Celebrate our postgraduate research
The Doctoral College and the Super Rep Group is delighted to invite you to our celebration of postgraduate research at the University of Portsmouth on Thursday 10 July 2025.
We are excited to be holding this year’s festival in-person once more, and it will also be live-streamed to those of you wishing to join us online.
The festival will showcase the innovative research of all postgraduate research students including MRes, MPhil, PhD, Professional Doctorate and PhD by Publication.
Please see the opportunities below to enter competitions and apply to present.
What’s happening at this year’s festival?
Our 2025 event takes place in-person and online on Thursday 10 July 2025 from 10.00am-4.30pm in Portland Building.
A full programme (which is coming soon!) includes a keynote talk on the current trends in research and innovation, PGR research presentations from all faculties, Five by Five talks, and competitions inviting you to submit posters, visualise your research and even craft your thesis. All this plus opportunities for friendly networking.
Book your place
Student presentation and competition opportunities
Research presentations
Current MRes, MPhil, PhD, Professional Doctorate and PhD by Publication students across all faculties are invited to submit abstracts to deliver a 15 minute presentation on the day.
Research competitions
Current MRes, MPhil, PhD, Professional Doctorate and PhD by Publication students across all faculties are encouraged to apply for the competitions and to take part on the day. Prizes will be awarded for the winners.
You may enter as many competitions as you like once, but please don't use the same images in the Research Poster and the Visualise Your Thesis competitions.
Draft Programme
The programme will be updated as submissions and competition entries come in. Watch this space for contributions from all five faculties!
|
Time |
Main Event |
| 09.45am - 10.00am |
REGISTRATION - tea and coffee Competition voting opens |
| 10.00am - 10.10am |
Welcome from Dr Darren Van Laar |
| 10.10am - 10.30am |
Keynote - Current trends in research and innovation |
| 10.30am - 11.30am |
Research Presentations and Q&A panel |
| 11.30am - 11.45am |
BREAK - Tea, coffee and biscuits |
| 11.45am - 12.30pm |
Research Presentations and Q&A panel |
| 12.30pm - 1.30pm |
BUFFET LUNCH - Portland Atrium Poster, Visualise and Craft Your Thesis viewing |
| 1.30pm - 2.30pm |
Five by Five |
| 2.30pm - 3.15pm |
Research Presentations and Q&A panel |
| 3.15pm - 3.45pm |
Research Culture Spotlight |
| 3.45pm - 4.15pm |
BREAK - Tea, coffee and cake And 'Networking My Thesis' competition |
| 4.15pm - 4.30pm | Competition prizes |
| 4.30pm - 8.00pm |
Post Festival Social Event |
Enquiries
For more information about the festival, please contact the Doctoral College team at docfest@port.ac.uk.
