First undergraduate research conference a success
The very first undergraduate research project conference, held on Wednesday 23rd November has been deemed a success by students and academics. Students showcased their research projects by presenting a poster and verbally discussing their progress with academics.
The conference's main aim, in addition to regular supervisor interactions, is to allow students to receive formative feedback from staff and Graduate School students. It also enhances the student community and was well attended with around 100 undergraduates presenting posters.
Students could present their work to date, which might include their research aims and methodology, initial results, tentative interpretations and conclusions.
Head of Geography and Environment, Professor
Peter Atkinson
commented, "Formative feedback is crucial in helping students to develop their ideas and, at this stage, to focus on drawing out the greatest value from the work that they have done. "
Organiser and facilitator of the conference
Dr Ellie Biggs
added, "Everyone seemed to thoroughly enjoy the event and students praised the opportunity to get further feedback on their research to date."
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Prize awarded |
Human |
Integrated |
Physical |
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1 st |
Luke Vallins |
Rhys Ambrose |
Matthew Leeson |
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2 nd |
Sarah Kilbride |
Sanjit Malra |
Amy Clark |
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3 rd |
Jo Davison |
Joshua Allen |
Harriet Gower |
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Commendation |
Charlotte Smith |
Michael White |
Larisa Vivcavs |
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Commendation |
Sophie Levinson |
Nathan Cable |
Robert Carter |
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Commendation |
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Heidi Clough |
Rachel Fowler |