GUDTP Annual Conference 2026

Conference Dates:

 23-24 June 2026

Conference Venues:

 Manor Road Building

 St Hilda's College

 St Anne's College

 

GUDTP Annual Conference | Registration Now Open

All GUDTP scholars are warmly invited to attend our flagship annual event, the GUDTP Annual Conference.

 

A celebration of the excellent and innovative research conducted by our scholars, this two-day conference offers a kaleidoscopic view of their diverse methodological approaches and the wide range of their research interests. Unlike most academic conferences, which bring together experts in one field, or public engagement opportunities that require translating research for a public audience, our annual conference is a unique opportunity for scholars to address an interdisciplinary but highly skilled and engaged audience, benefit from the fresh perspective of others, get inspired by their work, and find out how much they have in common (or not).  It is an opportunity to connect with peers across institutions, departments, and research pathways; forge new collaborations and even friendships.

With many thanks to those who have submitted an abstract, we are looking forward to meeting you there. We expect all GUDTP scholars to attend, regardless of whether you are presenting or not.

If you are on fieldwork, in an overseas institutional visit, or on placement at the time of the conference, please consider participating by posting about your experience in our LinkedIn group.

Keynote Speakers

 

Prof Danny Dorling

1971 Professor of Geography, University of Oxford

Prof Patricia Owens

Professor of International Relations, Department of Politics and International Relations, University of Oxford

 
Food, Fun, and Practicalities

To enjoy the unique historic environment of Oxford, we have booked three different venues for this event; The Manor Road Building, St Hilda’s College, and St Anne’s College featuring a mix of lovely gardens and architectural styles. Lunches and refreshments will be provided on both days and all attendees are invited to join us for dinner on Tuesday evening.

To avoid waste, we have a strict policy of registration with commitment to attend the banquet dinner at St Hilda’s on the 23rd. Cancellations within the last 48 hours will be charged at £50.

The GUDTP will provide accommodation for attendees from the Open University and Brunel University of London upon request. Free accommodation is not available for Oxford students.

 

Register to Attend  

 

Tuesday 23 June 2025

 GUDTP Hub & St Hilda's College

10:00 Registration Opens
10:30 Welcome Address | Prof Rebecca Surrender
10:45 Session 1 (Student Talks)
12:00 Session 2 (Student Talks)
13:00 Lunch
14:00 Keynote Lecture | Prof. Danny Dorling
15:00 Session 3 (Student Talks)
16:30 Session 4 (Student Talks) 
17:30 Student Forum Talk
18:30 Drinks Reception
19:30 Dinner

Wednesday 24 June

 St Anne’s College

09:30 Session 1 (Student Talks)

10:45

Tea & Coffee
11:15 Session 2 (Student Talks)
12:45 Lunch
14:00 Keynote Lecture | Prof Patricia Owens
15:00 Sessions 3 (Student Talks)
16:15 Closing Remarks