Events and competitions

The following pages and links outline key events and competitions run on campus and externally for postgraduate researchers (PGRs), along with regular campus-based societies and groups.

If you have an idea for an event that is not already listed, why not consider applying to the Postgraduate Researcher Environment Development Fund (PREDF). This fund provides a small amount (maximum £2000 per project) of funding for PGR-led initiatives that directly benefit groups of PGRs within the University and have an impact on the researcher environment. 

For more information view the details document and the application form.

PGRs interested in organising an event or conference might find this Conferences and events guidance document useful.

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The PGR conference

This yearly conference is organised by and aimed at PGRs to showcase, share and celebrate their research with peers and academic staff.

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Three Minute Thesis

Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) is a research communication competition where doctoral researchers have just three minutes to deliver an engaging presentation.

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PG society and coffee mornings

The PG society hold events, meal nights and trips for postgraduates and their families. PGR coffee morning sessions offer a chance to meet members of the Student's Union and Researcher Environment Team, or just come along for a coffee and a chat.

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Falling Walls Lab

The Falling Walls Lab is a platform for excellent academics, entrepreneurs and professionals from all disciplines to present their research, business model, innovative project or idea.

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Other events

European Researchers' Night takes place all over Europe on the last Friday of September. It gives the public a chance to meet researchers and find out about their latest discoveries. FameLab is a research communication competition.

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