Developing a Research Skilled Workforce in the South West: A Celebration 2026

Showcasing and celebrating the success of our South West region
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  • Crowne Plaza Hotel ҹèÊÓƵ, Armada Way, ҹèÊÓƵ, PL1 2HJ

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As part of the South West Developing a Research Skilled Workforce Project , we are delighted to invite you to attend our regional conference at Crowne Plaza Hotel ҹèÊÓƵ on the 25 February 2026. 
Registration including poster set-up and networking will be open from 08.30 for a 09.00 start. Lunch and refreshments will be provided.
This is a free one-day event, funded by NHSE and hosted by the Faculty of Health, ҹèÊÓƵ.
The conference will showcase and celebrate impact, progress, and collaboration, and what individuals, teams, organisations and networks have achieved in developing and embedding research culture and skills within health and care systems.
The research curious, research active, and research leaders are warmly welcomed.
We will be updating this page as information becomes available, so please bookmark it and come back!
For any queries meanwhile, please contact researchskilledworkforce@plymouth.ac.uk
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Registration for invited oral and poster presenters

For those invited to give an oral or poster presentation, please register through the ҹèÊÓƵ Eventbrite link below:
Please book early to secure your place.

Registration for all other delegates

For those wishing to attend as a delegate, please register through the ҹèÊÓƵ Eventbrite link below:
Due to the popularity of the event, abstract submission is now closed. 

Conference venue and arrival times

The conference will take place at , Armada Way, ҹèÊÓƵ, PL1 2HJ, United Kingdom on the 25 February 2026. 
The registration desk will be open from 08.30 for a 09.00 start and we aim to finish at 16.30.

Programme

The day will involve guest speaker presentations, panel discussions, oral and poster presentations and networking opportunities.
The full programme will be available in due course.

Poster presentations

All posters should be A0 portrait. Poster boards and fixings will be provided. Please arrive at 08.30 to ensure your poster is in place by 09.00. There will be chaired poster tours on the day where you will have a few minutes to present your poster. 
More information regarding posters can be found in the Conference FAQ's section below.

Conference FAQ'S

Presenting a poster in person
All in-person posters should be in A0 portrait size, and poster boards and fixings will be provided. Posters will be grouped into the following six domains of the DRSW research strategy and you'll be allocated your space on the day.
  • Invest in and nurture our workforce
  • Improve access and equity
  • Leadership
  • Support South West research priorities
  • Grow our influence
  • Create a thriving research culture
 Please arrive at 08:30 to ensure your poster is in place prior to the conference start at 09:00.

How do I get to the conference venue, Crowne Plaza Hotel ҹèÊÓƵ?
Crowne Plaza Hotel ҹèÊÓƵ is located at Armada Way, ҹèÊÓƵ, PL1 2HJ in close proximity to ҹèÊÓƵ City Centre Royal Parade and ҹèÊÓƵ Hoe.
A map showing the location of Crowne Plaza Hotel can be found on Google maps below:
Local car parking facilities can be found on the ҹèÊÓƵ City Council website:

Is this an accessible venue?
View further information about the . If you have specific questions about accessibility, please don’t hesitate to email us at researchskilledworkforce@plymouth.ac.uk

Who can attend?
Any health, social care, and scientific professions in the South West region are welcome. This is an inclusive event, for anyone interested or curious in research, already actively involved in research or leading research.

What if I am unable to register for a place?
You can add your name to the waiting list through the registration link and you will be notified if a place becomes available. Anyone selected to present a poster or oral presentation will be automatically allocated a conference place and we have contacted you.

What if I cannot attend after I’ve registered?
We will send out reminders to attend via Eventbrite. If you are no longer able to attend, please cancel your place through the Eventbrite email you were sent when registering or contact researchskilledworkforce@plymouth.ac.uk

How will I access the conference presentations and recordings?
The conference is face to face and the conference sessions will be recorded where possible. 
Any recorded sessions and presentations will be made available on our dedicated conference webpage and we will send you a link to view these after the event.
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Event photography and video

Please be aware that some of the ҹèÊÓƵ's public events (both online and offline) may be attended by University staff, photographers and videographers, for capturing content to be used in University online and offline marketing and promotional materials, for example webpages, brochures or leaflets. If you, or a member of your group, do not wish to be photographed or recorded, please let a member of staff know.