The 2nd annual PGR Palooza

Edge Hill PGR Palooza 2025: A One-Day Conference for Postgraduate Researchers (MRes and PhD).

Back for its second year, the PGR Palooza is a free, one-day research conference designed just for you. We know you’re eager for conference and networking opportunities, so this event provides a platform to showcase your research, develop key skills, and connect with fellow academics in a supportive environment.

 The conference will be held on 1 May 2025, 10am-4pm in the Faculty of Health, Social Care and Medicine.

Why Attend?

• Share Your Research – Present your work through a paper or poster presentation, gain valuable feedback, and refine your communication skills.
• Develop Key Skills – Join workshops and discussions on essential researcher skills, from collaboration to impact and dissemination.
• Learn from Others – Connect with peers at different stages of their research journey, share experiences, and gain insights to support your own progress.
• Discover the PGR Community – See what our postgraduate researchers are working on and celebrate the diverse research taking place.
• Expand Your Network – Connect with fellow PGRs, faculty, and industry professionals through interactive activities including Human Bingo – new for this year!

The focus is on PGRs but supervisors, academic staff and undergraduate students are encouraged to attend.

Call for Abstracts

We invite proposals for:

• Presentations (10 minutes + 5 minutes Q&A)
• Poster presentations (displayed throughout the event with dedicated discussion time)

Poster presenters are responsible for printing and bringing their own poster. We recommend an A1 size for optimal display.

Submission deadline (papers and posters): 27 April, 5pm

General registration (to attend without presenting): 27 April, 5pm