Program FEARS 2026

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Pre-FEARS workshops

All info about the pre-FEARS workshops on the workshop page.

28 September
13:30 - 16:30Pre-FEARS

Workshop: How to develop an academic poster?

Prepare for the poster session by following this workshop.

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1 October
13:30 - 16:30Pre-FEARS

Workshop: How to pitch your research for a broader audience?

Prepare for the pitch session by following this workshop.

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16 October
09:30 - 13:30Pre-FEARS

Workshop: Pitching yourself to companies or in the job market.

Learn how to effectively present yourself to potential employers or clients.

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FEARS 2026 program

Temporary program. Subject to change and additions.

12:30 - 13:00

Registration & Poster Setup (Welcome Coffee & Check-in)

13:00 - 13:15

Dean's Opening Speech

@ Chapter House
13:15 - 13:45

Keynote Address

@ Chapter House
13:45 - 14:00

Core Facilities Spotlight

@ Chapter House
14:00 - 15:00 Parallel

Poster & Demo Session Part 1

@ Corridor

14:00 - 15:00

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Workshop 1: Origanius

@ Lady's Mantle

14:15 - 15:00 (45 mins)

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Workshop 2: Funding for Postdocs

@ Lavender Room

14:15 - 15:00 (45 mins)

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15:00 - 15:15

Coffee Break

15:15 - 16:15 Parallel

Poster & Demo Session Part 2

@ Corridor

15:15 - 16:00

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Workshop 3: Pursuing a PhD

@ Lady's Mantle

15:15 - 16:00

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16:15 - 17:00 Parallel

Research Pitch Session

@ Chapter House

16:15 - 17:00

Pitch Schedule

Workshop 4: Start Your Own Spin-Off

@ Lavender Room

16:15 - 17:00

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17:00 - 17:15

Coffee Break + Sponsor presentation

17:15 - 17:45

Plenary Panel Session

@ Chapter House
18:00 - 18:30

Award Ceremony

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18:30 - 20:30

Reception

Venue Guide - Looking for a specific room?

Explore the venue of FEARS 2026 with our interactive floor plan. Find your way to the different rooms, locate the poster and demo areas, and discover where the workshops will take place.

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