MND EnCouRage UK 2025 will take place on 15-16 July at the Burleigh Court Hotel, Loughborough University, Loughborough.
EnCouRage UK is a unique two-day UK event which aims to recognise, retain and encourage the important work of early career researchers (ECRs) who have chosen MND as their area of investigation. It is specifically planned to support them in their career, with inspiring and interactive talks and workshops from well-respected and experienced scientists, clinicians and experts. The event focuses on networking, fostering collaboration and engagement. It provides an important opportunity to bring together ECRs with people living with and affected by MND, to build partnerships and gain a greater understanding of the research interests of the MND community.
Our programme offers a range of opportunities for learning and networking, for both ECRs and people living with and affected by MND, with discussions, presentations, workshops, and activities aimed at bringing together the research and MND communities in an informal and relaxed environment.
A highlight of both days is our ‘Lightning Talks’ sessions where each of the ECRs are given three-minutes to present their work (in lay terms) to the audience. This is a wonderful way for the ECRs to share their research and their passion for the projects they have undertaken, and it offers a taste of the huge diversity of MND research currently being carried out.
Please note: Tuesday 15 July - early career researchers only, Wednesday 16 July - people with and affected by MND and early career researchers
'The presentations were so diverse and so exciting and so interesting. I've loved every second of it.' Person affected by MND, EnCouRage 2023
You can watch a snap-shot of MND EnCouRage UK 2023 in the video below.
Our Venue
MND EnCouRage UK 2025 will be held at the Burleigh Court Hotel, located in the heart of Loughborough University's West Park Campus. Newly refurbished in 2024, Burleigh Court offers modern conference facilities, comfortable guest accommodation and leisure activities.
Complimentary accommodation is available to ECRs and presenters on the 14, 15, 16 July and to people living with and affected by MND on the 15 and 16 July.
Complimentary use of the fully accessible heated swimming pool, jacuzzi, sauna, steam room and gym is available to all delegates - located in the Burleigh Springs Leisure and Therapy Centre, which is part of the hotel. Spa treatments are also available at extra cost.
Burleigh Court Hotel is close to Junction 23 of the M1 and just 3 miles from Loughborough mainline station (10 minute cab journey). There is plenty of free parking at the hotel, including accessible parking spaces and EV charging bays.
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