PhD Day

This one-day event is dedicated to PhD students and focuses on critical theory and social justice within academic research and practice. The programme includes interactive workshops, a networking session, and a documentary screening.

Date: 3rd September 2025
Location: University of Exeter

The event is free of charge and funded by the South West Doctoral Training Partnership (SWDTP). However, spaces are limited. Priority will be given to students who are attending the main Critical Legal Conference and to those funded by SWDTP.

Registration is open until 15th August 2025, but may close earlier if all spaces are filled by priority applicants. Please use this form to register for the PhD day.

Programme:
10:00 – Doors open
10:30 – 11:00 – Networking session
11:00 – 13:00 – Workshop: Taking an Evidence-Based Approach to Social Change
13:00 – 14:00 – Lunch break
14:00 – 16:00 – Workshop: Activism and Academia – Finding Your Voice and Place
16:00 – 16:15 – Break
16:15 – 18:00 – Documentary Screening

To attend the conference, the registration details can be found on the home page.