2025 PhD Conference

25th – 26th June 2025

SICSA PhD Conference 2025

Edinburgh Napier University

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PhD Students

PhD students at any SICSA institution are invited to join our group of conference volunteers.

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SICSA Academics

Academic staff at any SICSA institution are invited to join the 2025 Organising Committee.

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Venue

We are delighted to announce that this year’s conference will be hosted by Edinburgh Napier University at their stunning Craiglockhart Campus.

Important Dates

January 22, 2025

Registration

We are pleased to announce that registration is now open!

January 22, 2025
April 25, 2025

Best PhD Supervisor

We are pleased to invite nominations for SICSA Supervisor of the Year 2025. A supportive PhD Supervisor can make a huge difference to your PhD experience.

April 25, 2025
April 30, 2025

Best PhD Dissertation

We invite nominations for the SICSA Best PhD Dissertation in Scotland award from our vibrant research student community to celebrate ground-breaking research across Scottish Institutions.

April 30, 2025
June 5, 2025

Best PhD Poster

We invite poster submissions for the SICSA Best PhD Poster in Scotland award from our vibrant research student community to celebrate ground-breaking research across Scottish Institutions.

June 5, 2025
June 25, 2025

Conference Day 1

More information regarding the schedule for Day 1 will be provided in due course.

June 25, 2025
June 26, 2025

Conference Day 2

More information regarding the schedule for Day 2 will be provided in due course.

June 26, 2025