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.
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)
Parking
Discounted parking is available nearby at the 24hr Duke Street Car Park, G4 0UW (0.3 miles), which currently offers an all day ticket, or you can validate your ticket at TIC Reception.
Download the ParkPass app for discounted parking at 24hr NCP Montrose Street, G1 1RS (0.2 miles).
The most suitable car park for those with accessibility needs is 24hr Duke Street Car Park.
Electric vehicle charging points are available at 24hr Duke Street Car Park.
Blue badge holders may park free of charge at on-street parking meters and on-street pay and display areas – please visit Glasgow City Council’s website for more information.
Cycling
Secure bike racks are available around the perimeter of the building.
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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 invested £33 million into research in Scotland in 2022/23 and announced a further £123 million 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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