Annual Postgraduate Conference - Student life - University of Kent

Annual Postgraduate Research Conference

Hosted by the Graduate and Researcher College, in collaboration with the Academic Schools.

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Save the date: 16 June 2026

Please save the date for the 2026 Annual Postgraduate Research Conference, taking place on Tuesday 16 June 2026.

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Overview

Join us for our annual Postgraduate Research Conference - a celebration of research, innovation, and community. This is an opportunity for postgraduate researchers from across disciplines to share their work, receive feedback, and connect with peers and academics in a supportive environment.

Whether you’re presenting or attending, the day is designed to inspire, inform, and foster collaboration.

Event Schedule

Final programme to be published soon - here's a look at the structure of the day:

09:30

Arrivals and Refreshments

Register for the Conference and enjoy morning refreshments before the Conference begins.

10:00

Welcome & Opening Remarks

Join Dr Becky Hall, Director of the Graduate and Researcher College, for the welcome address.

10:15

Research Talks

Nominees from each School will take to the stage to present their research in the Research Talk Competition. Prizes awarded for the most impactful and well-delivered talks.

13:00

Networking Lunch and Poster Viewing

Take a break, enjoy lunch, view posters and connect with Kent's diverse researcher community.

14:00

School-led Workshops

The Schools will host a range of sessions across the afternoon, including panel discussions, interactive workshops, and themed activities - offering something for everyone. Final details will be confirmed soon.

16:00

Awards & Drinks Ceremony

We'll close the day with a celebratory drinks reception and awards ceremony, recognising the winners of the Research Talk and Poster Presentation Competitions, as well as the GRC Prizes.

Competition Prizes

Prizes will be awarded for outstanding presentations in the Research Talk Competition and the Research Poster Competition:

Why is the Annual Postgraduate Research Conference so important?

Community

Sharing your passion, ideas, vision and experience with your peers brings together the research community at Kent.
Raise Awareness

Representing your field of research allows others to become aware of the important work being carried out at Kent and puts a spotlight on your studies.
Creativity

A chance for you to show your creativity and to think outside the box, the aim is to exhibit research at Kent in creative and alternative ways.
Connections

A chance to develop new connections with peers from across all disciplines in a supportive environment.

Check out highlights from past events