Chalk Talks

Our regular Chalk talks are a highlight of our MRC DTP calendar. Second year PhD students give an overview of their project to date; outlining key knowledge and techniques, their successes and challenges, and short- and longer-term experimental plans. Students usually talk for around 30 minutes, without the aid of slides or notes (though props are sometimes used!), and invite questions from their peers. Chalk talks are followed by refreshments and time to socialise and network at the end of the week.

The 2025-2026 cohort event schedule (including chalk talks) can be found here