13 November 2026

• Save the Date newsletter

The symposium is being held at the award winning Dalhousie Building, University of Dundee 

Named after the Earl of Dalhousie, second Chancellor of the University, it was designed by Campbell & Arnott and opened by the Queen in 2007.

Accessibility: There is a platform lift at the main entrance. There are double automatic doors at the rear entrance. View detailed accessibility information at AccessAble.

Sustainability: Find out how the Hospitality Services and the University are working towards sustainable food. Hospitality Catering - sustainable food policy.

Location: Old Hawkhill, Dundee DD1 5EN | 15 minute walk from Dundee Railway Station | Directions courtesy of Google Maps

Campus Map: View campus map - Dalhousie Building is No. 61 (opens as pdf document)

Parking: View Dundee City Parking Map (opens as pdf document). The closest parking to the Dalhousie Building is Hunter Street Parking (No. 1) on the linked map. Parking costs depend on the number of hours parked.

Distance to travel amenities

• Dundee Airport - 1.7 miles (2.7 km) by car
• Dundee Railway Station - 0.5 miles (0.8 km) by foot
• Dundee Bus Station - 0.8 miles (1.3 km) by foot

Organising Committee

• Dr. Lloyd Thompson, Senior Clinical Lecturer, University of Dundee
• Dr. Fiona Graham, ScotGEM Program Director/Clinical Reader, University of Dundee
• Emelye Macqueen, UG Events Administrator, University of Dundee

With support from Karen Tocher and Debbie Ree, Dundee City Region Convention Bureau

Keynote Speakers - To be announced

Loganair is offering up to 30% off flights to delegates travelling to/from Dundee from London Heathrow (LHR), Sumburgh (LSI) and Kirkwall (KOI) Airports for this conference. 

The winter schedule will be announced in March 2026.

Please book at Loganair.co.uk before 16 November 2026, quoting promotional code 26GEM at the time of booking, for travel between 11 November 2026 – 16 November 2026. 

Visit Loganair website to book (link opens in new window) 

Launched in 2021, GreenSkies is Loganair’s sustainability initiative, which sets out how the company will achieve its ambitious target of becoming net zero by 2040. One part of the initiative is a small mandatory charge as part of every fare; with funds then invested in internationally accredited carbon offset schemes to take the same amount of carbon out of the atmosphere that each flight produces. While the carbon offsetting programme is the first step, Loganair have also been engaging with leading aerospace and technology companies to ensure we can have the systems we need to achieve our carbon-neutral goal.

All information in the travel guides correct at the time of filming (filmed 2024).

Read our Travel Made Easy Guide (link opens in new window) on how to get to Dundee from Aberdeen, Edinburgh, and Glasgow Airport, including coach travel to Dundee.

UK Visa

Visit the UK for tourism, business or a short stay (up to 6 months), airport transit visas. Visit the UK - GOV.UK website for more information.

Check if you need a UK visa by completing a short questionnaire on GOV.UK website.

Applying for an ETA (Electronic Travel Authorisation)?

Everyone wishing to travel to the UK – except British and Irish citizens – everyone (including children) will need permission to travel in advance of coming here. This means if you were previously eligible to visit the UK without a visa you will need an ETA.

Please watch the two videos provided for more information.

What is an ETA?

ETAs are digitally linked to a traveller’s passport and ensure more robust security checks are carried out before people begin their journey to the UK.

From 9 April 2025, it will cost £16 to apply for an ETA.

What an ETA is, who can get one and how to apply before coming to the UK (hyperlink).

How long it takes

You will usually get a decision within 3 working days, but you may get a quicker decision. Occasionally, it may take longer than 3 working days.

Information correct at the time of writing (31 March 2025) courtesy of GOV.UK website

Getting around Dundee

Get active out and about in Dundee city. A compact city bursting with places of interest, history, and things to see, it is so easy to get around.

Dundee’s active travel routes in and around the city have been developed over the last few years with a key objective to encourage active travel through walking, cycling and public transport, and deploy sustainable alternatives to decarbonise transport. Visit Dundee.com website and find out more about Our Walkable City.

MixMap is a friendly, easy to use, locally produced Dundee map for tourists showcasing the colourful range of independent businesses, attractions and places of interest in Dundee and Broughty Ferry.

We want to help you make the most of your time in our city. Discover great little shops, welcoming restaurants, immersive attractions with MixMap The Dundee Tourist Map.

This is your voyage of discovery – uncover a location that offers the perfect combination of inspiration and innovation.

Our heritage and its people are the culture of a city, town or village and they are the basis of the stories we tell our children today. Dundee City Region is filled with many pioneering individuals who have pushed the boundaries of their professions to achieve memorable contributions, not just to our location, but indeed to the world.  Explore more...

For conference enquiries please email:

GEM-2026-Symposium@dundee.ac.uk