Postgraduate Research Conference
The Postgraduate Research Conference 2026 will be split into three events featuring each of the presentation types as a separate competition, followed by a full day conference in early 2027
PGRC 2026 will be delivered in a Bitesize format - with each presentation type on a different day:
- 3 Minute Thesis on Thursday 9 July
- 10 Minute Presentations on Thursday 13 August
- Academic Poster Weekend 14-17 August
There will be prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place of each presentation type
If you wish to present your 3 Minute Thesis, 10 Minute Presentation, or Poster then please Register Here
If you already registered as a presenter for the previously planned conference date (4 July) then you do not need to register again - this has been transferred to the relevant bitesize session.
If you are attending any of the bitesize sessions as a member of the audience, then please Register Here for catering purposes.
The Poster Weekend does not require registration for audience members as it will accessible over 4 full days in the Graduate Social Hub. If you wish to receive an email reminder about the poster weekend then please sign up here.
Key Dates for PGRC Bitesize 2026:
3 Minute Thesis
Date of Event: Thursday 9 July @7pm
Location: Furness Lecture Theatre 2 & Online
Abstract/Title needed by: 06/07/2026
Confirmation of presentation to all presenters
Long presentations
Date of Event: Thursday 13 July @7pm
Location: [to follow] Lecture Theatre on campus
Abstract/Title needed by: 03/08/2026
Confirmation of presentation to all presenters on: 05/08/2026
Posters
Date of Event: 14-17 August 2026
Location: Graduate College Social Hub
Digital version needed by: 10/08/2026
Printed version needed by: 13/08/2026
If we are printing it for you, please send it through to us by 05/08/2026
PGRC Full Day Conference will take place in January 2027
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PGRC 2027
January - date to be announced.
A Multi-disciplinary cross-Faculty conference
The Postgraduate Research Conference is an multi-disciplinary cross-faculty conference, where Postgraduate Researchers from across all Faculties at the University present their research to an audience of non-expert peers.
We believe that sharing ideas and research across specialisms, departments, and faculties is important for all researchers. It can lead to collaborative projects, provide positive and constructive feedback from the research community, and broaden people's outlook within their own specialisms.
Conference theme
The theme of this year’s conference is AI.
Love it or hate it, it is making an impact on all areas of lives - and Academia is no exception.
Details of invited speakers and workshops around this theme will be announced soon.
Who can attend the conference?
The conference is open to all Postgraduate Research Students at Lancaster University. We also welcome Taught Master's Students and Undergraduates who may like to attend. There will be the opportunity for distance learning students to view the presentations, as these will be streamed live on the day.
PGRC 2027 Programme
The programme and timeline are subject to change:
