People talking in front of a conference sign

People talking in front of a conference sign

Annual Biology Conference

10 September 2026

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.

HOW TO APPLY

About ABC

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

22nd October 2026

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

Timeline 2026

Apply for student positions - June
Registration - by 26th August
Abstract submission - by 8:00am on the 28th September
Abstract book publication - 9th October
Rooms available for presentation practise - 21st October
ABC day - 22 October 9:00am

Resources for presenters

How to write a conference abstract

An abstract is a short summary of your scientific talk that helps the conference attendees understand what to expect.

Download (application/pdf, 54 KB)

Storytelling in science - making research meaningful

Humans naturally make sense of the world through stories.

Download (application/pdf, 57 KB)

ABC judging criteria

Examples of the types of things the judges are looking for.

Download (application/pdf, 54 KB)

ABC judging explained

How the judging process actually works.

Download (application/pdf, 188 KB)

Become a sponsor

We welcome sponsors to help make the day a success. Potential sponsors for 2026 can make contact through our sponsorship form.

Future events

The 2027 ABC will be held on 28 October 2027.

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