PhD students, theme representatives and representatives from schools of graduate research are invited to learn about opportunities for research collaboration across the WC2 University Network and learn about the types of research being undertaken by doctoral students in member universities.

Doctoral researchers from across the WC2 Network were invited to submit a three-minute video presenting their research in the weeks leading up to the Virtual Symposium. We will be showcasing some of the pre-eminent entries in our inaugural Research Elevator Pitch program and announcing winning entries aligned with each of the WC2's themes.

The session will go for one hour, commencing:

• Mexico City - 7:00 am
• Toronto - 8:00 am
• New York - 8:00 am
• Sao Paulo - 9:00 am
• London - 1:00 pm
• Berlin - 2:00 pm
• St. Petersburg - 3:00 pm
• Shanghai - 8:00 pm
• Melbourne - 10:00 pm

THIS EVENT IS BEING PHOTOGRAPHED AND VIDEOTAPED

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