The Graduate Research Conference is open to students from any discipline studying at a U21 institution, but as places are limited, you should check with your own university regarding their procedure for applications.

Water is vital for life and well being. Its control, supply, quality and use represent some of the greatest challenges to mankind. Solving these challenges will in many cases require multidisciplinary approaches.

The skills and knowledge developed in this summer school will be important for your professional development.

• You will be asked to communicate your research to those outside your field.
   
• You will attend keynote lectures from high profile speakers in a variety of research areas
   
•  You will hear about different areas of research in which water is a key component.
   
• You will set up networks with other researchers with whom you may collaborate in future
   
• You will visit sites where water was vital in the industrial revolution.
   
• You will work in multidisciplinary teams to provide innovative solutions to real issues related to water
   
• You will enjoy cultural events on a water theme

The participation fee is £400 per student - check with your institution as to how this will be financed, as some universities offer assistance in paying this!

The fee includes:

• En-suite accommodation in our campus conference park
• All meals throughout the conference
• The full academic programme
• Visits and activities relating to the Conference theme
• Social and cultural visits and entrance fees for organised activities

More information can be found on the University of Birmingham's U21 web pages.