The British Conference of Undergraduate Research

What is the British Conference of Undergraduate Research?

Established in 2011, the British Conference of Undergraduate Research (BCUR) is the largest conference in the UK dedicated exclusively to undergraduate research. The conference meets each year in a different University. All research is welcome, and undergraduates of all years are encouraged to submit papers, to present posters, oral presentations and performances. If you’re unsure whether your work fits, get in touch with BCUR here, or talk to your personal tutor about how to get involved.

Why should I get involved?

This is your opportunity to share your research, engage with students from other universities and disciplines, and to discuss new ideas. You'll have the chance to see how others approach and communicate their research. Your own presentation skills will also be challenged, as you’ll need to consider how to communicate and present your research to a different audiences. These skills will be valuable for your future employability and funding applications.

Students from the GSD Department have previously been involved in the academic conference, discovering the importance of being able to adjust how they present their research to suit different audiences.

"When it was my turn to present my research (...) to a non-technical audience, I saw how important it was for all those in academia to be able to disseminate their work effectively in order to motivate other researchers in your work." | Arifa Akther

"Since I am considering an academic career, going to this conference was an invaluable opportunity. It helped me with framing my own dissertation in a way that a wider public could understand, which is a central skill for any academic." | Nicola Blasetti