ICUR is a conference designed specifically for undergraduate students, offering a platform for in-depth academic exchange. It is held internationally in a hybrid format that connects several in-person venues via real-time video conferencing. Speakers on the same panel may be based at different locations or participate online if their institution is not hosting an in-person event (a list of participating institutions is available here. Their contact details are available here; please contact your local coordinator to find out more about the specific arrangements at your institution).

The conference also has an interdisciplinary focus and accepts contributions from all disciplines. The panels are organised thematically rather than by discipline, thereby promoting a holistic understanding of knowledge and its diverse implications (further information on interdisciplinarity is available here ).

Further general information on ICUR can be found on the ICUR portal.

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

We welcome submissions from students at the University of Oldenburg and its partner institution, the University of Groningen, who have completed or are expected to complete an independent research project by the time of the conference (e.g. a PhD thesis or a summer project). Speakers should also be prepared to present their findings to a wider, interdisciplinary audience.

Master’s students may also participate, provided they present research from their Bachelor’s degree (e.g. their Bachelor’s thesis).

Further details can be found under ‘Everything You Need to Know Before Applying’ on the ICUR portal, including a section on the question‘Is my research appropriate for ICUR?’.

Yes, if you are studying at the University of Groningen, you can take part in ICUR. When submitting your abstract, select ‘University of Groningen’ as your home institution. If your abstract is accepted, you will have the opportunity to present your research in the form of a poster or an oral 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 alongside their undergraduate colleague, provided that the undergraduate member of the team is the lead presenter. 

Oral presentation: An oral presenter will be assigned to a panel of 3–4 presenters working on the same research topic. Each presentation will last no longer than 10 minutes, followed by a 5-minute Q&A session. Of course, we encourage you to continue discussions during the breaks and after the conference – this is what usually happens! Tips on preparing an oral presentation are available in the Student Resource Hub on the ICUR Portal.

Poster presentation: A poster presenter will display their poster alongside others in the poster gallery for in-person attendees and on Oxford Abstracts for remote attendees. During poster sessions, in-person attendees can walk around the gallery, view 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 at any time. Tips for preparing a poster presentation are available in the Student Resource Hub on the ICUR Portal.

Before the conference, you will be assigned a panel facilitator who will inform you about the schedule for the presentations and the practice sessions, provide you with feedback on your presentation, and answer any questions you may have about the timetable and dress code.

Students from the University of Oldenburg and the University of Groningen will present their research at the University of Oldenburg. The exact venue for 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 in person. Students giving oral presentations will be streamed live worldwide, enabling them to be viewed in real time at other universities. In addition, 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.

ICUR is a hybrid event. For participants from the University of Oldenburg, the university plans to provide a conference room equipped with the necessary technology to enable live participation and presentations during the conference.

Further details regarding the venue, technical facilities and on-site arrangements will be announced by the University of Oldenburg shortly before the conference dates.

If you would like to find out more about taking part 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 event with a virtual, online element. This allows participants to attend either in person or remotely, for example if they are taking part from another country.

Whilst in-person attendees benefit from 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 oral presentations will be streamed live worldwide, enabling them to be viewed in real time at other universities. In addition, students giving live presentations will appear alongside students from other universities during a session. Students from other universities will join them online here at the university and can interact with the presenting students.

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