Our Culture

Serious work, playful hearts πŸ’›

We believe the best international collaboration happens when academics, researchers, and operators feel free to be themselves. That's why we travel with a mascot team β€” and a culture built on curiosity, generosity, and rigour.

GAMD mascot team at the office
Mission Β· Vision Β· Values

What we stand for 🌟

Mission

To make international academic and research collaboration effortless for every master, doctor, and institution we serve β€” no matter where they are.

Vision

A world where a research question raised in one country can be answered with partners on three continents in a single working week.

Values

Rigour without rigidity. Generosity in our partnerships. Privacy as a default, not a feature. Joy in the work β€” every single day.

Meet the Team

The GAMD Mascot Crew πŸ¦ŠπŸ¦‰πŸΌπŸ±

Every team needs a little personality. Ours happens to wear tiny graduation caps.

Fox mascot

Felix the Fox

Wisdom & Strategy

Leads our consulting team. Sharp, kind, and always reading one more book than you.

Owl mascot

Orla the Owl

Knowledge & Research

Heads our research cooperation programs. Wears glasses and stays up past everyone's bedtime.

Panda mascot

Pip the Panda

Charm & Member Care

The friendly face of our member support. Will absolutely wave at you from the home screen.

Cat mascot

Kira the Cat

Global Reach & Culture

Runs our cultural information service. Speaks four languages and naps on keyboards.

Dolphin mascot

Delphi the Dolphin

Events & Forums

Plans our forums and exhibitions. Always jumping at the chance to meet the next partner.

Bee mascot

Bao the Bee

Productivity & Tools

Drives the mobile app team. Buzzes through tickets faster than you can say "release".

Corporate Social Responsibility

Giving back, the GAMD way πŸ’›

We commit 1% of revenue, 1% of equity, and 1% of employee time to causes aligned with our mission. In practice that means:

  • Free research-grant facilitation for early-career scholars from underrepresented regions
  • Open-access publishing support for member institutions
  • Pro bono consulting for educational non-profits
  • Carbon-aware event planning for every forum we host
GAMD CSR partnerships
A peek inside

Where the work happens

GAMD office GAMD forum GAMD research

Want to work with us? ✨

We're always looking for curious people, kind collaborators, and partners who care.