Oxford GCRF Seminars: Research Opportunities for Solving Global Challenges

Global Challenges Research Fund (GCRF) will be calling for large, multi-disciplinary, and possibly multi-institutional programmes of work. This series of four seminars is designed to enable information exchange and networking across disciplines and potential collaborators, to support University of Oxford's engagement with this important funding scheme. This event is aimed at established researchers, both at the University of Oxford and other organisations in the UK interested in working with Oxford on GCRF programmes.

Professor Christopher Adam, Head of Department of International Development at University of Oxford, will chair each of the seminars, and is supported by leading academics working in one of the three GCRF thematic areas. The final seminar of the series will deal directly with the issues of working in DAC countries and the vital need for research uptake.

Leave no one behind – Tuesday 25th April, led by Professor Kevin Marsh, Director of the Wellcome-KEMRI-Oxford Collaborative Research Programme.

This theme's aim is to create new knowledge and drive innovation that helps to ensure that everyone across the globe has access to Secure and resilient food systems supported by sustainable marine resources and agriculture; Sustainable health and well-being; Inclusive and equitable education; Clean air, water and sanitation; Affordable, reliable, sustainable energy.

Support peace and justice – Tuesday 16th May, led by The Right Honourable the Lord Alderdice, Director of the Centre for Resolution of Intractable Conflicts.

This theme aims to understand how to strengthen the institutions that underpin peaceful societies, good governance, respect for human rights and the rule of law. New insights to understand and effectively respond to forced displacement and multiple refugee crises; Reduce conflict and promote peace, justices and humanitarian action; Reduce poverty and inequality, including gender inequalities.

Sustainable economies and societies – Tuesday 23rd May, led by Prof Michael Keith, Director of COMPAS, Co-Director ESRC Urban Transformations

The aim of this theme is to identify new responses to the challenges arising from changes in population, technology, consumption and pressure on the environment, including; Sustainable livelihoods supported by strong foundations for inclusive economic growth and innovation; Resilience and action on short term environmental shocks and long-term environmental change; Sustainable cities and communities; Sustainable production and consumption, e.g., materials and other resources.

Research uptake working in DAC countries – Tuesday 30th May, led by Professor Christopher Adam, Lead Academic for the International Growth Centre (IGC) programme in Tanzania

Each seminar will be followed by a drinks reception, providing an invaluable opportunity to discuss opportunities with the speakers and other attendees.