Disseminating student research
Doing undergraduate research not only benefit the student academically, but it is also a chance for students to pick up soft skills such as presenting, writing, sharing of knowledge and science communication. Post-project opportunities are the best ways for students to practice these skills. Supervisors should always encourage students to search for opportunities to take the project further. This could include opportunities to continue supporting the project, attending conferences or publishing. Below are some opportunities available to undergraduate students and resources on how to prepare for them.
Opportunities for dissemination
Undergraduate Research Conferences
International Conference of Undergraduate ResearchLink opens in a new window
An annual conference hosted during late September, supported by the Monash Warwick Alliance
British Conference of Undergraduate ResearchLink opens in a new window
An annual conference hosted in different UK institutions each year around April. In 2023, Warwick will be hosting BCUR combined with WorldCURLink opens in a new window from 3rd to 6th April 2023.
Publishing for Undergraduates
ReinventionLink opens in a new window
A peer reviewed online journal for publishing undergraduate student research, also supported by the Monash Warwick Alliance.
Journal of Young Investigators (JYI)
An international undergraduate journal for publishing STEM research.
Support for dissemination
Writing an Abstract
Most students will need to write an abstract which offers a short summary and outline of their research. Abstracts will usually be required for submissions for publications, conferences, and academic posters.
The International Conference of Undergraduate Research (ICUR) offers their Abstract Writing guidanceLink opens in a new window which students may find helpful when writing their own abstracts.
Designing a Poster
Making a poster is a great way to practice sharing and presenting research. The hardest part in making a poster is to pick out the most important points from the research and fit months of hard work into a single A1 poster.
These resources provide guidance on creating impactful posters:
Presentations and Posters - University of EdinburghLink opens in a new window
Conferences
This comprehensive guide gives students all the help they need to apply to present at a conference and to make the most of attending a conference.
Advice covered includes:
Public Engagement
Public engagement may be key to a student's research project, for example, if they are undertaking a URSS project.
The Warwick Institute of Engagement offers an interactive mapLink opens in a new window which covers key areas of public engagement, including partnerships in research, practical skills for encouraging engagement with research and opportunities for funding support.
Creative communication
This webpage offers guidance on communicating research creatively, often to a public audience:
Resources include advice on:
Publishing
This website contains guidance on writing for publication
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