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We are delighted to announce that we are extending the submission deadline for ICUR 2026 until Monday 13th April 2026.

Submit your abstract today using this link: https://app.oxfordabstracts.com/stages/80140/submitter?source_id=a57a57f4-7c71-4b0d-8aea-4f72fc64f719

The International Conference of Undergraduate Research (ICUR) is an annual, two-day academic conference that showcases excellence in undergraduate research from around the world. Managed by IATL at the University of Warwick, it provides undergraduate researchers with a unique opportunity to present their research to interdisciplinary audiences across international borders in real-time, video-linked sessions from their home campus. ICUR 2026 at Warwick will take place in the Oculus Building on 29th and 30th September 2026. We invite students from all disciplines and at all stages of their undergraduate journey to submit an abstract by 13th Apr 2026, and take advantage of this opportunity to share their work on an interdisciplinary, international stage.

Research Culture Week session: “How You Can Get Involved in Research as an Undergraduate” 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 Posters in ParliamentLink opens in a new window Link opens in a new windowevent, 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 Warwick students to make sure your perspectives shape this international study.

If you’d like to help ensure Warwick voices are represented, please take a few minutes to complete this short survey: https://umfrage.hu-berlin.de/index.php/969586?lang=enLink opens in a new window

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

Applications for IATL Project Support Funding 2026 are now openLink opens in a new window. The application deadline is Wednesday 1 April at 23:59.

IATL provides funding and support for student-led research projects and, through the Education Fund jointly supported with WIHEA, for staff-led projects that support the university's Education and Student Experience Strategy. This year’s call for student-led projects centres around student research: successful projects will be aligned with one or more of the guiding themesLink opens in a new window outlined, and must include undergraduate(s) on the research team.

If you would like to speak to a member of the Student Research team about your project idea before you submit a proposal, you can book a drop-in session online: IATL Project Support Drop-InLink opens in a new window. Applications must be submitted by Wednesday 1^st April 2026 at 23.59 UK time.

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.

We are delighted to announce that we are extending the submission deadline for ICUR 2026 until Monday 13^th April 2026. Submit your abstract today using this link: https://app.oxfordabstracts.com/stages/80140/submitter?source_id=a57a57f4-7c71-4b0d-8aea-4f72fc64f719Link opens in a new window

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This is a reminder for our term 2 cohort. We hope you've been enjoying your IATL module. As it is approaching the end of term it is time for module feedback.

Please share your feedback with us via the survey link on your module’s Moodle page.

Research England ECRF – Staff Wellbeing Project Prof Elena Riva, with Dr Amber Tout and colleagues, has been awarded Research England’s Enhancing Research Culture Fund for the strategic project Embedding Researcher & Research Professional Wellbeing into Research Culture, to map wellbeing support and inform future interventions. 🔗 More: https://warwick.ac.uk/research/research-culture-at-warwick/researchculturecatalogue/staff-wellbeing/

Join us for the Design Thinking Experience for Curious Minds, a one‑day workshop on Tuesday 24 March, 09:30–16:30, in the IAS Seminar Room, Zeeman Building.

Led by Dr Tom Ritchie and Ed Watson, this interactive session introduces practical Design Thinking methods to help you approach challenges creatively, work collaboratively, and strengthen skills valued in today’s job market. You’ll take part in hands‑on activities, explore real‑world examples, and reflect on how these techniques can support innovation and problem‑solving.

Read more about the workshop and sign up hereLink opens in a new window.

We’re excited to offer students the chance to join those studying The Science of Music module on a special visit to the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire on Saturday 21 February, from 11 am to 2 pm. You’ll have the opportunity to:

• Hear the Coull Quartet perform and talk about what it’s like to play in different acoustic spaces
• Attend a lecture on acoustics delivered by Professor Rachel Edwards from the Department of Physics

This is a great chance to experience live music, learn something new, and explore how science and sound come together. If you’d like to come along, please sign up here. Places are limited, so make sure to sign up quickly!