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People talking in front of a conference sign
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Annual Biology Conference

12 September 2025

Each year the School of Biological Sciences hosts a one day conference for their postgraduate research students, each giving a 10 minute presentation. The whole school comes together to celebrate our postgraduate students.

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About ABC
A one day showcase of our up-and-coming research talent

Thursday 23rd October 2025

Organised by the School of Biological Sciences, to provide an opportunity for our postgraduate research students to present their findings to colleagues, peers and to the wider scientific community.

Over seventy biology PhD, MSc and BSc(Hons) students, each will present their research in 10 minutes, followed by 3 minutes for questions in a conference style setting. 

A wide range of biological topics are covered, from ecology to biochemistry, bioinformatics to microbiology and beyond.

Catered breaks will allow time to connect with our current postgraduate students and staff.

Join us in celebrating the people behind the high quality research produced by the School of Biological Sciences.

Our generous sponsors

Logos of ABC sponsors for 2025

Timeline 2025

  • Registration - by 20th August
  • Abstract submission - by 26th September
  • Abstract book publication - 10th October
  • Rooms available for presentation practise - 22nd October
  • ABC day - 23rd October

 

Become a sponsor

We welcome sponsors to help make the day a success. Potential sponsors for 2025 can make contact through our sponsorship form.

 

Resources for presenters

 

Future events

The 2026 ABC will be held on 22 October 2026.

 

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