Evolution & Biodiversity

PhD Conference

Debrecen 7-9 January 2027

The University of Debrecen invites all PhD students to its annual Evolution & Biodiversity Conference: a space to learn, connect, and share ideas. The event brings together young researchers with inspiring speakers and mentors from around the world. Expect great talks, inspiring conversations, fresh perspectives, and a chance to feel part of the global scientific community.

Whether you're presenting your research or looking for new ideas, this is the place to explore, collaborate, and get inspired.

Read about the previous conference

Contact and info:

evobioconf@gmail.com

Important Dates

Abstract Submission

7. December 2026

Registration

11. December 2026

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General Programme

The conference programme is currently under development and will be updated soon.

The first presentation will be on January 6, held by Oliver Krüger at the Flaska Restaurant from 19:00 (see details below).

The meeting will begin on the morning of January 7, with the scientific programme running until the afternoon of January 9.

On January 10, we will have and excursion to Hortobágy for bird watching and Tállya for wine tasting (see details below).

Invited Speakers and Mentors

  • Tim Coulson

    Oxford University, UK

  • Ben Sheldon

    Oxford University, UK

  • Sonya Clegg

    Oxford University, UK

  • Oliver Krüger

    University of Bielefeld, Germany

  • Aveliina Helm

    University of Tartu, Estonia

  • Bálint Markó

    Babes-Bolyai University, Romania

  • Gábor Lövei

    Aarhus University, Denmark

  • Ivett Pipoly

    University of Pannonia, Hungary

  • Suresh Kumar

    Indian Wildlife Institute, India

  • Romy Rice

    Eötvös Lóránd University, Hungary

  • Robert Freckleton

    Sheffield University, UK

  • Olivier Gilg

    University of Burgundy, France

  • Brett Sandercock

    Norwegian Institute for Nature Research, Norway

  • Eva B. Thorstad

    Norwegian Institute for Nature Research, Norway

  • Bethan Littleford-Colquhoun

    University of Bath, UK

  • András Liker

    University of Pannonia, Hungary

  • András Kosztolányi

    University of Veterinary Sciences, Hungary

  • Grant McDonald

    University of Veterinary Sciences, Hungary

  • Zsolt Végvári

    HUN-REN Aquatic Reseatrch Institute, Hungary

  • Vojtech Kubelka

    University of South Bohemia, Czech Republic

The Venue

The conference will take place at the Debrecen Regional Committee of the Hungarian Academy of Science (DAB)

 

How to reach the venue

From Debrecen International Airport to the Main Railway Station

Debrecen International Airport is located close to the city. From the airport, take bus Airport 1 to Nagyállomás (Main Railway Station).

From Budapest International Airport to the Main Railway Station in Debrecen

Please note that this trip typically takes approximately 3 hours.

From the Budapest Airport, take bus 200E to Ferihegy Railway Station (Ferihegy Vasútállomás; approx. 12-minute ride). Tickets can be purchased from vending machines at the airport or online. Please make sure to buy a standard ticket (not the special 100E airport ticket) and validate it on the bus.

From Ferihegy Railway Station, trains to Debrecen are available. Tickets can be purchased from vending machines at the station or online. Please note that fast trains require an additional seat reservation or supplement fee.

From the Main Railway Station in Debrecen (Nagyállomás) to the venue (DAB)

From the main railway station in Debrecen (Nagyállomás), continue by tram line 2 and get off at the stop 'DAB székház. villamos', located just in front of the venue. Tickets for public transport can be purchased at vending machines, via the local transport website, or directly on board, depending on the service.

Excursion and Dinners

Hortobágy

Bird watching in the Hortobágy National Park region on January 10th. Busses will leave from the Conference location (DAB Székház) in the morning. Bird watching at different locations, and lunch at Kaparó Csárda 13:00 (self-funded, between 3000-6000HUF).

Tállya

Wine tasting in Tállya. Try a selection of local wines (8) from the local wine cellars. The busses leave to Tállya from Hortobágy after the lunch, and arrive there late afternoon. The wine tasting and dinner will be at the local Europa Centrum (both the wine tasting and diner are self-funded, about 7500HUF). The busses will come back from Tállya the next day (January 11th), so accommodation is also required (self-funded, about 13.000HUF, breakfast included)

Dinners

During the conference we will have social dinners every day, at the Flaska Restaurant in Debrecen. Keep in mind that all the dinners are self-funded.

January 6th - Social dinner and Oliver Krüger’s presentation on Alfred Russell Wallace.

January 7th - Social dinner

January 8th - Social dinner

January 9th - Social dinner

 
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Organizing committee

Contact and info:

evobioconf@gmail.com