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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.

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.

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. 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.

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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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!

A new monthly podcast is launching in early 2026 to spotlight sustainability projects, research, and initiatives across Warwick. We’re looking for guests to share their work - no podcast experience needed.

Interested in taking part or supporting production? Contact Tom.Ritchie@warwick.ac.uk by Friday 23 January 2026.

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Join a six‑session virtual series bringing together students and staff from Warwick, Elon University, the University of Leeds, and partner institutions across the US, UK and Canada.

The sessions run monthly from February to May, Wednesdays 4–5pm (GMT) on MS Teams, exploring topics such as teaching excellence, sustainability, belonging, AI in education, assessment for learning, and building transatlantic partnerships.

Find full details and register here: Transatlantic Teaching Exchange Series