
Soup and a Soapbox
Wed 16 Dec · 12:30
Life Sciences Innovation Centre
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'Soup and a Soapbox' is an informal networking event scheduled for 16 December 2026 at the Life Sciences Innovation Centre in Inverness. It is intended for individuals in the Life Sciences and Technology sectors and is free to attend.
This informal networking event is for anyone in the Life Sciences and Technology sectors.
This informal networking event is for anyone in the Life Sciences and Technology sectors including Research, Medical Technology, Digital Health, Animal Health, Agri-tech and Aquaculture. (AAA).
Format:
Informal networking with soup, rolls, tea and coffee provided and fully funded – please sign-up by the Friday prior so we can confirm catering numbers.
After lunch we’ll hold a quick ‘soapbox” where attendees are invited to speak for up to 2 minutes with any news they have to share
Free hot-desking is also available for the day at the Life Sciences Innovation Centre or Rural and Veterinary Innovation Centre.
Hosted at the Inverness Campus (https://eur02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.invernesscampus.co.uk%2F&data=05%7C02%7Cgeorgia.bailey%40hient.co.uk%7C8dea370e74474255d38608dc295ef46d%7C42cd146c1e204d8b8df0e184bb9a0994%7C0%7C0%7C638430735002548944%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=dG6bdJGtAfnzdba8%2B7F81c5BL8LZ%2FsYaxQt3F%2FzBBds%3D&reserved=0) these events are supported by:
Highlands and Islands Enterprise
University of Highlands and Islands UHI
Institute for Biodiversity and Freshwater Conservation – An Lochran
Division of Biomedical Sciences – Life Sciences Innovation Centre (LSIC)
SRUC – Scottish Rural College – hosting at the Rural and Veterinary Innovation Centre RAVIC
NHS Highland RD&I - Research, Development & Innovation Team from the North of Scotland NHS Innovation - hosting at UHI House
Photography/filming
We often use photography and/or video footage at our events to promote Highlands and Islands Enterprise. If you don’t want your photo to be taken or to be filmed, please let a member of HIE staff know on the day. You’ll find HIE’s full privacy statement online https://www.hie.co.uk/legal/privacypolicy/ (https://eur02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hie.co.uk%2Flegal%2Fprivacypolicy%2F&data=05%7C02%7Cgeorgia.bailey%40hient.co.uk%7C0f214a3867404c9d61d908dc36bb8928%7C42cd146c1e204d8b8df0e184bb9a0994%7C0%7C0%7C638445426280394887%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=4yECjoZECke2Qi4m%2BxI5NbkLxgr7HLDM5bgqmzIsx90%3D&reserved=0)
Accessibility note
We aim to make events as accessible as possible. If you have any accessibility requirements or questions about how we can support you in attending our events, please contact hie.marketing@hient.co.uk.
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Frequently asked questions
Soup and a Soapbox takes place on Wednesday, 16 December 2026 at 12:30.
Soup and a Soapbox is held at Life Sciences Innovation Centre in Inverness (20a Inverness Campus, Inverness, IV2 5NA).
Entry to Soup and a Soapbox is free.
Yes — hotels within walking distance of Life Sciences Innovation Centre can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
Tickets for Soup and a Soapbox can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
Editorial summaryAbout this event
'Soup and a Soapbox' is an informal networking event scheduled for 16 December 2026 at the Life Sciences Innovation Centre in Inverness. It is intended for individuals in the Life Sciences and Technology sectors and is free to attend.
This summary was automatically generated from event data sourced from official ticketing providers.
This informal networking event is for anyone in the Life Sciences and Technology sectors.
This informal networking event is for anyone in the Life Sciences and Technology sectors including Research, Medical Technology, Digital Health, Animal Health, Agri-tech and Aquaculture. (AAA).
Format:
Informal networking with soup, rolls, tea and coffee provided and fully funded – please sign-up by the Friday prior so we can confirm catering numbers.
After lunch we’ll hold a quick ‘soapbox” where attendees are invited to speak for up to 2 minutes with any news they have to share
Free hot-desking is also available for the day at the Life Sciences Innovation Centre or Rural and Veterinary Innovation Centre.
Hosted at the Inverness Campus (https://eur02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.invernesscampus.co.uk%2F&data=05%7C02%7Cgeorgia.bailey%40hient.co.uk%7C8dea370e74474255d38608dc295ef46d%7C42cd146c1e204d8b8df0e184bb9a0994%7C0%7C0%7C638430735002548944%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=dG6bdJGtAfnzdba8%2B7F81c5BL8LZ%2FsYaxQt3F%2FzBBds%3D&reserved=0) these events are supported by:
Highlands and Islands Enterprise
University of Highlands and Islands UHI
Institute for Biodiversity and Freshwater Conservation – An Lochran
Division of Biomedical Sciences – Life Sciences Innovation Centre (LSIC)
SRUC – Scottish Rural College – hosting at the Rural and Veterinary Innovation Centre RAVIC
NHS Highland RD&I - Research, Development & Innovation Team from the North of Scotland NHS Innovation - hosting at UHI House
Photography/filming
We often use photography and/or video footage at our events to promote Highlands and Islands Enterprise. If you don’t want your photo to be taken or to be filmed, please let a member of HIE staff know on the day. You’ll find HIE’s full privacy statement online https://www.hie.co.uk/legal/privacypolicy/ (https://eur02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hie.co.uk%2Flegal%2Fprivacypolicy%2F&data=05%7C02%7Cgeorgia.bailey%40hient.co.uk%7C0f214a3867404c9d61d908dc36bb8928%7C42cd146c1e204d8b8df0e184bb9a0994%7C0%7C0%7C638445426280394887%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=4yECjoZECke2Qi4m%2BxI5NbkLxgr7HLDM5bgqmzIsx90%3D&reserved=0)
Accessibility note
We aim to make events as accessible as possible. If you have any accessibility requirements or questions about how we can support you in attending our events, please contact hie.marketing@hient.co.uk.
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Before you goFrequently asked questions
When is Soup and a Soapbox?
Soup and a Soapbox takes place on Wednesday, 16 December 2026 at 12:30.
Where is Soup and a Soapbox taking place?
Soup and a Soapbox is held at Life Sciences Innovation Centre in Inverness (20a Inverness Campus, Inverness, IV2 5NA).
How much are tickets for Soup and a Soapbox?
Entry to Soup and a Soapbox is free.
Is there anywhere to stay near Soup and a Soapbox?
Yes — hotels within walking distance of Life Sciences Innovation Centre can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
How do I get tickets for Soup and a Soapbox?
Tickets for Soup and a Soapbox can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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