National Postdoc Appreciation Week 2026

Running from 21-25 September 2026, National Postdoc Appreciation Week (NPAW) is an opportunity to celebrate the invaluable contributions that postdoctoral researchers make to the University’s research excellence, impact, community and culture.

The events outlined below are offered to help researchers gain more knowledge and understanding of how to make the most of their time at Liverpool, as well as reflect on their strengths and career plans. Attending these events gives postdocs more ways to meet with peers and members of the Research Staff Association, both in-person and virtually, for further advice and guidance on the many resources available to the University’s research community. 

NPAW 2026 events

All events are free to all interested postdocs. 

Event details Description
Monday 21 September

National

10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Webinar

Open to all postdocs in the UK.

https://uk-postdoc-appreciation-week.webnode.co.uk/ 
Tuesday 22 September

An entrepreneur's journey - bridging the gap from research to impact

Dr Nicholas Nunn, Enterprise Team (RPI)

12:00  - 13:00 pm

Online session

Open to all University of Liverpool postdocs.

 

Ever wondered if you could become a researcher-entrepreneur? Join this session to discover different ways to think about your research impact.

https://npaw2026-entrepreneur-journey.eventbrite.co.uk 

Thursday 24 September

NPAW RSA coffee morning

10:30 - 11:15 am

In-person session - Room 316, 126 Mount Pleasant

Open to all postdocs across the UK.

Join members of the Research Staff Association Steering Committee and your fellow researchers for a coffee on campus. To celebrate NPAW we will have a networking bingo!

No registration needed, just pop by or get in touch with the RSA in advance at ResearchStaffAssociation@liverpool.ac.uk

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