RAPS (Recent Appointees in Polymer Science) 2026
About this Event
Get ready for a great conference bringing together early-career academics (within approximately 5 years of appointment), PDRAs and industrialists.
We aim for this meeting to offer opportunities to present your work, develop new networks, and provide practical early-career advice from a range of experienced speakers on subjects such as obtaining funding, building a lab and generating impact from your work.
Overall, the meeting is an open and welcoming space for early-career researchers to start their network of collaborators.
Make sure to register before 20th July to secure conference accommodation
Keynote Speakers
- Prof. Mike Shaver, University of Manchester
- Dr Amy Goddard, Croda International Plc
- Dr Susan Kelleher, Dublin City University
Provisional Conference Programme
Wednesday 2nd September:
12.30 - 13.00 - Registration/Lunch
13.00 - 17.00 - Presentations
17.00 - 18.00 - Poster Session
19.00 - Late - Social Evening at NQ64
Thursday 3rd September:
09.00 - 12.00 - Presentations
12.00 - 13.00 - Lunch
13.00 - 17.00 - Presentations
17.00 - 18.00 - Poster Session
19.00 - Late - Banquet and Drinks at Zouk
Friday 4th September:
09.00 - 12.00 - Presentations
12.00 - 12.15 - Closing Remarks
Abstract Submission
If you wish to submit an abstract for an oral or poster contribution please upload your submission through this Google form:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfTtA5X3PFVtfDWzGsQkwQNZblBFmzqsmqJVJE3PdPWrxRe3g/viewform?usp=publish-editor
Please make sure to use the template provided:
https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=1W7P8BfSn5TNWmkDeYjVk3bIkJydVjiv4
Organiser Contact Details
Niamh Fox - [email protected]
Sarah-Jane Richards - [email protected]
Robert Nixon - [email protected]
Travel to Manchester
The Manchester Institute of Biotechnology (MIB) is exceptionally well connected and less than a 10 minute walk from both Oxford Road and Piccadilly train stations.
Arrival via other train stations:
There are tram and bus options to travel between Victoria Station and Piccadilly Station; many also stop in the city centre leaving a short walk to the conference location (<10 mins).
Taxi: We DO NOT recommend using taxis for travel around Manchester, as it is slower and more expensive than the excellent public transport.
Conference Accommodation
Accommodation will be at Travelodge Manchester Ancoats, 22 Great Ancoats St, Manchester, M4 5AZ.
This is a 15 minute walk from Piccadilly Train Station and a 25 minute walk from the conference location (MIB).
Breakfast will be provided at the hotel and will be available between 6:30 - 8:30 am.
Conference Location
https://www.mib.manchester.ac.uk/
Address: 131 Princess Street, Manchester M1 7DN, United Kingdom.
The main entrance to the MIB is best found using this exact location link:
https://w3w.co/active.cubs.icon
Or via google maps:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/wCtJj2RL5RSSud738
The MIB is less than a 10 minute walk from both Piccadilly and Oxford Road train stations. The nearest Tram stop is St. Peter's Square (15 min walk).
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
GBP 141.56 to GBP 271.56
