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Don’t miss your chance to be part of the inaugural BU Annual Research Conference on Tuesday 9 June 2026. Research & Innovation Services is accepting poster submissions until 5pm on Monday 27 April.

This is a fantastic opportunity to showcase your work as we celebrate our Research Excellence and progress together toward BU2035.

How to Participate: Poster Exhibition 

The poster exhibition features two distinct categories:

1. Research Excellence

All researchers from PGRs to Senior Academics are invited to submit posters or table presentations highlighting:

• Innovative methodologies or interdisciplinary work
• Tangible impacts on society, policy, or industry

To apply, please complete and submit an application form by 5pm on Monday 27 April.

As this is a multidisciplinary conference, please ensure your content is accessible to a broad academic audience.

Find out more and apply here

2. Research Centre 

Each Institute or Research Centre is invited to submit one poster presenting:

• Mission and focus areas
• Key projects and achievements
• Opportunities for collaboration
• Contact information

No application needed. The Head of each centre has been contacted, please get in touch directly with them to share your ideas about a poster submission.

Submission Process & Guidelines

Abstracts should be strictly no longer than 200 words and include an overview of your research, your approach, and your contribution to the field (references are not required). Submissions will be shortlisted by your Faculty Associate Dean (Research, Innovation & Enterprise), and you will be advised of the outcome following the closing date. We may also consider arranging live table presentations, provided a minimum number of applications are received.

Poster Guidance:

• Format: A1 size (594mm x 841mm), landscape or portrait
• Design: Visual clarity and accessibility are strongly recommended
• Printing: Our team will handle the printing for you unless you already have a poster ready to use.
• Display: Posters will be exhibited on the day of the conference from 9am-4pm

Why Get Involved? 

Participating in the conference allows you the opportunity to increase the visibility of your work within the BU community, help shape the future of the university’s research priorities, and build new interdisciplinary partnerships.

Key Dates 

• Monday 27 April: Call for abstracts closes
• Friday 22 May: Deadline for final presentation version
• May (TBC): General registration for attendees opens
• Tuesday 9 June: Conference Day

Provisional Programme 

9-9:30am: Registration & Coffee

9:30-11am: Poster Exhibition (FG04 & FG06)

11-11:20am: Opening Remarks & Welcome – Andy Scott & Professor Niamh Downing (Share Lecture Theatre)

11:20am-12:45pm: Symposium: Research Excellence & BU2035 – Chair: Professor Einar Thorsen (Share Lecture Theatre)

12:45-1:30pm: Lunch & Poster Viewings (FG04 & FG06)

1:30-3:45pm: BU Research & Future Challenges – Oral Presentations (FG04 & FG06)

3:45-4pm: Closing Remarks

Contact Us 

If you have any questions, please contact the Researcher Development and Culture Team: researcherdevelopment@bournemouth.ac.uk