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Thursday, 18 September

Topological Design Conference 2025

By CDT in Topological Design University of Birmingham

Discover new research, career insights & collaboration opportunities in topology this September at the University of Birmingham.

Date and time

Location

Lloyd Suite, Edgbaston Park Hotel and Conference Centre

53 Edgbaston Park Road Birmingham B15 2RS United Kingdom

Agenda

9:00 AM - 9:30 AM

Registration & Welcome Refreshments

Enjoy tea, coffee, and cakes while getting to know each other.

9:30 AM - 9:40 AM

Welcome & Opening Remarks

Prof. Mark Dennis and Prof. Biao Cai

9:40 AM - 10:00 AM

Icebreaker Session

A fun, informal opportunity to warm up and connect with others.

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Co-intelligent Engineering -- Bridging Mathematics, Design, and Manufacturing

Bradley Rothenberg, CEO, nTop (formerly nTopology)

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Industry Insights: Careers Beyond the PhD

Sarah Glanvill, Principal Scientist, National Physical Laboratory

11:30 AM - 11:40 AM

Morning Coffee Break

11:40 AM - 12:30 PM

Year 4 Student Presentations: PhD Research & Reflections

Hear from final-year students about their research journeys, challenges, and key findings.

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

Lunch Break

1:30 PM - 1:50 PM

Career Support at the University of Birmingham

Holly Prescott, Careers Adviser, University of Birmingham

1:50 PM - 2:10 PM

Transitioning from Academia to Industry

Stephanie Smith, Training and Teaching Fellow, CENTA/Project Manager, University of Birmingham

2:10 PM - 2:30 PM

Panel Discussion: Ask the Experts

A Q&A session with our speakers.

2:30 PM - 2:50 PM

From Topology to Astrobiology

Niall Rodgers, CDT TD Alumni, Postdoctoral Researcher, University of Edinburgh

2:50 PM - 3:15 PM

Year 3 Student Presentations: 3-Minute Thesis Challenge

Rapid-fire research pitches by our third-year PhD students.

3:15 PM - 3:30 PM

Afternoon Coffee Break

3:30 PM - 3:45 PM

Green Man Festival Outreach

Hear from our outreach team as they share their exciting experience this summer in Wales!

3:45 PM - 4:00 PM

Awards & Closing Remarks

Find out who’s won this year’s prizes and recognitions!

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Informal Social & Networking

Join us for informal networking to close the day.

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Highlights

8 hours
In person

About this event

Science & Tech • Science

This one-day conference will bring together researchers, students, and industry professionals interested in the rapidly evolving field of Topological Design. Featuring keynote talks, student presentations, career-focused sessions, and networking opportunities, the event aims to showcase the latest research, highlight diverse career pathways, and foster collaboration across disciplines.

What to Expect:

· Keynote talks from expert speakers

· Presentations from CDT Topological Design current PhD students and alumni

· Opportunities for networking and collaboration

· Prizes for best talks

· CDT Topological Design merchandise

· Complimentary refreshments and lunch

Who Should Attend: Academics, researchers, students, and professionals in engineering, mathematics, physics, materials science, and related fields are all warmly invited.

Contact: For questions, please contact the CDT in Topological Design at eps-c-cdttopologdes@adf.bham.ac.uk.

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CDT in Topological Design University of Birmingham

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