Revolution Plastics PhD conference

10-11 March 2025
University of Portsmouth, UK

Are you a PhD student working on understanding and solving the plastics crisis? Would you like to present at a conference for others in your field at PhD level?

The Revolution Plastics Institute invites all PhD students studying plastics to a two-day conference at the University of Portsmouth in March 2025.

Conference overview

Unabated plastic production and mismanaged waste has resulted in a plastic pollution crisis that spans the globe and negatively impacts human, animal and ecosystem health. The plastics life cycle also significantly contributes to climate change. Urgent action is needed. 

There is a pressing need for research into the impacts of plastics and potential solutions. This requires good communication across disciplines and across the country. Collaboration is key.

This conference will provide a space for the next generation of plastics researchers to network, present and share their ideas.

Registration

The conference is interdisciplinary and welcomes applications from PhD students studying any area related to plastics, including but not limited to: microplastics, macroplastics, ecosystems, human and animal health, policy development, sustainable fashion, design, engineering, social, cultural and economic factors, consumer behaviour, waste management and novel packaging. 

Registration fees

This is an in-person conference located in Portsmouth, UK. Places are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. 

Standard rate (full fee): £60

The registration fee includes:

• Admission to all conference sessions
• Tea, coffee and lunch throughout the two-day conference

Tickets will be available to buy via the University's Online Store shortly.

To be notified when registration opens, and for any other queries, please email plasticsfutureforum@port.ac.uk.