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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)

IATL has launched its first fully asynchronous, 15 CATS online module—Global Connections (Online)—to offer undergraduate students an innovative, transdisciplinary pedagogical approaches to digital learning. This pilot will inform the future development of IATL’s hybrid, blended, and asynchronous modules, scheduled for rollout in 2026/27.

Published 31st October 2025.

Reinvention Journal: Volume 18 Issue 2Link opens in a new window

We are delighted to welcome Nicola Hamer and Owain Burrell as Early Career Teaching Fellows (ECTFs).

Module registration for UG and PGT modules 2025-26 is open. IATL’s unique range of interdisciplinary modules are available to students from all departments, subject to departmental approval. Find out more about Interdisciplinary Learning and IATL’s innovative assessment methods on our webpagesLink opens in a new window, or email IATL.modules@warwick.ac.uk for more information.

The HealthyMindEd project is organised and conducted by a research team from Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona in collaboration with the University of Warwick (United Kingdom), MEDEA: Media & Learning IVZW (Belgium), and Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (Germany). This project is funded by Erasmus+ and approved by the Research Ethics Committee of Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB-CERec150).

The purpose of the HealthyMindEd project is to explore how digital education such as online courses and virtual learning affects the mental, physical, and emotional health of students and teaching staff in universities. The goal is to improve digital education in a way that promotes better wellbeing for everyone involved, creating a healthier and more balanced learning experience for both students and teachers.

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Just published in Routledge Open Research – a new paper by Prof Elena Riva (IATL) and her team, in collaboration with the University of Copenhagen, explores how co-created podcasts can enhance wellbeing literacy in higher education.

The paper explores how co-created podcasts—developed collaboratively with students—can be used as a powerful tool to promote wellbeing literacy in interdisciplinary and distance learning contexts. The study highlights the value of authentic student–staff partnerships and innovative digital pedagogies in higher education. https://routledgeopenresearch.org/articles/3-38/v2Link opens in a new window

We are delighted that the Marco Polo ProgrammeLink opens in a new window has been shortlisted for a Times Higher EducationLink opens in a new window Award — and proud that IATL has contributed to this exciting University of WarwickLink opens in a new window international initiative.

Our contribution to the programme was through our work with the Warwick Venice Centre as part of the International Conference of Undergraduate Research (ICUR) 2024Link opens in a new window , which reflects IATL’s ongoing commitment to global, interdisciplinary, and student-led education and research.

Huge congratulations to everyone involved across the University and especially to the International Team! 🎉

Read more: University of Warwick celebrates THE Awards nominationsLink opens in a new window

IATL continues to innovate in the Assessment space - offering strategies to humanise the experience of higher education across disciplines. Check out our open access article here : https://www.nature.com/articles/s41599-025-05513-4Link opens in a new window 

Meyer, H., Riva, E., Logan, F. and Neal, A., 2025. Humanising higher education through interdisciplinary student-devised assessments. Humanities and Social Sciences Communications, 12(1), pp.1-13.

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... “ICUR is an immersive programme of academic development, offering training and mentoring from the moment students submit their abstracts through to their final presentations.” “It’s such a great way for students to present their work and explore academic careers. I’d love to help promote it next year so more people know about it.” Her advice to future applicants? “Don’t hesitate. It’s a really welcoming environment. You’ll learn, you’ll grow, and you’ll meet amazing people along the way.”

See the article about Isadora on the EUTOPIA websiteLink opens in a new window