Conference information
The Scottish Cancer Conference, originally the Scotland Against Cancer Conference, has been running for over 20 years. It’s a unique gathering of organisations involved with cancer including people affected by cancer, clinicians, pharmaceutical companies, academics, researchers and charities. It presents an unrivalled opportunity to share, learn, network and understand the latest developments in our combined efforts to beat cancer. The Scottish Cancer Conference is delivered by Cancer Research UK on behalf of the Scottish Parliament’s Cross-Party Group on Cancer.
The venue
Technology and Innovation Centre, University of Strathclyde, 99 George St, Glasgow G1 1RD.
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Getting here
Transport
By Bus
Buchanan Bus Station is 0.6 miles away, with frequent services to Glasgow International Airport.
A direct bus connection to Glasgow International Airport is also available from North Hanover Street, outside Queen Street Station, every 15 minutes.
By Train
Glasgow boasts multiple railway stations, Check Scot Rail or Trainline for more information:
The closest railway stations are:
National Services
Queen Street (0.4 miles)
Glasgow Central (0.9 miles)
Local Services
High Street (0.1 miles)
Queen Street (0.4 miles)
Argyle Street (0.6 miles)
Glasgow Central (0.9 miles)
Buchanan St Underground (0.9 miles)
By car
Discounted parking is available nearby. The 24hour Duke Street Car Park currently offers an all day special rate at £6.00. Payment can be made at the car park pay machine before you exit the car park.
For discounted parking at the 24hour NCP George Street, download the NCP App and register with the code L6PN4FX. Scan the QR code using the app on entry to the car park rather than taking a ticket to receive your discounted rate - a capped rate of £9.00 for up to 24 hours.
Discounted parking is available at Q-Park Candleriggs if pre-booked online. Please enter code TICUOS30 to receive a 30% discount at point of booking. The car park is open 07:00-00:00, Monday to Sunday, and features PaSS Technology (automated number plate recognition) on entry and exit.
Electric vehicle charging points are available at 24hr Duke Street Car Park and Q-Park Candleriggs.
From 1 June 2023, a Low Emission Zone (LEZ) came into force in Glasgow. All vehicles entering the city centre zone area must meet the less-polluting emission standards or face a penalty charge. There are some exemptions. Please visit Glasgow City Council’s webpage for full details
Blue badge holders may park free of charge at on-street parking meters and on-street pay and display areas.
By bike
Secure bike racks are available around the perimeter of the Technology and Innovation Centre and across the Strathclyde Campus. Take a look at their Campus Map for more information on locations.
People Make Glasgow Next Bikes are available to rent from as little as £1 for 30 minutes and e-bikes from £2 for 20 minutes. The closest Next Bike location is at 40 George Street, outside the Graham Hills Building. Find out more on the Next Bike website.
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Your hosts
Cancer Research UK
We’re the world’s leading cancer charity, dedicated to saving and improving lives with our research, influence and information. In the last 50 years, our pioneering work has helped double cancer survival in the UK. And today it’s continuing to save lives, here and around the world.
Our vision is a world where everybody lives longer, better lives, free from the fear of cancer. And step by step, day by day, our researchers are making this vision a reality thanks to our dedicated community of supporters, partners, donors, fundraisers, volunteers and staff.
We invest around £31m into excellent research in Scotland each year, and announced a further £123m funding over a seven year period for the Cancer Research UK Scotland Institute in early 2024 – this is our largest-ever investment in Scottish science.
The Scottish Parliament Cross-Party Group on Cancer
Working since 2001, the Cross Party Group on Cancer is one of the largest parliamentary Cross Party Groups and brings together MSPs from all parties, with cancer organisations, medical practitioners, researchers and anyone with a keen interest in cancer, to discuss key issues and campaign together to improve cancer services.
The purpose and objectives of the Cross-Party Group on Cancer are:
• To act as a channel of communications between the Scottish Parliament and people and organisations working in cancer research, treatment, care and prevention
• To identify areas where inequalities exist in the provision of cancer care and campaign for their improvement
• To provide opportunities for MSPs to learn about the latest Scottish and international cancer research and to learn about cancer care needs and services, including the views of both patients and carers
The Co-Conveners for the Cross-Party Group on Cancer are Miles Briggs MSP and Jackie Baillie MSP. The group meets four times a year and membership is open to all. For further information on the group please email CrossPartyGroup@cancer.org.uk
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