Revolution Plastics PhD conference
Bringing together the next generation of plastic researchers
10-11 March 2025
ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú, UK
Are you a PhD student working on understanding and solving the plastics crisis? Would you like to present at a conference for others in your field at PhD level?
The Revolution Plastics Institute invites all PhD students studying plastics to a two-day conference at the ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú in March 2025.
Conference overview
Unabated plastic production and mismanaged waste has resulted in a plastic pollution crisis that spans the globe and negatively impacts human, animal and ecosystem health. The plastics life cycle also significantly contributes to climate change. Urgent action is needed.
There is a pressing need for research into the impacts of plastics and potential solutions. This requires good communication across disciplines and across the country. Collaboration is key.
This conference will provide a space for the next generation of plastics researchers to network, present and share their ideas.
Programme
Day 1 - registration, welcome and keynote talks, oral presentations
Day 2 - poster session, oral presentations, workshop, closing remarks
Registration
The conference is interdisciplinary and welcomes applications from PhD students studying any area related to plastics, including but not limited to: microplastics, macroplastics, ecosystems, human and animal health, policy development, sustainable fashion, design, engineering, social, cultural and economic factors, consumer behaviour, waste management and novel packaging.
We welcome current PhD students, and those that have completed their PhD within the 12 months prior to March 2025.
Registration fees
This is an in-person conference located in ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú, UK. Places are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. The first 100 delegates to register will received a discounted price of £60. Thereafter, tickets are priced at £80.
Early bird rate: £60 (for the first 100 delegates)
Standard rate: £80
The registration fee includes:
- Admission to all conference sessions
- Tea, coffee and lunch throughout the two-day conference
Tickets are available to buy via the University's . The last day for registration is 23 February 2025.
For any other queries, please email plasticsfutureforum@port.ac.uk.
Call for abstracts and posters
We’re now calling for abstracts, posters, short talks, performances and digital outputs that cover any aspect of plastics research. If you would like to present your research, please complete this form and we will get in touch with details about how and when you can present your work.
Submission deadline: Monday 20 January at 23:59 BST