OVERVIEW
Register your interest now!
Join us in April 2026 for the Royce National PhD Conference! Held in Manchester, the event promises two dynamic days of talks, workshops, and discussions covering the breadth of materials science and innovation in the UK.
This conference is intended for PhD students in the 1st or 2nd year of their materials science studies. If haven’t attended a conference before, are keen to present your research, or want to broaden your knowledge, then this is an ideal opportunity to build confidence and grow your academic and professional network.
WHAT TO EXPECT
- Share your research and build peer-to-peer networks
- Find out how Royce supports student equipment access, training, and career skills
- Explore how materials research will help solve global and societal challenges
- Discover innovative applications of materials across key UK sectors
- Gain insights into your future career in materials science
Taking place at The University of Manchester, the conference offers a welcoming and collaborative environment to connect with fellow students. It provides an opportunity to build links to materials science academics, personnel working at the Royce, and a wider network of professionals working across the advanced material research and innovation sector.
Tarek Haloubi, Royce’s Student Engagement Manager, said:
“This conference is an exciting opportunity to spotlight the next generation of materials scientists. It’s designed to empower students in the early stages of their PhDs, offering an inclusive platform to share ideas, meet like-minded peers, and connect with the wider community shaping the UK’s materials future.”
REGISTRATION
We won’t be opening registration until later in the autumn, but if you want to be alerted when tickets go on sale sign the expression of interest form. Tickets are £75.
STUDENT SPEAKERS
Students selected to present a research talk will have their accommodation covered by Royce and be able to claim back their travel costs.
CONTACT
If you have any questions, please email studentconference@royce.ac.uk
April 30 2026
