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ACUR2024 focused on the student experience of undergraduate research and its importance for addressing global challenges and shaping future careers.

The theme of this years’ conference is Undergraduate Research in the Age of Adaptive Change and Artificial Intelligence. 

The rise in the use of Artificial Intelligence has precipitated a pressing need to refocus on strengthening undergraduate students’ research skills. Undergraduate research provides students with first-hand experience of the uncertainty inherent in the discovery of new knowledge. It equips them with the critical thinking skills required to navigate an Artificial Intelligence landscape where telling fact from fiction is becoming increasingly difficult. Research experiences build students’ critical thinking and communication skills and strengthen their capacity to deal with the many challenges confronting contemporary society.  

At the ACUR2024 Conference, we’re asking you to reflect on how your research connects with the challenges confronting contemporary society.  Submit your abstract now and join the conversation this December with other students from across Australasia. We’re looking forward to hearing your contributions.  

Final Program

For the Final Program, click on the image below.

Click on the below image to see full talk allocations, including Day 2 listings.

AGM Papers will be available here on Tuesday 3 December

 

Prizes

Best Oral Presentation – Winner $1000 (sponsored by Western Sydney University)
Minha Lee
Western Sydney University
Longitudinal Assessment of Medical Students’ Perceptions of Social Isolation and Wellbeing: A 5-Year Analysis of FRAME Surveys (2017-2022)

Best Oral Presentation – Runner Up $500 (sponsored by University of Technology Sydney)
Tommy Lu
University of Sydney
A Machine Learning Paradigm for mRNA Display Selection

Best Poster Presentation – Winner $500 (sponsored by University of Technology Sydney)
Kendall Stead
Macquarie University
Decoding Attention Lapses in Dynamic Environments: Insights from EEG and Multivariate Analysis


People’s Choice Best Poster Presentation – Winner $250 (sponsored by Western Sydney University)
Asmitha Sivaneswaran
Macquarie University 
Digital Psychological Interventions in Youth with Neurological Conditions: Systematic Review


The HERDSA Prize for Best Education Presentation – Winner (sponsored by HERDSA)
Claudia Bonaccorso
Macquarie University
Educator Gesture Use and Infant-Educator Conversational Balance in Australian Long-Day Care Centres


The 2024 ACUR Undergraduate Research Staff Award – Winner

Professor Kevin Brooks
Director of Research Training and Partnerships
Macquarie University

 

 

Here’s what students had to say about the conference:

“I’m thrilled to share that I had the incredible opportunity to present my undergraduate research at the Australasian Council for Undergraduate Research (ACUR) and UTS’s Faculty of Science FoSTER2024 conference as part of my research internship! This experience has been a rewarding journey of learning, collaboration, and growth.”
“The research was interesting, especially as almost all of it pushed me outside my comfort zone, but the best part was definitely the people.”
“I loved getting to learn more about different research areas and meeting fellow students with an interest in research! A highlight was dinner on the first night (3 courses!??). Thank you to everyone who contributed to the conference running so smoothly.”

See below for accommodation options


Travelling to the University of Sydney

For those travelling to the University of Sydney, there are lots of public transport options. Central and Redfern train stations are a short walk away (approx. 20min), and there are plenty of buses that travel down Parramatta Rd, or City Rd from Central. For those travelling from interstate, you’ll need to tap on/tap off with an Opal Card or Credit card on buses and trains (or any other form of public transport). 

 

Parking Options

  • We recommend avoiding on-site parking due to its limited availability and high cost. If you are driving, we suggest using the Seymour Centre Car Park, which is the most convenient and affordable option for attendees. Please note that some other car parks may only be available to staff, and it can be unclear which are open to the public. We’ve found that the Seymour Centre Car Park is the best choice for non-staff parking.

  • The QR interactive map below is a helpful tool for navigating the venue and surrounding area. However, it dos not specify which car parks allow
    non-staff parking. 

Nearby Eating Options

If you’re staying close to campus and looking for good restaurants, there are some fabulous options along King St, Newtown, and Glebe Point Rd, Glebe. If you’re looking to stock up on groceries, you can also find a Coles or Aldi at Broadway Shopping Centre. 

The Best Coffee on Campus

While we’ll supply coffee and tea at the conference, if you’re looking for a barrister coffee, there are plenty of good options on campus. Taste at  New Law (F10) and Ralph’s at The Arena Sports Centre are both good options and located close to the conference venue.


Presentation Formats

 

Abstract Submission Eligibility Criteria

  1. is open to all undergraduate students and recent graduates including Honours students (within 12 months of Graduation at Bachelor’s level) to present research conducted during or before undergraduate studies including extra-curricular research;
    NB: Students are required to certify that their research is their own work based on their personal study and/or research while an Undergraduate, Honours or Master of Research (1st year) student.

  2. is open to both individual and group submissions;

  3. adopts an inclusive approach to undergraduate research which encourages participation from all disciplines, all levels of study and all types of higher and tertiary education institutions.

To see more abstract guidelines, please click here.

Abstract Submissions closed

Registrations – 2024 rates

After 13 November 2024                      Full Rate AUD $140 (incl. GST) 

Registrations Close                          19 November 2024

All students who register for the conference will receive a complimentary one-year ACUR student membership.

Proposed timeline 2024:

What

When

Abstracts: First call  

20 September

Abstracts: Deadline  

extended to 8 November

Abstracts reviewed 

rolling acceptance – after submission of abstract

Abstracts: Final Notification of acceptance 

11 November

Registrations: Portal opens 

4 October

Registrations: Early bird registration 

by COB 12 November

Registrations: close 

19 November (2 weeks to conference) 

Conference 

2-3 December 

 

Accommodation Options

The links below provide information to request a booking

Women’s College
Reduced rates for ACUR2024 can be obtained by filling out and sending this form.


Sancta Sophia College

https://www.sanctasophiacollege.edu.au/events-and-accommodation/accommodation/ 

 

Other possibilities close to the Campus (can be booked directly or people can look for better rates through booking agencies such as Bookings.com, Wotif, TripAdvisor etc):

Youth Hostel Australia
https://www.yha.com.au/hostels/nsw/sydney-surrounds/sydney-central-backpackers-hostel/

Newtown is within walking distance of the Conference venue.
https://newtowncozystays.com.au/index

Hotels within walking distance 

Rydges Camperdown
https://www.rydges.com/accommodation/sydney-nsw/camperdown/

 

 

 

Please help us promote the conference
– download a copy of the flyer below and put up on your campus noticeboards

 

(2024 Registrations closed)