The BGA Postgraduate Research in Progress Meeting (PGRiP) is an annual gathering of geophysics PhD students. PGRiP is organised by students, for students. It offers PhD students an opportunity to network and discuss your latest work with your peers in a friendly environment. Whether you are presenting a poster, giving your first talk, or practising for larger conferences, everyone is welcome!

PGRiP 2026

PGRiP 2026 will be hosted at the Department of Earth Sciences, University of Oxford on the 3^rd & 4^th September 2026.

 

Upcoming Dates

Registration deadline: Registration for the BGA Postgraduate Research in Progress Meeting 2026 is open until 3rd August 2026. Please fill out this form.

This will greatly help us organise the conference. It also contains the link for the registration payment, and other useful information about the conference.

 

Event Location

PGRiP 2026 will take place in the Department of Earth Sciences, University of Oxford.

The Department of Earth Sciences address is:

South Parks Road,

Oxford,

OX1 3AN,

UK.

 

Guest Speakers

Dr. Ualisson Bellon, from the University of Edinburgh, will be presenting the 2025 Bullerwell Lecture at PGRiP 2026:

“From microscopic minerals to planetary magnetic fields“.

Dr. Karen Lythgoe – University of Edinburgh

Dr. Philippa Mason – Imperial College London

 

Accommodation

We can offer 25 rooms at Wolfson College for the price of £52+VAT per night, which will be attributed on a first come first serve basis. Please fill out the registration form to let us know your needs.

 

Sponsors

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EDI & Accessibility

The organising committee is committed to creating an inclusive environment that is safe and enjoyable for everyone, regardless of sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, physical appearance, body size, ethnicity, nationality or religion. Diversity and inclusivity are essential for fostering scientific progress, and we hope that this conference will reflect this necessity. We seek to provide a platform for the voices and work of early career researchers, particularly those from less represented groups in geophysics. 

We expect all attendees to uphold these values, and to treat each other with respect, kindness and professionalism. We will not tolerate any form of harassment, discrimination or exclusionary behaviour. Should you witness or experience any such behaviour, please report it to the organising committee (contact details below) as soon as you feel safe to do so. Alternatively, please contact the BGA committee.

We may be able to offer registration waivers and additional financial support for attendees facing additional costs or financial hardship. Please contact Harry Whitelam (contact details below) if you would like more information. 

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PGRiP 2026 Organising Committee

Jamie Chow

Sixtine Dromigny

Alissa Forsythe

Justin Leung

Manuel Mojica

For inquiries about the event, contact Sixtine Dromigny. You can find her contact details here.