For those people attending UKADR-2025 at Durham University, please both Register (payment) and complete the Abstract Submission and Participation form.

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Conference Activities

The types of activities for UKADR 2025 are planned to maximise network opportunities, future scoping discussions, and encourage interactions between research and practice. Participation will be encouraged through: 

• Panels/Debates. Interactive panels with emphasis on audience engagement. Auditorium on Days 1 and 2 (1 hr each).
• Breakout and Plenary Discussion. Delegates will be split into small groups (7–10 people, breakout rooms, 1 hr) for focused thematic discussions, followed by plenary sessions (auditorium, 1 hr) to share key insights. Days 1 and 2, afternoons.
• Padlet. Explore attendee profiles and showcase your research on a virtual bulletin board [link coming soon]. This will be publicly available.

We welcome contributions in the form of:

• Nano-Talks. Rapid-fire 3-minute talks (if too many submissions this may be reduced to 2'). Ideal for ECRs, pracademics, or project leads wanting to showcase new ideas or initiatives quickly. These will take place in an auditorium on Day 1 and Day 2 Mornings (1 hour each).

Abstracts (even if short ones) are not required but encouraged.

• Posters + optional 1' oral summary. Standalone engagement sessions encouraging informal discussion and idea exchange. A visual presentation of your research displayed on a large-format board, typically including background, methods, results, and conclusions. These (along with idea walls) will take place during or alongside coffee/tea breaks in a flat breakout room on both days in the morning and afternoon (two dedicated sessions on Day 1 and one on Day 2, (3 x 1 hr))

Abstracts required. 

• Idea Walls + optional 1' oral summary. Standalone engagement sessions encouraging informal discussion and idea exchange. A less formal version of a poster—often a single-page or couple of pages of A4 or A3 size graphics, concept sketch, or visual statement of a key idea, challenge, or question—designed to provoke discussion or present an idea. These can be “concept board” rather than a full poster. These will take place during or alongside coffee/tea breaks in a flat breakout room on both days in the morning and afternoon (two dedicated sessions on Day 1 and one on Day 2, (3 x 1 hr))

Abstracts required

Abstract and Participation Submission Form

Those who wish to present (must be in-person) may contribute ONE of the above activity types, i.e. either a Nano-talk, Poster or Idea wall, by filling in the Abstract Submission and Participation form by 20 August 2025.

Submission guidelines for Abstract Submission and Participation:

1) Identify the most suitable theme for your abstract.

2) You will be asked for

• Title (max 20 characters),
• Abstract body (max 200 words)
• Authors and their affiliations (max 10 contributors, including presenting author).

3) You will be asked to provide the Name, Affiliation and Email of the Presenting Author (the form can be submitted by any author).

4) Write or Paste the information into the Abstract Submission and Participation form and submit!  

5) Make sure you have also registered (and paid) via our Registration form.

Volunteering

• Pop-Ups sessions
• Break-out groups
• Plenary Discussions

Conference Registration

Registration is now open for in-person attendance at the conference. 

Registration options are as follows:

• Full 2-day conference attendance in person in Durham;
• Single 1-day rate to attend either Thursday 4^th September or Friday 5^th September. 

When registering for the full conference, delegates will be asked to confirm which days they will attend, simply to help the organisers plan catering.

At the time of registration for the conference, delegates will also be invited to optionally book University accommodation at Collingwood College.

An image of a single ensuite room in Collingwood College is above. These rooms are available on a first come first served basis. Some rooms may vary. 

Other hotel accommodation is also available in Durham and the surrounding area.  If delegates do not yet know which optional ‘extras’ they require, these can also be booked at a later date. See Plan Your Visit for further information.

Any questions please email: ukadr-2025@durham.ac.uk

Conference Delegate Fees:

Key Dates:

^{1 July 2025}                 Registration and Abstract Submission and Participation opens

20 August 2025           Registration and Abstract Submission and Participation closes

For those people attending UKADR-2025 at Durham University, please both register and complete the abstract submission and participation form.

Any questions about registration or payment should be sent to ukadr-2025@durham.ac.uk.

* The student rate is available to those without grants to support them coming to the conference. We will not ask for proof, rather the honour system. The actual cost that the event is being charged is greater than this rate. The lower rate is subsidised by a small portion of the full rates and donor contributions to Durham University.