Research in Conversation: Winter Festival

Schedule

Wed Dec 03 2025 at 11:00 am to 06:00 pm

UTC+00:00

Location

The University of Huddersfield | Huddersfield, EN

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Get ready for a festive takeover at the University of Huddersfield, part of the Research in Conversation series.
About this Event

On Wednesday 3 December, the University of Huddersfield is transforming the campus for a day of festive fun, bursting with energy, celebration and seasonal sparkle. Join us for a series of events that perfectly blends holiday cheer and showcases our research and innovation activity.

Everyone’s welcome to this free festive event – no ticket is needed to explore campus and soak up the cheer!
Some activities do require booking, so click ‘Get Tickets’ to reserve your spot for anything special.


Event Highlights:

· Wander through our Christmas Market packed with festive stalls, handmade gifts and seasonal treats

· Be inspired by a special talk and live performance from Monty Adkins, Pro Vice-Chancellor for Research and Innovation and Prof Hyunkook Lee

· Enjoy live music from our brilliant brass band and university choir

· Explore a captivating exhibition and hear from researchers shaping the future

· Celebrate inspiring work with our Postgraduate Research Conference

· Engaging sessions led by academics from each school faculty


Whether you're here for the music, the array of festive finds or the mind-blowing ideas - this is your chance to kick off the festive season in style.


Agenda

🕑: 11:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Christmas Markets and Live Entertainment

Info: Wander through our Christmas Market packed with festive stalls, handmade gifts and seasonal treats. Enjoy live music from our brilliant brass band and university choir.


🕑: 11:00 AM - 06:00 PM
PGR Conference

Info: An annual celebration of the diverse and impactful research across the School of Human & Health Sciences. A fantastic opportunity to observe our postgraduate research students showcasing their work.


🕑: 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
Headline Act: Prof Monty Adkins & Prof Hyunkook Lee

Info: Join us for a visionary lecture and live performance exploring 3D sound and software that is inspiring new ways of thinking about music.


🕑: 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Researcher Exhibition

Info: Explore a captivating exhibition and hear from researchers shaping the future.


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The University of Huddersfield, Queensgate, Huddersfield, United Kingdom

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