The first annual BU research conference will take place on Tuesday 7 June.
This year’s theme is building impact, celebrating our REF 2021 submission and exploring practical ways to create impact and share your research.
The half-day conference will take place in the Fusion Building on Talbot Campus from 1pm – 5pm on Tuesday 7 June, with internal and external speakers and workshops. Light refreshments will be provided.
The conference is open to all BU staff and postgraduate research students.
It will be followed by a drinks reception from 5pm to celebrate BU’s REF submission.
We’ll be sharing more details around the schedule, sessions and speakers shortly.
To register your interest and receive further updates, book your place via Eventbrite.
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