Royal College of Surgeons of England | 15 June
Shape the future of UK Upper GI research
The AUGIS Academy brings together the national research infrastructure for Upper GI surgery. This inaugural meeting marks the formal launch of a coordinated, strategy-led programme of multicentre research, training, and collaboration.
Why attend
Be in the room where priorities are set
Hear the launch of the AUGIS Research Strategy and how it will be delivered through the Academy.
Influence the national research agenda
Directly contribute to defining the next generation of multicentre studies across OG, HPB and liver domains.
Move from ideas to funded studies
Engage with Surgical Specialty Leads and academic advisors to shape projects that are designed for NIHR and major funder success.
Join a coordinated research network
Connect with collaborators across the UK and Ireland and align your local activity with national programmes.
Develop your research trajectory
Whether trainee, new consultant or established investigator, this is the entry point into AUGIS-supported research pathways.
What the day will deliver
Morning
- Launch of the AUGIS Research Strategy
- National programme overview
- Updates from Surgical Specialty Leads
Afternoon
- Three focused breakout sessions (OG, Pancreatic, Liver)
- Identification and design of new multicentre studies
- Formation of collaborative project groups
Who should attend
- Consultants and trainees in Upper GI surgery
- Allied health professionals with research interest
- Anyone seeking to engage in national collaborative research
This is not a passive meeting. It is a working session to define what AUGIS research does next.
Places are limited, book early to avoid disappointment.
Royal College of Surgeons of England | 15 June