Our Events

  • OLSA Bio Careers Day 2025

    26 March, 2025 (09:00–16:30 BST @ Richard Doll Lecture Theatre & Atrium, Oxford)

    This year’s Careers Day focuses on empowering students, researchers, and professionals in the life sciences with insights into diverse career paths. The event features two main sessions: Academic Careers and Industry & Beyond, covering career trajectories in research, biotech, consulting, and more. In addition to inspiring talks and panel discussions from distinguished professors, industry leaders, and accomplished alumni, the event offers valuable networking opportunities.

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  • Entrepreneurship Workshop

    22 May, 2024 (15:00–17:00 BST @ Ian Skipper Room, St Cross College, Oxford)

    The Oxford Life Science Alliance (OLSA) hosted an entrepreneurship workshop for early-career graduates on May 22nd, 2024, featuring speakers from various sectors, including Mr. Lijun Yang, CEO of Shanghai Qingpu Pioneering Park, and Mr. William Sun, CEO of FIDEM Capital. The event provided insights on thriving in the life sciences industry, highlighting opportunities within Shanghai Qingpu Pioneering Park. 30 students attended, engaging with experienced entrepreneurs and presenting their own innovative ideas, making it an inspiring event that showcased the community's entrepreneurial spirit.

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  • OLSA Annual Symposium 2024

    7 March, 2024 (09:30–18:00 BST @ Richard Doll Building, Oxford)

    Discover the latest advancements in the field and engage in stimulating discussions during the three sessions of Medical Sciences, Single-cell in Organs, and Novel Therapeutics. Meet and connect with leading scientists and like-minded individuals in the life sciences community. The symposium is completely free to attend, with refreshments and lunch provided.

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  • Career in Life Science—Panel Discussion

    1 June, 2023 (14:30–16:00 BST @ Wellcome Trust Centre for Human Genetics, Oxford)

    It aims to provide valuable insights into potential careers in academia and investment for early-career graduates. The panel consist of two experts from academia, including Dr. Ying-Jie Wang and Dr. Xiaodong Zhuang, and two experts from the investment field, namely Mr. William Sun and Ms. Xin Liu. Their diverse backgrounds offer a balanced perspective on the various career paths available in life sciences.

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  • Entrepreneurship Workshop

    10 April 2023 (13:00–15:00 BST @ Sir William Dunn School of Pathology, Oxford)

    A chance to connect with life science entrepreneurs and investors associated with Linear Capital. The event offers an inclusive environment where you can freely express your thoughts and engage in close-up discussions with pioneers in the field of entrepreneurship.

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  • Career in Life Science Salon

    16 March, 2023 (13:00–15:00 BST @ Wellcome Trust Centre for Human Genetics, Oxford)

    An opportunity to meet life science entrepreneur and investors. An inclusive environment to share your thoughts and have close up discussions with pioneers in the entrepreneurial field.

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  • Novogene Open Day

    9 March, 2023 (09:30–14:30 BST @ Cambridge Science Park, Cambridge)

    Novogene is hosting an Open Day event where attendees can learn about their people, products, services, and customers, hear presentations from leading scientists on their latest discoveries, and tour the facilities and instruments.

    The event is free and will be in-person or online, with refreshments and lunch provided.

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  • OLSA Academic Symposium 2023

    27 February, 2023 (09:30–18:00 BST @ Richard Doll Building, Oxford)

    Discover the latest advancements in the field and engage in stimulating discussions during the three sessions of Infection and Immunity, Big Data, and DNA Repair and Oncology. Meet and connect with leading scientists and like-minded individuals in the life sciences community. The symposium is completely free to attend, with refreshments and lunch provided.

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