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IATL module Global Connections student Vivienne Ponsford created a stop motion animation exploring the question "Is a person a place?" and was supported by IATL to present at BCUR 2026, University of Glasgow. Making the animation was one of the most rewarding parts of my degree so far, as it brought together academic research with something deeply personal...presenting at BCUR was a particularly special experience. I was nervous as it was a creative presentation, and I felt quite exposed, but the audience's reaction was overwhelmingly positive'

Do you have insight into staff wellbeing support in a UK Higher Education Institution?

We are looking for individuals with knowledge of organisational policies, programmes, and/or practices to take part in a survey exploring what institutions are doing to address causes of workplace stress and poor wellbeing among researchers and research professionals.

The survey aims to identify current provisions, gaps, and examples of good practice across the sector.

You are eligible to participate if you:

路 Are aged 18 or over

路 Are able to give informed consent

路 Are comfortable completing the survey in English

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路 Have an awareness of, or responsibility for, staff wellbeing provision or organisational practices.

Take part here: https://warwick.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eVfEVWsqI3zFpQi

For further information please contact Amber Tout (Amber.Tout@warwick.ac.uk) and/or Elena Riva (E.Riva@warwick.ac.uk).

Research Culture Week session: 鈥淗ow You Can Get Involved in Research as an Undergraduate鈥� On Tuesday 24th March from 14:00 – 15:00, the Student Research team from the Institute for Advanced Teaching and Learning (IATL) are hosting an informative session designed to introduce undergraduates to the possibilities of getting involved in research early in their university career.

The IATL Student Research Support team is partnering with an Erasmus+ funded project on Undergraduate Research in Europe — the same initiative helping to launch European versions of our popular event, leading up to a Posters in Brussels showcase later this year.

As part of this project, a team led by Humboldt University in Berlin is exploring how undergraduate students across Europe (including the UK and Ireland) perceive research, researchers, and civic engagement. This is a chance for 91福利 students to make sure your perspectives shape this international study.

If you鈥檇 like to help ensure 91福利 voices are represented, please take a few minutes to complete this short survey:

Your contribution really does make a difference — and it only takes a moment! The survey is currently open until midday on 31st March.

On Tuesday 24^th March from 14:00 – 15:00, the Student Research team from the Institute for Advanced Teaching and Learning (IATL) are hosting an informative session designed to introduce undergraduates to the possibilities of getting involved in research early in their university career. Follow the link to find out more.

The highly regarded national multidisciplinary conference is for students to present their research and connect with other researchers. The conference will take place at the University of Glasgow, 1-2 April 2026.

Abstract submission deadline is 11:59PM (UK time) on Friday, 9 January 2026.

University of Glasgow - Schools - Adam Smith Business School - Events - British Conference of Undergraduate Research (BCUR)

Published 31st October 2025.

A student from Vrije Universiteit Brussel reflects on her international, interdisciplinary experience at this year's ICUR.

We were delighted to read about Isidora Popovic's reflections on her ICUR 2025 experience. As a hybrid conference, ICUR takes place across in person and online platforms - so Isidora was able to join us to present from her home institution, EUTOPIA institution Vrije Universiteit Brussel, as well as using our online conference platform and our programme of student support (including Panel Facilitator mentorship) to connect with like-minded undergraduate researchers from around the world.

Some of our favourite quotes... 鈥淚CUR is an immersive programme of academic development, offering training and mentoring from the moment students submit their abstracts through to their final presentations.鈥� 鈥淚t鈥檚 such a great way for students to present their work and explore academic careers. I鈥檇 love to help promote it next year so more people know about it.鈥� Her advice to future applicants? 鈥淒on鈥檛 hesitate. It鈥檚 a really welcoming environment. You鈥檒l learn, you鈥檒l grow, and you鈥檒l meet amazing people along the way.鈥�

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The International Conference of Undergraduate Research (ICUR) is an international, interdisciplinary conference taking place across in person and online platforms. We invite anyone interested in undergraduate research to join our friendly, supportive event and celebrate originality and excellence in undergraduate research worldwide! Conference registration is free of charge, and open to all.