Annual Conference

The Waterways Postgraduate Student Conference showcases freshwater-related research being undertaken by postgraduate students at the University of Canterbury and Lincoln University.

In 2026 the Conference will be held at the University of Canterbury in the Central Lecture Theatres Thursday 12 November.

The Waterways Postgraduate Student Conference

Thursday 12 November 2026

About the Conference

Always an exciting day, the conference gives us a chance to share the quality and breadth of our research with a wider audience.

Masters and PhD students from both Lincoln University and the University of Canterbury present their research either as a short talk, longer talk or as a poster. Students gain the opportunity to showcase their work while industry professionals from across the water sector learn what is happening in water research.

Mark your calendars for Thursday 12 November 2026, at the University of Canterbury, and register here.

The event is free, thanks to our generous sponsors. If you are interested in sponsoring the 2026 event, see below for information.

Sponsor the conference

Sponsorship of the conference allows us to keep registration free and we welcome all levels of support. If you are interested in helping underwrite the day, view the various levels of sponsorship available here (PDF).

You can also contact Suellen Knopick, Waterways administrator.