All GUDTP scholars are warmly invited to present their work at our flagship annual event, the GUDTP conference.
A celebration of the excellent and innovative research conducted by our scholars, this two-day conference offers a kaleidoscopic view of your diverse methodological approaches and the wide range of your research interests. Unlike most academic conferences, which bring together experts in one field, or public engagement opportunities that require translating your research for a public audience, our annual conference is a unique opportunity for you 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 you have in common (or not). It is an opportunity to connect with your peers across institutions, departments, and research pathways; forge new collaborations and even friendships.
You are all strongly encouraged to submit an abstract, regardless of the stage of your research.
You might choose to test out your early findings, address the challenges of your fieldwork, or simply practice your presentation skills by engaging others in the intricacies of your research project.
Keynote Speakers
Prof Julia Black
President of the British Academy
Warden of Nuffield College, Oxford
Prof Lucie Cluver
Professor of Child and Family Social Work, Department of Social Policy and Intervention, University of Oxford
How to Apply
To accommodate inclusivity and diversity, we are offering three presentation options and we would be more than happy to guide you in choosing the one that best meets your material and/or your personal preferences. If in doubt, please contact Dr Paula Sheppard, our Research & Training Lead.
If you need a boost in confidence, please register to attend our upcoming training session Preparing for Public Speaking and Presentations.
Those considering presenting a poster might find attending this training session by Oxford's Department of Continuing Education or this Introduction to Designing a Conference Poster by the Bodleian Libraries useful.
Presentation Options
- 12-15 mins talk (250-350-word abstract required)
- 5-7 mins short talk (150-200-word abstract required)
- A1 poster (150-200-word abstract required)
All talks will be followed by a brief Q&A session (3-5mins).
Other ways to be involved
If you are still reluctant to present, please do not let this stop you from attending the conference. We expect all our GUDTP students to be there.
If you are on fieldwork, in an overseas institutional visit, or on placement at the time of the conference, please consider particpating by posting about your experience in our LinkedIn group.
Registration for attendance: 8 May – 1 June
Food, Fun, and Practicalities
To socialise in good spirit and collectively enjoy the unique historic environment of Oxford, we have booked three different venues for this event, featuring lovely gardens and architectural masterpieces from gothic revival to brutalism. Lunches and refreshments will be provided on both days and all attendees are welcome to join us for dinner on Tuesday evening.
To avoid waste, we have a strict policy of registration with commitment to attend for the dinner. Cancelations within the last 48hours 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.
