The annual postgraduate research (PGR) conference returns to the University of Bradford on 22nd - 23rd October.

The conference will be held at the University of Bradford on 22–23 October 2026 as a hybrid event, offering opportunities to present and attend both in person and virtually.

Call for abstracts is open!

We are delighted to invite you to submit an abstract for the University of Bradford PGR Conference 2026. This annual conference brings together postgraduate researchers from across the University and beyond, providing an excellent opportunity to present your work, receive constructive feedback, exchange ideas, and connect with peers and academics from diverse disciplines.

The theme for this year is “The Ripple Effect: How Research Shapes People, Places, and Possibilities”.

Research is more than investigation and discovery. It creates ripple effects that extend far beyond the laboratory, library, or field site. It influences how people live, transforms communities and environments, and opens new possibilities for growth, innovation, and progress.

Under this theme, the conference aims to explore how research outcomes translate into real-world impact. We invite scholars, practitioners, and postgraduate researchers from all disciplines to share work that demonstrates how knowledge generation changes lives, improves local and global spaces, and unlocks opportunities for future development.

Presentation Formats

We welcome submissions across a range of presentation styles, including:

In-person or virtual presentations (15 mins + Q&A)

Poster presentations (3-5 mins)

Lightning talks (3–5 mins)

Pre-constituted Panels

Participation and Eligibility

The conference is open to all postgraduate researchers, whether at the University of Bradford or another institution. Attendance is hybrid, so presenters and delegates may participate either in person in Bradford, or virtually via Microsoft Teams.

Abstract Requirements

Your abstract should not exceed 350 words, and should cover all of the following:

Title of your paper

Author(s) and their institution(s)

Research background / aims

Methodology

Findings (or expected findings)

Connection to the conference theme (optional)

Key Dates and Deadlines

Submission deadline: 29 August 2026

Notification of acceptance: 10 September 2026

Conference: 22–23 October 2026

How to Submit

Please submit your abstract via the online form.

Contact

Please direct any queries or requests for additional information to the PGR Conference Organising Committee at PostgradResearchConference@bradford.ac.uk

Review and Publication

All submissions will undergo a peer review process, assessed against the following criteria:

· Relevance to the conference theme

· Clarity

· Quality / rigour

· Originality

We look forward to receiving your abstracts and to welcoming you, in person or virtually, to the University of Bradford PGR Conference 2026.

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