ICUR is a conference specifically designed for undergraduate researchers, providing a platform for rigorous academic exchange. It operates internationally through a hybrid format that connects multiple in-person venues via real-time video conferencing. Presenters from the same panel can be at different venues or participate online if their institution doesn't host an in-person event (Check the list of our participant institutions here and their contact information here, and get in touch with your Local Coordinator to find out more about specific arrangements for your institution).

The conference is also interdisciplinary, welcoming submissions from any field and organising panels based on themes rather than disciplines, promoting a holistic understanding of knowledge and its diverse impacts (Learn more about interdisciplinarity here).

For more details about ICUR in general, check out the ICUR Portal.

Yes. ICUR is conducted in English. Abstracts, presentations, and discussions are all in English to support international participation.

We welcome submissions from undergraduate students from the University of Oldenburg and its partner institution University of Groningen who have completed or are expected to complete an independent research project (e.g., a dissertation or summer project) by the time of the conference. Presenters should also be eager to share their findings with a broader, interdisciplinary audience.

Master's students can also participate, provided they present their research from their bachelor's degree (e.g. their bachelor's thesis).

For more details, please check Everything You Need to Know Before Applying on the ICUR Portal, including a section dedicated to the question 'Is my research appropriate for ICUR?

Yes, if you are studying at University of Groningen, you can participate in ICUR. When submitting your abstract, select 'University of Groningen' as your home university. If your abstract is accepted, you will have the opportunity to present your research in the form of a poster or spoken presentation at the University of Oldenburg.

Yes, but if you are submitting as a group, one student member of your team must be nominated as the lead presenter. Postgraduate students are welcome to present with their undergraduate colleague, as long as the undergraduate member of the team is the lead presenter.

Spoken presentation: A spoken presenter will be assigned to a panel of 3-4 presenters with the same research theme. Each presentation will be no longer than 10 minutes in length, followed by a 5-minute Q&A session. Of course, we encourage you to continue conversations into the breaks and beyond the conference - this is what typically happens! Tips for developing a spoken presentation is available in the Student Resource Hub on the ICUR Portal.

Poster presentation: A poster presenter will feature their poster alongside others in the poster gallery for in-person audiences and on Oxford Abstracts for remote audiences. During poster sessions, in-person audiences can walk around the gallery, look at the posters, and ask questions. The presenter will explain their research, answer questions, and discuss their findings with anyone interested. Remote audiences can access the posters via our online poster gallery on Oxford Abstract, post comments on individual posters, and interact with the presenters anytime. Tips for developing a poster presentation are available in the Student Resource Hub on the ICUR Portal.

Before the conference, you will be assigned a session chair who can provide information on the panel structure and practice panels, offer feedback on your presentation, and answer questions on timings and the dress code.

Students from the University of Oldenburg and the University of Groningen present their research at the University of Oldenburg. The exact location of the conference will be announced to all participants in good time.

This hybrid event gives our students and those from the University of Groningen the opportunity to present their research findings on site. Students giving spoken presentations will be streamed live worldwide, enabling them to be seen in real time at other universities. Additionally, students giving live presentations will appear alongside students from other universities in a session. Students from other universities will join them online here at the university.

If you would like to find out more about participating in ICUR, or if you need help with writing your abstract or preparing your presentation, please email the Student Directors at the following address:

A hybrid conference combines a live, in-person gathering with a virtual, online component. This allows participants to attend either in person or remotely, for example if they are participating from another country.

While in-person attendees enjoy face-to-face interaction, virtual participants can engage via chats and Q&As during the session.

This hybrid event gives students from the University of Oldenburg and those from the University of Groningen the opportunity to present their research findings on site at the University of Oldenburg. Students giving spoken presentations will be streamed live worldwide, enabling them to be seen in real time at other universities. Additionally, students giving live presentations will appear alongside students from other universities in a session. Students from other universities will join them online here at the university and can engage with the presenting students.

Yes, financial support for travel and accommodation costs is available to students who have been accepted to participate in the ICUR conference and present their research at the University of Oldenburg.