Registration for the 2026 SRHE Conference is now open.

It will comprise 1 virtual conference day (27th Nov 2026, online via Zoom) and then 3 in-person conference days (1st – 3rd Dec 2026, at the East Midlands Conference Centre, Nottingham).

SRHE members can attend the online day free-of-charge and will be able to access a discounted rate for the in-person element. For more about SRHE membership and its benefits, click here.

Delegates are welcome to attend online, in person, or both – please note that attending both formats will require two bookings:

Register for online conference day
Register for in-person conference days

Online conference registration:

Online registration fees
SRHE member (including student members)* free
Non-member £160
Student non-member £80

*To book your free place as an SRHE member, please ensure you are logged into your SRHE member account at the time of registration.

In-person conference registration:

The in-person conference registration includes:

  • All conference sessions over the 3 days, including poster exhibition
  • Tues 1st December: lunch, refreshments, evening drinks reception and evening buffet dinner
  • Weds 2nd December: lunch, refreshments and evening buffet dinner
  • Thurs 3rd December: refreshments and lunch
In-person conference registration fees*
Rate

 

 Early booking

(by 16th September)

 Standard booking

(17th September onwards)
SRHE member £495 £555
Non-member £625 £685
SRHE student member** £395 £455

Please note:

  • Conference registration does not include accommodation – information about accommodation can found on the registration page.
  • **A limited number of places are available to SRHE student members at the subsidised rate £395. Please get in touch with the SRHE Team srhe@srhe.ac.uk to enquire. Note that this early booking rate ends on 16th September 2026.
  • There are NO day rates; full registration fees apply regardless of time spent at the conference.
  • The deadline for submitting to the 2026 conference is 15th May 2025. For further details, including the call for papers, submission guidelines, and links to the submission forms, please click here.

2026 Annual Conference Bursaries for Early Career Researchers

A limited numbers of SRHE member bursaries for doctoral and early career researchers are available to assist participation at the SRHE Conference 2026, which will take place at the East Midlands Conference Centre in Nottingham from 1-3 December 2026.

The bursaries offered will consist of one free conference registration plus £250 towards supporting travel and accommodation.

Applications will be checked for eligibility and then entered into a draw for randomised selection.

Applications are welcomed from SRHE members based both within and from outside the UK, including those based in countries in receipt of overseas Development Assistance (ODA).

Who can apply

To qualify for the bursary you should:

  • have a minimum of a first undergraduate degree and be currently registered as a student undertaking research associated with a university or college department and with an interest in pursuing a career in higher education research.
  • OR be within 6 years of the completion of your PhD or equivalent professional qualification and actively engaged in higher education research. This time limit excludes any formal career breaks taken for family responsibilities.

Joint applications and multiple applications are not permitted.

All applicants must submit a paper or poster to the conference by 15 May 2026.

You must also be an SRHE member to apply. Applications must be made through the form available in your member dashboard.

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