Social and Artistic Programme
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 in the Rootes Building on each of the three days. If you plan to attend any of the following lunchtime events, you will have a separate lunch served at that venue:
- Early Career Research and Postgraduate Welcome Lunch (Wednesday 12pm-1pm)
- Working Group Convenors meeting (Thursday 12.30pm-1.30pm, for current Working Group convenors only)
- V&A From Blythe House to Storehouse (Friday, 12pm-1pm)
- The TaPRA Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions (BDS) Collective Meeting (Friday, 12pm-1pm)
Postgraduate and ECR 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.
Early Career Research and Postgraduate Welcome Lunch
When: Wednesday 27 August, 12pm-1pm.
Where: Oculus 1.09
We, the Postgraduate and Early Career Researcher reps, warmly invite you to the ECR & PGR Welcome Lunch! Come join us for a casual get-together to meet fellow postgrads and early career researchers, chat about your work, share interests, and connect with others ahead of the conference. Whether you're new to TaPRA or returning, it's a great way to start things off and get into the flow of the week. We’re excited to meet you!
(NB. For in-person attendees: Lunch will be served in the room, so please come straight to Oculus 1.09 rather than the Rootes Building. For online attendees: Please join us with your lunch, online, by clicking on the Zoom link and selecting 'Oculus 1.09' as your breakout group).
Conference Welcome Reception
When: Wednesday 27 August, 5pm-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 engage with the TaPRA Gallery. You'll also be treated to the David Bradby Prize winner's 'Staging Decadence' event during this time. You can find out more about this here.
TaPRA Gallery 2025
When: 10.30am Wednesday 27 August - 1pm Friday 29 August
Where: The Agora of the Faculty of Arts Building (FAB) and FAB 0.16-0.18
The TaPRA Gallery will take place in the foyer of the Faculty of Arts Building, around the back of the Agora steps. 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 about the conference dinner and the big birthday bash can be found here.
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.