Annual Conference 2026
Annual Conference 2026: Developments in Harm Reduction
4th June 2026
Glasgow Caledonian University
With keynote speeches from
- Dr Chelsea Shover
- Professor Catherine Comiskey
Click here to reserve your spot!
Call for abstracts now open!
Our overarching theme this year is Developments in Harm Reduction, which can cover a wide range of topics and we welcome abstract submissions speaking to: the overarching theme, our four identified priority areas for research in Scotland (see below and read more here), or on broader perspectives of drug use, including research outside of Scotland.
- Harms and drug related deaths
- Treatment and recovery
- Legal changes
- Drugs as medicine
Please note that we welcome contributions from those involved in research and evaluation, including researchers, practitioners and those within third sector organisations.
Please see the abstract call here for more information. Please email admin@drns.ac.uk with your abstract submissions by 7th March 2026. We will notify you of outcome by the middle of April. Guidelines on abstract format are available on our website here.
