BARDES 2026

BARDES 2026 Novice Researcher Workshop

Professor Luke Dawson (Dean, University of Liverpool's School of Dentistry),
Professor Janice Ellis (Director of Education, Newcastle University’s School of Dental Sciences) and
Dr Clement Seeballuck (Clinical Lecturer in Paediatric Dentistry, University of Dundee’s School of Dentistry)
will be hosting a structured academic writing and presenting workshop specifically aimed at novice researchers.

The event has three main components:

Pre-event Abstract Submission

• Participants (novice researchers) will be asked to submit a structured abstract.
• Research does not need to have been completed, and the abstract may be based on a research proposal.

Workshop Session – 5th November 2026

Participants will receive feedback on their submitted abstract and support on how to develop their abstracts into effective research presentations

This may include:

• Refining key messages
• Structuring a short presentation
• Designing clear and impactful slides
• Communicating findings confidently and concisely
• Articulating research impact

The session is interactive. Panel members and facilitators will guide participants through the process step by step.

Presentation Delivery – 6th November 2026

• Participants will present the 5-minute presentations they have created to the BARDES conference.

Eligibility

To qualify as a Novice Researcher, participants should be predoctoral (including undergraduates) or new to Education Research, including those with a post-doctoral qualification in a different discipline. Participants must be registered for both days of the conference.

Further information will be released soon regarding submission and registration.