There are a range of events and activities that sit alongside this year's conference that are intended to enrich your experience.

Conference Tea and Coffee Breaks

Tea and coffees will be served in the Oculus Foyer during designated refreshment breaks. If you would like to purchase your own hot drinks or refreshments, Café Nero will be open in the Faculty of Arts Building or Pret can be found over by the Rootes Building, where lunches are served.

Conference Lunches

Warm conference lunches will be served from Rootes Restaurant on each of the three days.

Postgraduate Informal Welcome

When: Tuesday 26 August, 7pm-9pm

Where: Varsity Pub (raised area at the back of the pub), on Warwick's campus

The evening before the conference begins - postgraduates and early career researchers attending the conference have a tradition of gathering for an informal drink and/or meal. This year, that will take place at the Varsity pub on the edge of the University of Warwick's campus from 7pm-9pm. There is an area in the pub reserved for you and you are welcome to order food and drinks to that area on arrival.

Postgraduate Welcome Lunch

When: Wednesday 27 August, 12pm-1pm.

Where: Rootes Social Building

On the first day of the conference, postgraduates and early career researchers are invited to join their peers for lunch. This is an event to help to induct newer members into TaPRA, to connect with peers, to discuss shared interests, and learn more about the conference and each other.

Conference Welcome Reception

When: Wednesday 27 August, 5.30pm-7pm.

Where: The Agora of the Faculty of Arts Building (FAB).

This will take place in the Faculty of Arts Building (FAB) Agora. During this reception it is the perfect opportunity to enagage with the TaPRA Gallery.

TaPRA Gallery 2025

When: 10.30am Wednesday 27 August - 1pm Friday 29 August

Where: The Agora of the Faculty of Arts Building (FAB).

The TaPRA Gallery will take place in the foyer of the Faculty of Arts Building. It will run throughout the conference, being given the spotlight during the drinks reception on Day 1. We encourage delegates to engage with the work displayed here. You can also discover more about these works through talks that take place in the Open Panels.

Conference Dinner - the Big Birthday Bash

When: Thursday 28 August, 7.30pm-midnight

Where: The Box, Fargo Village (Far Gosford St, Coventry, CV1 5ED)

Full details of the conference dinner and the big birthday bash will follow in due course. What we can tease is to expect good food and excellent music, as we celebrate Coventry's music heritage with sets from a Two Tone Band, followed by music from a DJ. We aim to keep the price the same as previous years at £50.

Sports and Wellbeing Facilities

If you're staying on campus you can get free access to the gym and swimming pool at Warwick's state-of-the-art Sports and Wellbeing Hub. To register, please follow this link.