Annual Postgraduate Conference

Annual Postgraduate Conference 2025

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

Overview

Join us for our annual Postgraduate 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.  

The PG Conference 2025 will take place on Wednesday 25th June in the Sibson Building.

Event Schedule

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

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09:30

Arrivals and Refreshments

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

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10:00

Welcome & Opening Remarks

Join Professor Benjamin Hutchinson, Director of the Graduate and Researcher College, for the welcome address.

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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.

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13:00

Networking Lunch

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

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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 detail will be confirmed soon.

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16:30

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:

GRC Prizes

The GRC Prizes were established to recognise and encourage the exceptional efforts and achievements of the university's postgraduate research students and staff. 

This initiative not only highlights the outstanding contributions made by these talented individuals but also serves as a testament to the university's commitment to fostering a vibrant and supportive research community.

Prize Amounts:

Winners in each category will receive £250, with two runners-up in each category awarded £75.


How to nominate

Ensure you have checked eligibility and criteria (listed on the right) and then simply complete the relevant nomination form, which you can download below:

Self-Nomination

Postgraduate Research Student

Research Degree Supervisor

Nomination

Postgraduate Research Student

Research Degree Supervisor


Email your completed nomination form to kentgrc@kent.ac.uk.


Deadline for submission:  Monday 9th June 2025


Why is the Annual Postgraduate Conference so important?

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    Community

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

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    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.    

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    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.  

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    Connections

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