Have you ever played in a sandbox?
The SBS Research Café Conference is designed to capture that same spirit of curiosity, creativity, and exploration. It serves as a sandbox for scholarly communications—a dynamic, collaborative space where participants are encouraged to learn by doing. Here, you are invited to present your emerging findings, exchange insights, and connect with fellow researchers.
A Platform for All
The Research Café Conference places PhD students and researchers in the spotlight. This event champions emerging scholarship and fresh perspectives, offering a vibrant platform for postgraduate researchers to present their work, exchange ideas, and build interdisciplinary connections
Inspired by the successful Research Café series at the West Hub, Cambridge, this first edition of the SBS Research Café invites participants into a welcoming space designed to share ideas, showcase research, and find opportunities for collaboration across departments.
Sessions will feature lightning talks, poster showcases and informal discussions over refreshments.
See what past participants say about the Research Café.
Join Us
Enter the research sandbox—come as a presenter or a participant. We encourage supervisors to actively support the Research Café initiative by motivating their postgraduate students to share and discuss their ongoing projects. First-year doctoral candidates are welcome to attend or share their research-in-progress within this collegial environment.
When and Where
When: 6th Feb 2026, 11:30am to 2:30pm BST
Where: Sainsbury Laboratory Auditorium, Bateman Street CB2 1LR (How to find the venue)
A light lunch will be provided for all attendees.
Venue Facilities
The Sainsbury Laboratory building
- Step-free access to building and to all venue spaces (fully wheelchair accessible)
- Accessible gender-neutral self-contained toilets
- Prayer/Reflection Room
- Family Room
- Lactation Room
Auditorium
- Step-free access
- Audio induction loop
Parking:
Car Parking: There is no car parking available at SLCU other than two spaces reserved for those who require disabled access. If you need to park in the area, full-day pay and display parking is available at the Cambridge Rail Station (0.7 miles) and Trumpington Road (0.3 miles), which are both reached via a relatively level sealed pathway.
Bicycle facilities: Bicycle parking is available in stands on-site.
