Date and time
Application deadline: Closed
Notification of acceptance: 8th July 2025
Deadline to register: 18th August 2025
The Regional Studies Association (RSA), Centre for Innovation Management Research (CIMR), and Westminster University, invite applications for participation in the 2025 Student & Early Career Conference, taking place on the 9th and 10th of September 2025. This conference is designed for postgraduate students and early career researchers (ECRs) to present their work, receive feedback, and engage in professional development activities.
Conference Overview
The conference provides a supportive platform for ECRs to showcase their research, receive constructive feedback from senior academics, and develop key professional skills essential for academic and non-academic careers.
Who Should Apply?
This conference is open to postgraduate students and early career researchers working in relevant fields. We encourage applications from those looking to present their research and engage with peers and senior academics in a dynamic and constructive environment.
How to Apply
Submit your abstract (maximum 300 words) outlining your research topic, methodology, and key findings using the RSA submission portal.
Draft Programme
Tuesday, 9th September 2025
08.30-09.30 Conference registration
09.30-09.45 Welcome and introductions (CIMR/Westminster/RSA)
The morning sessions will be dedicated to presentations and feedback by participants
09.45-11.00 ECR Presentations
11.00-11.15 Refreshment break
11.15-12.30 ECR Presentations
12.30-13.00 Lunch
13.00-14.15 ECR Presentations
The afternoon sessions are structured around networking and skills development in three areas: publishing, grant success and impact generation.
- Getting published
- Applying for grants
- Generating impact
- Academic careers – Birkbeck careers office and Westminster University careers office
16.30-16.45 Closing remarks
16.45-18.00 CV session
16.45-18.00 Networking and meet the publishers
Wednesday, 10th September 2025
Technical field trip – more information available soon
Conference Registration Fees
| Category | |
| Student member | £120 |
| Early Career member | £140 |
| Non-member Student | £160 |
| Non-member Early Career | £180 |
Please note the non-member rates include a 1 year RSA membership, this will be applied as soon as you register. Click here to find out more about RSA membership.
Registration will open shortly after acceptance notification.