Scotland and Indonesia Unite for Research Innovation at InSPIRE Edinburgh 2025
Edinburgh, Scotland – 31 October 2025. Edinburgh Napier University is set to host InSPIRE Edinburgh 2025, a full-day research workshop aimed at deepening academic collaboration and fostering impactful research between Scotland and Indonesia. The event will take place on Friday, 31 October 2025, at The Rivers Suite, Craiglockhart Campus, from 09:00 to 17:00 GMT.
Organized under the banner of InSPIRE (Indonesia – Scotland Partnership for Research Excellence), the workshop brings together a dynamic network of researchers, academics, and professionals committed to knowledge exchange and real-world impact. With participation from leading universities and organizations, the event promises a rich program of keynote speeches, panel discussions, networking sessions, and a PhD Poster Competition highlighting emerging research relevant to Indonesia.
A Platform for Research Excellence and Global Impact
The 2025 edition of InSPIRE will spotlight three core themes essential to academic and research development:
- Achieving Research Excellence
Participants will explore strategies for publishing in high-impact journals and enhancing global research visibility. - Funding Success
Sessions will provide insights into crafting competitive grant proposals and securing sustainable research funding. - Research That Matters
A key highlight of the event, this theme focuses on designing research projects that deliver tangible outcomes and address both local and global challenges.
One of the most anticipated sessions of the day will feature Dr. Ida Bagus Manuaba, a distinguished academic from Computer Science – BINUS University International, alongside speakers from the University of Glasgow and Edinburgh Napier University. Together, they will delve into the topic “Research That Matters: Designing Projects with Real-World Impact”, sharing insights on how interdisciplinary collaboration and community engagement can drive meaningful change through research.
InSPIRE Edinburgh 2025 is more than just a workshop—it is a strategic initiative to strengthen the academic bridge between Scotland and Indonesia. By fostering dialogue, collaboration, and innovation, the event aims to empower researchers to co-create solutions that resonate beyond academia and contribute to societal advancement. As the global research landscape continues to evolve, events like InSPIRE serve as vital platforms for nurturing partnerships, amplifying voices, and ensuring that research remains a powerful tool for positive transformation.
