The SoCoBio DTP Annual Conference is a multi-day event that provides the entire cohort of the South Coast Bioscience Doctoral Training Partnership (SoCoBio DTP) with opportunities to communicate their science, exchange research ideas, and share their training experience. In addition, there are networking opportunities with industry, guest lectures, discussion panels, a wellbeing workshop led by DTP Wellbeing Lead and student wellbeing champions. The conference is held at a different DTP partner each year so students also get an opportunity to visit partner institutions and tour their facilities.
Save the date: 2026 Annual SoCoBio DTP Research Conference
24 – 26 March 2026, at the University of Sussex
Registration details to follow soon….
We are excited to welcome SoCoBio students, the DTP Leadership Team, supervisors, industry collaborators and guest speakers to the 2026 SoCoBio DTP Annual Research Conference, hosted by the University of Sussex.
Please use the buttons on this page to view the event programme and read the abstracts of the SoCoBio students’ talks and posters. Links will be live shortly
This year’s conference features a full programme, including 10-minute talks, 3-minute thesis-style flash talks, posters, guest speakers, a wellbeing workshop on reflexivity and a PIPS Q&A session. Prizes will be awarded for the best Year 4 student talk, best Year 3 poster, and best Year 2 3-minute thesis-style talk.
Day 2, March 25, will be industry-focused. Student talks and posters will be presented by CASE students, and there will be industry engagement sessions giving students the opportunity to ask industry representatives about their career paths, career opportunities within their businesses, tips on applying for jobs, and anything else they may wish to know. Industry representatives will have the opportunity to network with students, learn more about the programme, and discover other ways to engage with SoCoBio DTP.
Event flyer with outline programme will be available here soon.
2024 Conference at UKent: Posters, talks and group photo
2023 Conference at USusx: Reflexivity activity, networking lunch, talks and group photo
2022 Conference at USoton: Posters & talks
Guest Speakers
Key Note Speaker
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Guest Speaker Industry focused Day
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Industry & other guests
A range of industrial partners are attending the conference and participating in the Industry focus day and other workshops on the programme. We strongly encourage students to make the most of this occasion to build connections and learn about the opportunities available to them after their PhD.
This year, we are joined by:
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This year's conference is sponsored by:
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This year's organisation committee are:
From the DTP Leadership and SoCoBio supervisors: Information to follow shortly
DTP Students: Information to follow shortly