PG "Work In Progress" Seminar
POSTGRADUATE WORK-IN-PROGRESS SEMINAR
Thursdays 17:00 - 18:05 | Room S1.50 | Pub After
All are warmly invited to attend and present. No prior reading expected.
NEXT SEMINAR
15 October 2026
Tom Geeson (PhD)
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Overview
The WIP provides an informal, risk-free, and supportive space for postgraduates to present their work (in progress) and get feedback from other graduates. It is organised by graduates for graduates.
- When: Thursdays, 17:00 to 18:05
- Where: Room S1.50 (Social Sciences Building, First Floor)
- What: Talk (30m) > Q&A (30m) >
Attendance optional but highly recommended. All PGs are encouraged to attend and present (MA, MPhil, PhD, Visitors).
Useful Info
Presentations
should
need not be watertight or polished pieces at all. You are encouraged to present work at all stages of the writing process.
- Presentation: c. 30 minutes
- Q&A / Open Discussion: c. 30 minutes
- Material: Essay drafts, thesis sections, a substantial set of notes, etc.
- Style: Presenter's choice -- slides, handouts, both, or neither.
- Prerequisites: None. No prior reading or background knowledge expected. All are encouraged to attend and present (including visiting postgraduates).
Late Arrivals: Presentations begin promptly at 17:05. You're still very welcome to join after this time, but please be careful to minimise disruption. Ditto for early leavers.
2026/27 Schedule
Week 1 | 08 October
No WIP due to cancellation.
Week 2 | 15 October 馃敶
- Presenter: Tom Geeson (PhD)
- Title: TBC
Week 3 | 22 October 馃煝
** PRESENTER WANTED **
Week 4 | 29 October 馃煝
** PRESENTER WANTED **
Week 5 | 05 November 馃敶
- Presenter: Ate葯 Metin (MPhil)
- Title: TBC
Week 6 | 12 November
No WIP during Reading Week.
Week 7 | 19 November 馃敶
- Presenter: Ignacio Pe帽a Caroca (PhD)
- Title: TBC
Week 8 | 26 November 馃敶
- Presenter: Will Bain (MPhil)
- Title: TBC
Week 9 | 03 December 馃敶
- Presenter: Alfie Davies (MPhil)
- Title: TBC
Week 10 | 10 December 馃敶
- Presenter: Lavinia Grimaldi (MPhil)
- Title: TBC