Student Research Festival 2025

The next festival will take place on Thursday 30 January 2025; this event is a must-attend, showcasing Bristol’s vibrant learning environment, the calibre of student research, and the unwavering commitment of both University staff and students to research-enriched learning and teaching.

This year's theme, 'Impact, Innovation, and Ethics,' invites students from undergraduate, postgraduate taught, and postgraduate research programs to present their findings in concise 10-minute talks. This theme not only encourages engaging discourse on significant contemporary challenges but also promotes a deeper understanding of the ethical dimensions of innovation and research.

We are excited to kick off the festival with an inspiring opening session featuring a diverse panel of key academic and student leaders. PCV-Education Professor Tansy Jessop will provide insight into the university’s vision for research-integrated learning, while SU UG Education Officer Mia Stevens and SU PG Education Officer Gurvin Chopra will offer the student perspective on how research enriches their academic journey. Professor Alvin Birdi, APVC-Education Innovation and Enhancement, will share his expertise on how innovation in education is driving forward-thinking research practices. This session will set the tone for a day focused on collaboration, innovation, and impactful research.

This event also will have a session with stalls sharing information on pursuing research opportunities and a free lunch.

To celebrate excellence in research communication, prizes will be awarded for the best presentations within each theme area, including a grand prize of £100 and a runner-up award of £50. Join us in advancing the conversation around impactful research and celebrate the talented individuals who are shaping the future of academia.

Student Research Festival 2024

The fourth annual Student Research Festival took place on Thursday the 25^th of April 2024, hosted in the Global Lounge.

This year the theme was 'Conflict & Resolution.' Presenters approached this theme with remarkable diversity, reflecting both the expansive scope of research fostered at the University of Bristol and the array of perspectives within our learning community. Have a look at some of Research Project titles here or visit our digital gallery.

The day also featured a compelling keynote address by Professor Annela Seddon, a Q&A session regarding research and the proliferation of AI with Dr Aisling Tierney, as well as a networking session where we were joined by representatives from Bristol’s Social Science Review, the Cabot Institute, and Bristol University Press.

View the event’s programme and read more about the highlights here.