This symposium brings together early-career researchers from across the university to showcase their work, foster interdisciplinary collaboration, and strengthen our research community. We welcome contributions from all disciplines and research areas, covering themes such as aerospace, aviation, AI, robotics, energy, defence, sustainability, manufacturing and business.
Call for abstracts
Length: Up to 200 words.
Include: Presentation title, author name(s), theme, and centre.
Presentation Formats: Main Presentation (Standard), Poster Presentation, or Speedy Presentation (3-minute lightning talk).
Submission Method: Scan the QR code or email ECRNetwork@cranfield.ac.uk.
Submission Deadline: 20 Feb 2026 (extended).
Notification of Results: 27 Feb 2026.
Abstract submission
Submissions are now closed.
Event Programme
Day 1: Wednesday 18 March
09:00 – 10:00: Registration (Vincent Building)
10:00 – 10:15: Welcome speech
10:15 – 11:00: Keynote speech 1
11:30 – 13:00: Career development talks
14:00 – 16:30: Parallel sessions (Main Presentations & Speedy PhD Presentations)
18:30 – 21:00: Drinks reception and symposium dinner, Mitchell Hall
Day 2: Thursday 19 March
09:00 – 09:30: Registration and welcome
09:30 – 10:15: Keynote Speech 2
10:30 – 12:00: Career Development Talks
13:00 – 15:30: Parallel Sessions (Main Presentations & Speedy PhD Presentations)
15:30 – 16:00: Prize Giving and Closing Remarks
Upload your presentation
To support smooth coordination and ensure the correct sequencing of all sessions, presenters are kindly asked to submit their final presentation slides by replying directly to the email sent by the ECR Network team.
Submission deadline: Thursday 12 March 2026.
Please note that submissions received after this deadline may not be included in the final programme or session materials. For any questions, please contact the Symposium Team at: ecrnetwork@cranfield.ac.uk.
Transport and accommodation guidance
Arrival: Visitors must register at the Main Reception before heading to the Vincent Building (Building 52a).
Parking: Please refer to the campus map; the Vincent Building is located at grid reference D4.
Shrivenham Attendees: Transport and accommodation will be provided for attendees based at the Shrivenham campus.
Accommodation: Mitchell Hall. Check-in is from 14:00 on Wednesday; Check-out is by 10:00 on Thursday.
Luggage: Luggage cannot be stored securely in the Vincent Building; please use the storage room at Mitchell Hall.