PGR Conference

The Department of Engineering’s Postgraduate Research (PGR) conference (Research Day) is an annual conference that brings PGR students together from all engineering disciplines at Durham University. This conference serves as a platform for our postgraduate researchers to showcase their cutting-edge work, engage in diverse discussions, and foster collaborative connections. This is a full day of research presentations, networking, and social activities. The event features awards, food, coffee breaks, refreshments, as well as social gatherings. See the detailed program and the prize winners of the latest event below.

PGR Engineering Conference - 8th July 2026 (attendance by registration)

Best 10-minute Research Presentation: Soheil Navvabi - High performance modelling of composite laminates

Best 5-minute Research Presentation: Arthur Chai - Investigation of Re-entrant Corners in Braced Excavations

Best Poster: Shujin Zhou - Numerical analysis on CPT and pile installation in spatially variable clays