PGR Conference

SEERC's Annual Postgraduate Research Conference

Since 2006, SEERC, the research centre of CITY College, the University of York Europe Campus, is annualy organizing the Postgraduate Research Conference, previously known as DSC - Doctoral Student Conference, which is held in Thessaloniki, Greece. The Conference is open to any postgraduate researcher, it has an interdisciplinary focus and is organised in themes and topics. Postgraduate students will have the opportunity to:

• discuss their research with senior academics and receive an individualised thorough feedback with a view to improve their overall research but also oral, writing and presentation skills
• have plenty of opportunities for research training through a number of research seminars and workshops organised during the days of the conference
• build networks with other students and professionals from around the world
• self-reflect on their research and its position among that of their peers
• get advice on how to generate more impact from their research
• develop an interdisciplinary outlook through meeting peers from other disciplines

Building on the success of the previous Postgraduate Research Conferences, which have attracted more than 1000 research papers in total from countries all over the SE European region and beyond (UK, Australia, South Africa, Germany, Poland, Czech Republic, Sweden, Belgium and USA), the aim of the conference is to further facilitate the exchange of knowledge between young researchers. At the same time it aims to consolidate the established network of scholars currently undertaking research, while providing plenty of research training opportunities. Postgraduate research students and young researchers are invited to attend and share their - early-stage or yet fully structured - research in a constructive and welcoming environment.

Thessaloniki is a symbolic city in Europe with both a glorious history of 2400 years, and a cosmopolitan modern feel. Our target is to ensure that our conference will provide to Postgraduate Students with networking opportunities and a supportive venue for constructive peer review and critique of ongoing research output. We hope all the delegates will have a successful and educationally rich conference, and also the chance to enjoy our famous Greek hospitality for which our country is widely appreciated!

We are looking forward to warmly welcoming you all to our Annual Postgraduate Research Student Conference that is organized by the students for the students.

Prof. Panayiotis H. Ketikidis
General Chairperson

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