Students are an integral part of the University of Warwick’s research community, and key contributors to institutional, national, and international research cultures. At Warwick, we are committed to ensuring that all students can take advantage of research engagement opportunities – to stretch themselves intellectually beyond the bounds of their degree curriculum, challenge their critical abilities, and pursue the projects that are most meaningful to them.

Many types of research that students will be involved with at Warwick will require supervision and therefore expansion of access to and involvement with independent research will require additional members of staff who are able to supervise this research. Supervising student research can also come with its own challenges (and opportunities!) and may require different skill sets, new styles of mentoring and a new approach to research itself.

Support the Supporter

IATL’s Support the SupporterLink opens in a new window resource has been built to support supervisors of student research and is designed to allow those who are interested in getting involved learn more or fill gaps in their knowledge in a way that complements their own previous experience.

With thanks to WIHEA for their funding of this project, led by Emma Barker (IATL) and Jane Bryan (Law) with student co-leads Chloe Hutchinson (SCAPVC) Emily Nicholson (SCAPVC) and Yi Ting Loo (Maths).

How can Staff Support Student Researchers at Warwick?

Many of Warwick’s undergraduate research opportunities – both curricular and extracurricular – rely on the support and encouragement of staff supervisors and mentors. If you’re interested in supporting student research, but don’t know where to begin, these are some easy ways to get involved in the undergraduate research space at Warwick.

Student Research Network

Sign up to participate in Warwick’s Student Research Network – a community network that keeps everyone updated on student research opportunities at Warwick and encourages feedback from participants from their departments.

Click here to fill out the formLink opens in a new window! You can sign up as an individual or as a lead contact for your department.

Supervise Extracurricular Student Research

As well as supervising curricular projects, consider supervising a Undergraduate Research Support Scheme (URSS)Link opens in a new window project, or supporting students to submit an idea to the IATL Project FundLink opens in a new window. These schemes provide undergraduates with exciting opportunities to pursue their passion projects outside their degree!

Promote Presentation and Dissemination Opportunities

Supporting student research is sometimes about encouraging your students to take the plunge and share their work. Promote presentation and dissemination opportunities like ICURLink opens in a new window, BCURLink opens in a new window, and ReinventionLink opens in a new window to help your students celebrate their achievements and find an audience!