Committees, societies and groups

Athena SWAN Awards aim to improve the work-place culture and ultimately provide gender equality for all. 

The IGC holds a SILVER Athena SWAN Award and is in the process of resubmitting its application to retain that award by providing evidence of positive change on gender-equality issues through a gender equality survey.

The IGC's Health and Safety Committee supports the development and implementation of a health and safety management system, advising the Health and Safety Manager and the IGC Executive on risk management.

​​​​​​​It also consults with staff and students, and where applicable, representatives of employee safety, University of Edinburgh representatives and local authorities, to ensure appropriate consultation and representation on health, safety and welfare matters.

The Advanced Imaging Resource (AIR) hosts more than 20 imaging systems and provides analysis workstations which run different software packages. 

The Imaging Steering Committee, with members from each IGC centre, meets once a year. 

PODS aims to assist postdoctoral and early-career researchers at the IGC in career development, networking, developing collaborations, and finding resources for advice, mentorship, technical expertise, development of management and soft skills.

It also co-organises the biennial Scottish Biomedical Researcher Conference, with the next conference to be held this year.

POGS is a student-run committee open to all IGC students. Its aim is to improve the student experience at the IGC, promote collaboration, provide support and have fun. 

It organises events throughout the year including an annual student retreat, Burns’ Night ceilidh, pub quiz, poster evening and careers event.

The Research Culture Group aims to promote and develop a positive local research culture by sharing best practice, signposting to available resources, holding events and recommending areas of improvement.

Technicians and technologists undertake a wide variety of roles critical to IGC science. As part of the University of Edinburgh, we have a Technician Commitment and have pledged action to ensure the visibility, recognition, career development and sustainability of all technicians.​​​​​​​ 

The Technician Group has been formed to convene social, networking, career and training events locally.

The Wellbeing Committee aims to promote and facilitate physical and mental wellbeing for staff and students, both in and out of the workplace.

It runs promotions, events and campaigns to highlight ways that the Institute can support an individual and raises awareness of services and support in the wider University community and beyond.