:45
Keynote Speaker: Patricia Gonzalez Rodriguez
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10:30
Keynote Speaker: Javier Andreu Perez
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11:00
Coffee Break
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12:00
Round Table
Combating Scientific Misinformation
Speakers:- Elena López Gunn (Icatalist-Elcano Royal Institute)
- José Penadés (Imperial College London)
- Patricia González Rodríguez (Institute of Biomedicine of Seville)
- Javier Andreu Perez (University of Essex)
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13:00
Lunch
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14:30
Recognise to rise: breaking barriers and building visibility for women in research
- The RAICEX White Paper on Gender Policies in Science and Academia
- Round Table Speakers
- Homeward Bound – STEMM Women in Leadership
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15:30
Workshop: Work-life balance
Presenter: Isabel Torres (Mothers In Science)–
18:00
Concert Forma Antiqva
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23:00
Social Dinner
Venue: Brew York
Day 3
Main venue: B/T/005 Biology Department, University of York
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11:00
SRUK/CERU Annual General Meeting
SRUK/CERU Members only.
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11:30
Coffee Break
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12:30
SRUK/CERU Members Presentations
End of Sympsoium
12:45
Lunch/Departure
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Our Venue
The XII SRUK/CERU International Symposium 2025 will take place at the Department of Biology in the University of York. This building is renowned for its cutting-edge research and innovative teaching and research, and the room that shall be used for our activities has a well-equipped space designed to facilitate engaging discussions and presentations.
Biology Buildings
Parking lot, Heslington Rd
Heslington, York
YO10 5DD
About SRUK/CERU
SRUK/CERU was created in July 2011 (officially established in June 2012) to promote communication within the community of Spanish Researchers working in the United Kingdom by creating a social network that facilitates the sharing of professional and life experiences. The association has encouraged this communication via the establishment of Constituencies throughout the UK and Departments and Committees supporting our activity.
During all these years of intense and pioneering work, SRUK/CERU has consolidated as a society that brings together Spanish researchers in the UK to give them a united voice that impacts society, influences science policy and closes the gap between researchers in the UK and Spain.