PGRC 2024 – Call for Papers

Lancaster University’s Postgraduate Research Conference will take place on Saturday 9th March 2024. This inter-disciplinary conference will showcase the work of researchers from Lancaster University, giving presenters the chance to share their work with a diverse, non-specialist audience. The conference will also feature poster presentations, and a return of the international Three Minute Thesis competition (3MT®), with selected candidates entered into the national finals.

Submission guidelines

All abstract submissions should be sent via email to pgrc@lancaster.ac.uk in line with the key dates

Presentations will be selected based on the submitted abstract in order to provide a diverse programme. All that submit a poster abstract will have a chance to present a poster. Successful applicants will be informed in line with the

All electronic versions of posters (pdf) should be sent via email to pgrc@lancaster.ac.uk in line with the

Submissions for posters and/or presentations should include:

  • Name
  • Department
  • University
  • Title
  • Abstract (up to 300 words)

We welcome submissions from distance learners, who can present via video conference (we will contact you to discuss the details after you have registered).

Submissions for the Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) competition should include:

  • Name
  • Department
  • University
  • Title of Thesis / Presentation

Eligibility

The 3MT® competition is open to active PhD and Professional Doctorate (Research) candidates who have successfully passed their confirmation milestone (including candidates whose thesis is under submission). Students who have graduated/completed their studies are not eligible. The entries can include a single-slide presentation.

Details of the 3MT® rules can be found here and the judging criteria can be found here.

Contact details

If you have any questions at all, or would like to find out more about the Postgraduate Research Conference 2024, please email pgrc@lancaster.ac.uk

Deadline for all abstract submissions: In line with the

Deadline for pdfs of posters:In line with the:

Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) is an academic competition developed by The University of Queensland (UQ), Australia.

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