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U21 Undergraduate Research Conference

The first U21 Undergraduate Research Conference took place in 2005. The purpose of the conference is to allow undergraduate students from around the globe to showcase their research to an international audience of fellow students and academics. The conference aims to attract students from a diverse range of discipline and typically includes a range of seminars and student presentations interspersed with social activities and tours to promote networking and stimulate discussion. The URC also offers academic staff the opportunity to engage with U21 colleagues, discuss topical issues and develop professional networks.

2008, National University of Singapore

NUSThe 2008 URC was hosted by the National University of Singapore from 30 June to 4 July 2008. 

This year the URC had the over-arching theme of "Sustainability", which covered everything from cultural sustainability to economic sustainability to sustainable energy - and more! 

A report from the conference will appear here in the coming weeks.


2007, McGill University

URC 2007 participantsThe 2007 URC was hosted by McGill University, Montreal, Canada from 18 to 23 October.  40 undergraduate students attended from ten countries representing thirteen U21 universities.

The first three days were given over to cultural activities, enabling the participants to get to know each other and build acquaintances and friendships.  This was followed by two intensive days of student presentations and discussion.

Click here to read a report from one of the participants.


2006, University of Queensland

URC 2006One of the great strengths of the 2005 Conference was the diversity of disciplines represented and the cross-fertilisation of ideas that took place.  At the 2006 Conference, which took place from 25-29 September 2006, the University of Queensland sought to attract an equivalent breadth of presentations by undergraduate student researchers, providing them with the opportunity to showcase their research to an international audience.  Additionally, UQ introduced the opportunity for staff (faculty) to engage with U21 colleagues on topical undergraduate learning, teaching and research issues, and to establish professional networks.

Click here for the full report and photos.


2005, University of Virginia

URC 2005The University of Virginia (UVa), in Charlottesville, Virginia, USA, was the location for the first Universitas 21 Undergraduate Research Conference on 6-9 April 2005. Hosted by the Vice President and Provost’s Office and the Center for Undergraduate Excellence, the conference showcased the work of thirty-two student researchers from twelve Universitas 21 universities in eight countries. The purpose of the conference was to allow students from around the globe to present their research to a diverse audience of peers, faculty, and mentors, as well as the larger community.

Click here to read the full report