Category: External Conferences & Events

Prosper Celebration Event (15 Sept 2026)

We’re delighted to announce the Prosper Celebration Event 2026 – an opportunity to celebrate Prosper’s achievements, connect with colleagues from across the sector, and explore the future of researcher career development.
 
As the UKRI-funded rollout of Prosper draws to a close, this event will bring together researchers, professional services staff, and sector partners to reflect on Prosper’s impact and look ahead to the next chapter. The programme will include:
  • The launch of the Prosper Exchange
  • Key findings from the UKRI PGR Career Development Report
  • Discussions on opportunities and challenges in supporting career development across postgraduate researchers, postdocs, early career researchers, and mid-career researchers
  • Networking opportunities with colleagues from across the higher education and research sector
Event details
Prosper Celebration Event 2026
Date: Tuesday 15 September 2026
Time: 10:00-15:30
Location: Novotel Paddington Village, Liverpool
 
Find out more and book your place here:
 
We hope you’ll join us as we celebrate Prosper’s successes and help shape the future of researcher career development.

Cancer Research UK Postdoc Futures Conference (24 September)

Cancer Research UK are inviting all cancer non-clinical postdocs, regardless of funding source, to a one-day event on 24 September in Manchester, designed to empower you to take the next step in your career.

Explore career opportunities both within and beyond academia, learn about their training and funding programmes and pick up practical tools to help you build a fulfilling career in cancer research.

You’ll also connect with the wider cancer postdoc community, take part in roundtable discussions and join talks covering career progression, common challenges and potential solutions.

Register now: https://cruk.ink/4tS7Ai5