ANU Student Research Conference

About the Conference

SRC is the Australian National University's undergraduate, honours and Masters by coursework conference. SRC is an annual event and is a proudly multidisciplinary conference open to ANU students from all academic disciplines and all levels of coursework study (1000-4000 level courses, and 6000-8000 level courses).

SRC is a welcoming and supportive program that especially welcomes early year undergraduate students, first-time presenters and students interested in building transferable skills such as written and oral communicating with broad audiences, public speaking, responding to feedback and networking with students and academic staff from a wide range of academic discipline.

Want to get involved as a Student Presenter?

Student Presenter applications for 2024 are open now!

You can submit your abstract here!

Need a little help structuring your Abstract? Take a look at our Abstract Submission Guidelines. Can you also register for our Abstract Writing Workshop on 24 July at 1:00pm (registration is essential).

Pathway to presenting

  • July: Attend an optional SRC Abstract Writing workshop:

Workshop: Abstract Writing

24/07/2024

Workshop: How to write a conference paper

6/08/2024

Workshop: Poster Presentations

14/08/2024

Workshop: Oral Presentations

20/08/2024

  • July: Submit a 250 word abstract for research you've already completed as part of your coursework at ANU. 
  • August: Attend optional SRC skill building workshops on topics including; 
    • How to optimise an oral presentation,
    • How to put together a poster presentation, and
    • How to write a conference paper. 
  • August - September: Meet other presenters at optional pre-Conference networking events (such as the SRC skill building workshops). 
  • September: Attend optional pre-Conference photography to receive a free headshot, and have it displayed in the Conference Program.
  • September: See your abstract published in the official Conference program, and present your research to the ANU community!

Making a submission to the ANU Student Research Conference:

  • Is free to all coursework students.
  • Includes a range of exclusive skills development and social opportunities in the lead up to the Conference.
  • Is ideal for first time presenters, and first or second year undergraduates, including Honours students, as well as more experienced presenters.

Events, support and resources

A range of pre-Conference events are available to students. All events are free and open to all student presenters. View and register for events at the Events & Stories webpage.

The ANU Academic Skills team is available to provide individualised feedback and support to all student presenters, subject to appointment availability. Book here.

ANU Student Research Conference also provides a range of resources to support you throughout the student presenter pathway:

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

I am a first-year student, am I eligible to present?

Yes! SRC welcomes presenters from all stages of their studies. To present at the Conference, first-year students will need to submit a summary of an assignment completed while at ANU, according to these guidelines. 

Do I have to pay to participate?

There is no cost associated with participating in the Student Research Conference. All support, events and Conference attendance are free for all ANU students and staff. The Conference is funded through the Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF). Learn more about SSAF here.

Does the Conference theme have an impact on my abstract and presentation?

The Conference theme has no impact on your abstract or presentation, and you are not required to explicitly address the theme. Equally, you are free to use the theme to reflect on the contributions or significance of your work, to frame and invite discussion.

I've received a nomination to participate, what are my next steps?

Congratulations! The next step is to prepare and submit an abstract according to the abstract submission guidelines. If you have any questions, feel free to email them to student.life@anu.edu.au.

What does the Conference normally look like?

The Conference is a single-day event, which includes student presentations, events, catering and a range of other opportunities to learn and connect. The main audience is student presenters (both undergraduate and postgraduate (coursework) and their friends, family and other supporters, as well as professional staff from across the University. Conference attendance is free and open to all members of the ANU community, though registration is essential.

Do I have to be available for the whole conference?

No. As a student presenter, the only compulsory attendance requirement is the session in which you are presenting. You are expected to attend for the duration of the whole presentation session (approx. 60-90 minutes), and you will be advised about your session time in advance. While you are encouraged to attend other events at the Conference, these are not compulsory.

Is the Conference hybrid? Can I present remotely?

The Conference is an in-person conference with no hybrid or remote options for presenting or attending. This is to provide a high-quality experience for those attending, including program-related merchandise, audio-visual resources, and catering.

What pre-Conference support is available to presenters?

Pre-Conference support includes a range of workshops, events and other opportunities to build practical skills needed to prepare and give your presentation, connect with fellow presenters, and be recognised for the achievement of presenting at the Conference.

What recognition is provided for participation?

As a student presenter, you will receive an official ANU certificate of participation, which is typically presenter by a member of the University executive staff. Presenters will also have the opportunity to win a portion of the total $2,000 prize pool.

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