The 12th ACUR Conference will take place on
2 – 3 December 2024
hosted by the Faculty of Science,
University of Sydney
Camperdown Campus
ACUR2024 will focus 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.
Eligibility Criteria
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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. -
is open to both individual and group submissions;
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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.
Presentation Formats
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Oral presentation: 10 minutes with 5 minutes for Q&A with audience, including judges. (see Oral presentation guidelines)
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Poster presentation: prepare a short pitch (3-5 mins) and expect to field some questions. (see Poster guidelines)
To see more abstract guidelines, please click here.
Registrations – 2024 rates
Before COB 12 November 2024 Early Bird AUD $110 (incl. GST)
After 13 November 2024 Full Rate AUD $140 (incl. GST)
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 |