National Postdoctoral Conference for ECRs

About

The British Academy Early Career Researcher Network is delighted to host the National Postdoctoral Conference on Thursday, 18 September 2025, at the British Academy in London. The event will run from 10:30 to 16:30, followed by a drink’s reception until 18:30.

This free event and is open to ECRs from SHAPE and STEM disciplines.

The conference aims to celebrate, unite, and empower postdoctoral researchers from across the UK, with a strong focus on SHAPE disciplines while actively engaging participants from STEM fields. It will provide a vibrant platform to explore the postdoc journey, foster interdisciplinary and cross-sector collaborations, and identify shared challenges and opportunities for ECRs across these diverse disciplines.

The event will emphasise building synergies between SHAPE and STEM, highlighting opportunities for collaboration and guidance on navigating career pathways in both fields. Key topics will include research culture, interdisciplinary partnerships, career development, leadership, publishing, careers beyond academia, equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI), and the evolving role of AI in research.

Travel and accommodation will be covered for ECRs to attend the event. If this would be of interest, do let us know once your register for your free ticket.

How to register my interest

Please complete the form to register your interest in attending the event. We will follow up with details on how to book your ticket and additional event information in due course.

Exhibitors and sponsorship

If you would be interested in being an exhibitor or sponsor the event please refer to our Exhibition and sponsorship packages and get in touch with Peris Thuo at [email protected].