

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: RAPS (Recent Appointees in Polymer Science) 2026
- **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 02 Sep, 2026 at 12:30 pm – Fri, 04 Sep, 2026 at 12:30 pm (+01:00)
- **Event Description**: The 26th Annual RAPS Meeting (RAPS 2026) will be hosted at the University of Manchester on 2nd - 4th September 2026.About this EventGet ready for a great conference bringing together early-career academics (within approximately 5 years of appointment), PDRAs and industrialists.We aim for this meeting to offer opportunities to present your work, develop new networks, and provide practical early-career advice from a range of experienced speakers on subjects such as obtaining funding, building a lab and generating impact from your work.Overall, the meeting is an open and welcoming space for early-career researchers to start their network of collaborators.Make sure to register before 20th July to secure conference accommodationKeynote SpeakersProf. Mike Shaver, University of ManchesterDr Amy Goddard, Croda International PlcDr Susan Kelleher, Dublin City UniversityProvisional Conference ProgrammeWednesday 2nd September:12.30 - 13.00 - Registration/Lunch13.00 - 17.00 - Presentations17.00 - 18.00 - Poster Session19.00 - Late - Social Evening at NQ64Thursday 3rd September:09.00 - 12.00 - Presentations12.00 - 13.00 - Lunch13.00 - 17.00 - Presentations17.00 - 18.00 - Poster Session19.00 - Late - Banquet and Drinks at ZoukFriday 4th September:09.00 - 12.00 - Presentations12.00 - 12.15 - Closing RemarksAbstract SubmissionIf you wish to submit an abstract for an oral or poster contribution please upload your submission through this Google form:https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfTtA5X3PFVtfDWzGsQkwQNZblBFmzqsmqJVJE3PdPWrxRe3g/viewform?usp=publish-editorPlease make sure to use the template provided:https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&amp;id=1W7P8BfSn5TNWmkDeYjVk3bIkJydVjiv4Organiser Contact DetailsNiamh Fox - niamh.fox@manchester.ac.ukSarah-Jane Richards - sarah-jane.richards@manchester.ac.ukRobert Nixon - robert.nixon@manchester.ac.ukTravel to ManchesterThe Manchester Institute of Biotechnology (MIB) is exceptionally well connected and less than a 10 minute walk from both Oxford Road and Piccadilly train stations.Arrival via other train stations:There are tram and bus options to travel between Victoria Station and Piccadilly Station; many also stop in the city centre leaving a short walk to the conference location (&lt;10 mins).Taxi: We DO NOT recommend using taxis for travel around Manchester, as it is slower and more expensive than the excellent public transport.Conference AccommodationAccommodation will be at Travelodge Manchester Ancoats, 22 Great Ancoats St, Manchester, M4 5AZ.This is a 15 minute walk from Piccadilly Train Station and a 25 minute walk from the conference location (MIB).Breakfast will be provided at the hotel and will be available between 6:30 - 8:30 am.Conference Locationhttps://www.mib.manchester.ac.uk/Address: 131 Princess Street, Manchester M1 7DN, United Kingdom.The main entrance to the MIB is best found using this exact location link:https://w3w.co/active.cubs.iconOr via google maps:https://maps.app.goo.gl/wCtJj2RL5RSSud738The MIB is less than a 10 minute walk from both Piccadilly and Oxford Road train stations. The nearest Tram stop is St. Peter's Square (15 min walk).
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- **Event Categories**: Meetups
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- **Ticket Price Range**: min: 141.56, max: 271.56, currency: GBP

## Event venue details

- **city**: Manchester
- **state**: EN
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: Manchester Institute of Biotechnology
- **lat**: 53.4733457
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- **full address**: Manchester Institute of Biotechnology, Princess Street, Manchester, United Kingdom

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- **organizer**: Niamh Fox (https://allevents.in/org/niamh-fox/27546228)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Wed, 02 Sep, 2026 at 12:30 pm (+01:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Manchester Institute of Biotechnology, Princess Street, Manchester, United Kingdom
- **Q**: What is the ticket price?
  - **A:** starting from 141.56 up to 271.56 GBP
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Niamh Fox
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** Meetups
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about RAPS (Recent Appointees in Polymer Science) 2026 ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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