The annual Bristol Composites Institute PGR Symposium took place on the morning of Tuesday 26 March 2024, in the Bill Brown Design Suite, Queen's Building, at the University of Bristol.

Programme

• Download the BCI PGR Symposium programme 2024 (PDF, 679kB)
• Download the pgr-symposium-2024-graphic-visualisation (PDF, 887kB)
• BCI PGR Symposium poster booklet and presentation files available on request - please email: composites-institute@bristol.ac.uk

09:00 Registration and poster session  

10:00 Presentations: Introduction and welcome  

10:15 Technical Presentations on current PhD research

11:30 Tea and coffee break

11:50 Two minute quickfire project introductions

Research represents all three themes of the BCI with wide scope and targeting different Technology Readiness Levels. For example, this year the work ranges from the use of biological materials through to bio-inspired composite systems. A key element in our approach is to view and adapt natural approaches to the formation of fibre reinforced composites to maximise mechanical performance. Students will also present research into the development of modern manufacturing techniques. ​

12:30 Buffet lunch and poster session

14:00 Symposium end