*New Format for 2024*

Following our traditional 2-hour lunchtime poster presentation showcase starting at 12 noon, we will host an afternoon of student talks and a 'Karibu cafe' to talk all things research. The conference finale is a guest talk from Dr Emily Nordmann (Glasgow University) on 'Making your research accessible' between 5-6pm in the John Henry Brookes Lecture Theatre, including the prize giving ceremony, followed by a reception.

A detailed programme can be found here

Programme at a glance

12:00 - 2:00pm Poster showcase, The Forum, John Henry Brookes building, Headington campus

2:00 - 3:15pm    Student research talks, John Henry Brookes building (JHB Executive Suite)

3:15 - 3:35pm    Karibu cafe refreshment break, JHB Executive suite

3:35 - 4:50pm    Student research talks, JHB Executive Suite

5:00 - 5:50pm    'Making your Research Accessible: a guide to publishing opportunities for students and educators' by Dr Emily Nordmann, keynote lecture, John Henry Brookes Lecture Theatre

5:50 - 6:00pm   Prize giving ceremony, John Henry Brookes Lecture Theatre

6:00 - 6:30pm   Drinks and lite bites, outside John Henry Brookes Lecture Theatre 

Key information:

GetPublished! is Brookes' biggest annual student conference showcase at which undergraduates, foundation students, masters students, and taught postgraduate students can present their work. 

It is a cross-disciplinary conference and we welcome research from all academic fields, including sciences, humanities, social sciences, arts, and more.   

All undergraduates and taught postgraduate students are invited to submit an abstract summarising their work to present at the showcase.

The two essential criteria are:

1. The project must involve some research/novel findings.

2. You must have designed the project yourself, although you may submit group work if all contributors are included and named in the submission. 

APPLICATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED FOR 2024

You can apply to give a Poster Presentation, or Oral talk (15 minutes), or performance, or be creative and suggest an alternative presentation format.

All abstracts will be reviewed by two members of the Student Research Launch Pad committee.

To see examples of students' work from last year's conference, please see here

Abstract: In this session we will discuss the good, the bad, the ugly, and the inefficient realities of academic publishing and instead offer alternatives to sharing your work. Preprint servers, teaching and learning journals, and undergraduate research specific outlets and events such as Reinvention or WorldCUR-BCUR can maximise impact, boost your CV, and promote open and reproducible research practices for both students and teachers. Emily Nordmann was awarded the British Psychological Society’s Teacher of the Year in 2020 and has written for national publications such as WonkHE and the Times Higher Education.

Location: John Henry Brookes Lecture Theatre, 5pm - 6pm 

Why present at Brookes' conference showcase?

1. It's a great way to boost your critical thinking, creativity and and communication skills, and prove you can rise to a challenge. 

You will be communicating complex ideas in straightforward and engaging ways to staff, students, members of the general public, and potential employers.

2. It enables you way to share your work with wider audiences, and also get useful feedback.

If you present your work at the OBU GetPublished! student conference...

3. Your work is made available online long-term, which adds to your online profile and gives potential employers proof of your abilities

All student presentations featured at the conference are published on RADAR, an open-access online collection of original research created by staff and students of Oxford Brookes University. All presenters get a DOI (digital object identifier - or permanent link to your work) to add to their CVs.

4. It's always really interesting, valuable and fun! 

• 85% of surveyed presenters at the 2019 conference said it helped them to develop their creative abilities

• 80% said that presenting at the 2019 conference enhanced their critical thinking

• 95% of surveyed presenters at the 2018 conference rated it as good or excellent

The 2023-24 Student Research Launch Pad steering committee:

• Louise Taylor Bunce, Principal Lecturer Student Experience in Social work, Faculty of Health and Life Sciences - Project lead

• Dr Mamdooh Alzyood,  Lecturer in Public Health,  Faculty Health and Life Sciences 

• Sarah Hennelly, Senior Lecturer in Public Health, Faculty Health and Life Sciences 

• Terri Morris, Professional Services, Project Administrator

• Dr Karen Handley,  Reader in Work & Organisation, Business School

• Dr Carmel Capewell, Lecturer in Child Development and Education, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences

• Dr Maheshan De Silva Kanakaratne,  Senior Lecturer, Business School

• Dr Sue Morón-García, Principal Lecturer (Student Experience), Oxford Centre for Academic Enhancement and Development 

• Dr Mary Davis, Principal Lecturer (Student Experience), Business School

• Dr Helen Aveyard, Principal Lecturer (Student Experience), Faculty Health and Life Sciences 

• Dr Adam Lonsdale, Senior Lecturer in Psychology, Faculty Health and Life Sciences 

• Aaron Worsley,  Research Liaison Lead,  Learning Resources

• Beth Hill and Becci Cooper,  Events officers