Annual Research Conference (ARC2015)

Our Annual Research Conference 2015 was held Tuesday 16 June. It focused on the twin themes of transformation and impact.

Transformational research involves pioneering theoretical and / or methodological innovation that has the potential to change our understanding of scientific and social concepts, practice or paradigms.

Research impact is the demonstrable contribution that excellent research makes to society and the economy.

The conference showcased some of the latest research being undertaken by staff and students from across the University. It featured five parallel sessions of presentations led by ERAS Fellows (Early Researchers Award Scheme) and research students, as well as senior researchers, within the themes of the conference:

Group A – Learning, Literature & Criminal Lives
Group B – Business Climate
Group C – Tools for Life
Group D – Health Sciences
Group E – Physical Activity and Sport

Please see Research Conference Programme (PDF 728K, Downloads file) for more information.

Research student poster exhibition and competition

The Exhibition and Competition offered research students the opportunity to share their research with each other and the research community. In addition to five overall winners selected by a panel of judges, visitors to the exhibition were invited to take part in a peer review vote, selecting three winners in the following categories: