International Student Sustainability Research Symposium

15th Apr 2016 00:00

We are pleased to inform Final Year Undergraduates that on Friday 15 April 2016, the University of Southampton will be hosting the UKs First International Student Sustainability Research Symposium. This event will be exhibiting excellence in undergraduate research, giving you the opportunity to present your work at an International Research Symposium.

We are therefore looking for innovative undergraduate research that is relates to social, economic, political, cultural and environmental issues. Please note that sustainable development is NOT just the environment…it is so much more! For example factors of social justice, wellbeing, economic stability, ethical practices, poverty alleviation, cultural issues, politics and governance.

We are offering you the opportunity to present (10 minutes presentation or poster) your research at academic level: however you should not see this as extra work, simply the chance to share what you are learning through your research (NB: your research does not need to be complete before you present it). Below are eight themes, one (or more) of which should relate to your research.

Themes: (Examples are non-prescriptive)
•   Arts and Humanities (Ethical Fashion, Historical Civilisation)
•   Business and Law (Corporate Social Responsibility, Social Enterprise)
•   Engineering (Low Carbon Technologies, Human Factors in Engineering)
•   Health Sciences (Inequalities in Health, Use of Green Spaces)
•   International Sustainability (International Politics, International Trade)
•   Science (Carbon Footprinting, Ecosystem Services)
•   Social Sciences (Population and Consumption, Behaviour Change)
•   Technology (Impact of Social Media on Society, Open Access Resources)

Who we are looking for:
Ambitious individuals with a passion for sharing their dissertation work, highlighting a clear link between their research and sustainable development.

What you will gain:
•   Experience of presenting or Exhibiting your research at a Prestigious International Symposium 
•   Great additional content for your CV that will demonstrate your communication skills to future employers and give you something distinctive to talk about at job interviews
•   Networking Opportunities within the sector and further
•   Showcasing and Receiving Feedback on your individual research

Further Information for how to apply can be found at this link: https://www.southampton.ac.uk/sustainabilityaction/symposium/index.page?

The Application Page can be found here:  https://www.southampton.ac.uk/sustainabilityaction/symposium/present-at-the-symposium.page

Deadline Friday 4 March 2016

As this event is entirely student led, you can also get involved by joining the delegates: register for a free ticket to experience a national research symposium for yourself, and be inspired for your own research.

Read more about Sustainability Action here: https://www.southampton.ac.uk/sustainabilityaction/index.page? View this event on the EAUC website →