Research and Innovation Events

December 2025

Dec. 3

UMRF Research Park DevMemphis Meetup: A meetup for Memphis Software Developers. Come learn, share, hang out and eat pizza with Memphis software developers. This is a free event open to anyone interested in attending. UMRF Research Park | 460 S. Highland. Register » 

Dec. 4

Division of Research and Innovation Lunch & Learn: Music, Research and Community Impact. Join us for a Lunch & Learn with Iris Collective, a Memphis-based ensemble harnessing the power of music in education, healthcare and community life. Discover programs ranging from music classes for individuals with Alzheimer’s and their caregivers to songwriting workshops for survivors of human trafficking. Participants will also experience interactive music firsthand and explore opportunities for cross-disciplinary collaboration with their own research. Maxine A. Smith University Center | Shelby Room. Register »

Dec. 5

Division of Research and Innovation presents Streamlining Research Proposals with Atom: A Hands-On Training for UofM Faculty. Join this interactive training session to learn how University of Memphis faculty can use Atom’s proposal project management tool to simplify and accelerate the grant development process. We’ll walk through how to organize proposal materials, collaborate across teams, and leverage AI-assisted tools to manage deadlines and submissions efficiently. Perfect for PIs, research administrators, and faculty looking to streamline their proposal development workflows before the spring cycle. Via Microsoft Teams. Register »