1. Key Message?
1.1. 1. Interdisciplinary
1.2. 2. Research by Students, 4 Students
1.3. 3. Reflections on the development of a (model for a ) National Undergraduate Research Conference
2. How in Ireland
2.1. UG Awards
2.2. REL Learning
2.2.1. Research Seminars
2.2.2. UG Research Conference - Reflections on 2010 & 2011
2.2.2.1. Aims
2.2.2.1.1. vs. awards?
2.2.2.1.2. Sustainability?
2.2.2.1.3. 1. opportunity to experience conference from research to the day
2.2.2.1.4. 2. UG meet peers and gain insights into research across disciplines
2.2.2.1.5. 3. Inform & inspire UG to take next steps
2.2.2.2. Design & Intentions
2.2.2.2.1. Oral and Poster Presentations
2.2.2.2.2. DIT Catering involvement
2.2.2.2.3. Reviews and Feedback
2.2.2.2.4. Chair intructions
2.2.2.2.5. Strands / Interdisciplinary crossover
2.2.2.3. Evaluations
2.2.2.3.1. 2010
2.2.2.3.2. 2011
2.2.2.3.3. Challenges?
2.2.2.4. Recommendations
2.2.2.4.1. Identify existing courses with research elements and support.
2.2.2.4.2. Connect with other courses interested in developing and help them get started?
2.2.2.5. Next Steps
2.2.2.5.1. 2012
2.2.2.5.2. Involve Student Learning bodies in promoting conference, materials and potentially delivering research skill conferences
2.2.2.6. Pathway
2.2.2.6.1. 1. 3rd/4th year projects
2.2.2.6.2. 2. Be Inspired: Research Seminars
2.2.2.6.3. 3. Publish (UG Awards)
2.2.2.6.4. 4. Present / Network / Motivation (UG Conference?)