URSS news
URSS Showcase 2022
The URSS Showcase event will take place on Wednesday 16th November between 1-4pm in the Panorama room in the Rootes Building.
The event will provide an opportunity for you to meet this year's participants and find out more about their summer research projects. There will also be some live presentations. If you are considering applying for the scheme in 2023 or are just interested in research come come and join us. Everyone is welcome.
You can view some of last year's projects via the online showcase site at URSS Showcase 2021Link opens in a new window.
Habitability GRP URSS opportunities
This year the Habitability GRP is able to offer funding for URSS projects related to its research area. The GRP (Global Research Priority) is a network of researchers at Warwick who are interested in the conditions under which life survives and flourishes. Applications can come from students in any discipline that is eligible for URSS awards. You can read more about the GRP here: https://warwick.ac.uk/research/priorities/habitability/ . If you have a project in this area, there is no separate application to make – just apply to the URSS as usual and your application will be forwarded to the GRP.
URSS summer on-campus accommodation
Undergraduates who require accommodation during the summer vacation period will need to book Summer Vacation Accommodation via the Student Services webpage. Bookings open from week 8 of term 3. Student Services (warwick.ac.uk)
The costs are as follows:
STANDARD ROOM (Shared bathroom and kitchen facilities)- £16.00 per room per night.
EN-SUITE ROOM (Shared kitchen facilities)- £23.00 per room per night. (Available during summer only)
Please note that rooms will be bookable for the period of 2 July - 10 September.
The specific halls available will be confirmed later in the academic year.
What is ICUR?
Are you and undergraduate student interested in presenting your research to an international audience? Join our ICUR 2022 Student Directors to find out more about the International Conference of Undergraduate Research, discover how you can get involved and enjoy some free hot drinks and snacks.
The information session will give you an idea of what ICUR is and what sort of research you can present - you might not know that you already have plenty of suitable material! There will also be a chance to speak to ICUR Alumni and ask the Student Directors any questions you might have.
ICUR 2022 will be held at the University of Warwick between 26-29th September 2022.
When and Where?
On-campus event: Wednesday 9th February, 2.30 – 3.30 pm in the Oculus OC0.01
How do I join?
Click here to register for the event.
More information about ICUR can be found on our website (icurportal.com). You can also find us on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn at @ICURstudents, or send us an email at icur@warwick.ac.uk.
Get help with your public engagement plan
Public engagement is about talking to people outside of the university about the work that goes on here. That could be something you've learnt on your course, or a piece of research you or someone in your department is working on or has already produced. The idea is to have a two way discussion with the people you choose to engage with, so you make space not only to tell them about the work you're an expert in - but also to give them a platform to share their responses, thoughts and perspectives.
As part of your URSS project you now have to complete some element of public engagement alongside doing your research project. You also have the option to do a solely public engagement focused project instead of a research project.