The ECPR's first Graduate Conference was held at the University of Essex in 2006. Graduate Conferences are held in alternate years to the General Conference, and have similarly been held in a range of European cities.In addition to sections and panels, there are round tables, symposia, a plenary lecture and an interesting social programme. The ECPR Graduate Conferences represent an excellent opportunity for graduate students to come together from all over Europe to share their work and experience by presenting papers or by simply observing.