Conferences

Theme: Pursuing sustainability from an auxiliary commitment to a core priority, beyond common-sense, in a changing political and socio-economic landscape.

We are asking: How do we redefine the ways we convey sustainability and ecological engineering, from a rather often seen auxiliary solutions to fit within the core values of any upcoming change?

The SEEDS community is a confluence of experienced and early-career researchers from across the world and from diverse disciplines. 

This melting pot encourages exciting conversations and opportunities to collaborate. Members of the SEEDS community, who have met during previous years of the conference, are now working on projects and submitting research papers together.

If you're passionate about your research and eager to connect with a diverse community of like-minded individuals, the International SEEDS conference is for you.

The conference will follow a hybrid delivery model. The first day of the conference (03 Sept) will be online only, and the following two days (04 & 05 Sept) will be held in-person at Loughborough University.

There will be a gala dinner and awards ceremony hosted at a venue on Loughborough University's campus, which you are welcome to attend as part of the full conference pricing option.

Early Bird rate applies up until 1 July 2025

Carnegie School of Sport at Leeds Beckett University welcome you to the first Ultra Endurance Symposium. A one-day event set in our amazing state-of-the-art home, exploring and sharing the science of ultra endurance running and experiencing the passion of Ultra

This event is for all endurance runners: from seasoned athletes looking to update and refine their knowledge, to aspiring competitors eager to take their first steps toward longer distances. It’s also an excellent professional development and networking opportunity for coaches. The symposium offers something for everyone, providing opportunities to share experiences and learn from fellow athletes, as well as gain insights from health and performance experts. While the focus is on running, the topics covered are highly relevant to other ultra-endurance sports and activities, including fast-packing, thru-hiking, cycling, and mountaineering