We are delighted to welcome invited guests to the 2026 Annual Trainees Event at DoubleTree by Hilton Stoke-on-Trent on Wednesday 11 – Thursday 12 November.
- Registration and refreshments on Wednesday 11 November – start and day 1 finish times TBC
- Evening meal on Wednesday 11 November – start time TBC
- Registration and refreshments on Thursday 12 November – start and day 2 finish times TBC
This event is a wonderful opportunity for our Trainees community to get together to participate in talks, workshops and training, as well as providing networking opportunities to get to know other PhD students, early career researchers and senior academics based within the SPCR.
Please note that attendance at this event is by invitation only.
We are delighted to welcome invited guests to the 2025 Annual Trainees Event at DoubleTree by Hilton Stoke-on-Trent, on Wednesday 11 – Thursday 12 November.
CONFERENCE VENUE / OVERNIGHT STAY:
DoubleTree by Hilton Stoke-on-Trent, Etruria Hall Festival Way, Stoke-on-Trent ST1 5BQ
DoubleTree by Hilton Stoke-on-Trent is located at Etruria Hall, close to Stoke-on-Trent city centre and conveniently situated near the A53 and A500. Easily accessible from the M6, the hotel offers complimentary on-site parking and is well placed for travel across the North West and Midlands.
Directions
Check-in 3:00 PM →Check-out 11:00 AM. The SPCR Directorate team will be working with the hotel staff to help to facilitate a smooth check in process.
Breakfast is included with your booking and you can enjoy a great selection of seasonal food and drink in the restaurant which is open from 07:00 onwards for breakfast.
The has free Wi-Fi and free parking available to hotel guests.
PHOTOGRAPHY:
We will be taking photos during the event, these might be published on the SPCR website and SPCR social media. If you do not want to be included in the pictures, please inform the SPCR Team: spcr@keele.ac.uk in advance of the meeting.
