Harding Conference 2026

Speakers:

• Professor Julian Rayner, Director, Cambridge Institute for Medical Research – Keynote on scientific leadership and discovery-driven research.
• Professor Alan Blackwell, Professor of Interdisciplinary Design, University of Cambridge – Guest talk on creativity, design, and interdisciplinary approaches.
• Dr Claudia Bonfio, Associate Professor in the Laboratory of Supramolecular Biochemistry in the Department of Biochemistry, University of Cambridge - Guest talk on how life emerged from organic matter.
• Dr Jim Glasheen, Chief Executive of Cambridge Enterprise

Highlights:

• Oral presentations and poster sessions by Harding Scholars
• Networking and discussion with researchers and academics
• Insight into cutting-edge research across disciplines

Practical Info:

• Dates: 4th March 9am-5pm, 5th March 9am-12:30pm
• Location: McGrath Centre, St Catharine's College, Trumpington St, Cambridge CB2 1RL
• Lunch provided on 4th March. Refreshments provided on both days.
• Open to postgraduate students, early-career researchers, academics, and anyone interested in research and interdisciplinary scholarship

Why to attend?

• Hear from leading academic voices
• Discover innovative research by Harding Scholars
• Network with researchers across disciplines

Book your tickets now to listen to our very talented scholars and great scientists sharing their work.

Please note that photography may be taken at this event, and any images captured may be used for promotional purposes in future publications and presentations as well as our digital and social media channels. If you do not wish to appear in any photographs, please notify the event organisers.

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