Postgraduate Research Festival
The Postgraduate Research Festival is LJMU's flagship annual event created by postgraduate researchers for postgraduate researchers. It brings together our diverse PGR community to connect, share ideas and learn new skills.
The event is led by a team of PGRs employed by the Doctoral Academy as festival coordinators. The programme brings together inspiring talks, panel discussions, workshops and creative activities linked to a theme that is relevant to PGRs from all disciplines.
All MPhil, PhD and Professional Doctorate candidates are invited to share their research at the festival. There are different ways to get involved with a range of presentation formats available. The festival also hosts the final of LJMU’s Three Minute Thesis (3MT) competition.
Whether you are at the beginning of your research journey or nearing completion, the Postgraduate Research Festival offers a supportive space to reflect, celebrate progress and connect with the wider PGR community.
The next festival will take place in May 2027. Recruitment for festival coordinator roles starts in November 2026. Calls for submissions to present at the festival will be circulated in February/March 2027.
I am a PhD candidate in my final year. Throughout my career so far, I have worked in the NHS for 7 years delivering general and mental health services to adults, children and young people. I also have experiences delivering school-based interventions in primary and secondary schools to support young people with special educational needs and test-anxiety. To maintain my own wellbeing, I enjoy exercising, travelling, and going to live music concerts.
I am a fifth year Professional Doctorate student in Sport and Exercise Psychology. My research looks at the longitudinal practitioner development of trainee and qualified Sport and Exercise Psychologists.
I am a third-year PhD student in the School of Biological and Environmental Science. My research focuses on the effects of the environment on animal physiology and behaviour. I am excited to be a member of the committee for the 2026 PGR Festival, and my team and I will work together to create a captivating and memorable event. Looking forward to seeing you on May 19th.
I am a second year PhD candidate in the International Relations and Politics department. My doctoral research draws on critical theory to explore the dynamics of US power and its impact on Colombia's pursuit for domestic peace. I focus on US INCLE Aid and its impact on Colombia's post-accord peace process. I'm excited to be part of the PGR Festival 2026 committee!
