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DEADLINE EXTENDED TO MAY 9- University of Northampton Annual Research Conference 2025 – call for entries
EVIDENCING EVIDENCE: an interdisciplinary approach to the nature of evidence in research
Call for Submissions
THEME
In the current context in which knowledge is caught between information but also fake-news, mis- and dis-information, the nature, quality and use of research evidence are of pivotal importance for quality research, excellent teaching, and successful knowledge exchange and social impact. Yet, across disciplines there is much debate on what counts as evidence, how that evidence is gained, and how and whether it can be easily translated into practical applications.
Within this complex state of affairs, a key aspect of evidence is that to become evident, it should be shared, tested, and challenged. Centres, faculties, PGR researchers, ECRs and staff from diverse disciplines are invited to contribute to share, test and debate the nature of evidence in their research and within their discipline.
Contributions can focus on any aspect of the research process, from searching the literature, to the theoretical and practical aspects of methodology, to the application of research findings and community engagement.
Everyone at UON is welcome to participate in the conference, on campus Tuesday 24th June and online Wednesday 25th June 2025. We invite researchers at all levels to contribute and we particularly welcome co-presentation (for example, involving PGRs and supervisors, academic researchers and technician researchers, ECRs and more experienced presenters) and examples of research with other academic and community partners. In addition to traditional research presentations, a range of opportunities for sessions is available and contributors are encouraged to consider how each can help develop skills in research communication.
Contributions addressing the following are welcome, although the list is not exhaustive:
- How do we demonstrate the quality of the evidence from our research?
- What are the benefits of cross-disciplinary research in ensuring quality evidence?
- How can disciplines and theory/practice work together to strengthen the quality of evidence in research?
- How do we include diverse perspectives and/or methodologies in research?
- How can we ensure participant ‘voices’ are captured in a non-bias way?
Conference Organising Committee
The conference is co-organised by the Graduate School and the following research centres:
- Centre for Education and Research (CER)
- Centre for Active Digital Education (CADE)
- Centre for Sustainable Futures (CSF)
- Centre for the Advancement of Racial Equality (CARE)
- Centre for Health Sciences and Services (CHSS)
- Northamptonshire Dementia Research and Innovation Centre (NDRIC)
- Centre for Psychological and Social Sciences (CPSS)
Format of presentations
There are a variety of ways to present and the formats below are open to all.
- Oral presentation (on campus on Tuesday 24th June, online on Wednesday 25th June): 20 minutes long, with time allocated for questions. Presentations will be placed in themed sessions once all entries are confirmed.
- 3-Minute Thesis© (3MT) competition: Developed by The University of Queensland, 3MT is a worldwide competition in which PGRs are asked to condense their thesis into a three-minute presentation with one simple slide. (NOTE: 3MT is open to PGRs who have passed through the Transfer stage (or are just about to) or have moved into the research part of the professional doctorate or DBA, and will be held online on the 25th ONLY at 13-13.30)
- Round table discussion (on campus on Tuesday 24th June, online on Wednesday 25th June): an hour-long session for a themed discussion on any research-related topic/ provocation/ challenge. Proposals are welcome from Research Centres and Institutes, from staff networks, and from informal groups of researchers with shared interests (e.g. in particular approaches to research).
- Workshop: an hour-long, primarily instructional session, focused on developing particular research skills, or collectively exploring a specific issue. Please indicate in your proposal whether the workshop can be conducted online, or whether it would be best placed during the on-campus day, Tuesday 24th June.
- Poster/infographic: to be displayed online.
If you wish to submit in one, or all, of these formats, please complete a separate form for each entry, providing a 400-500 word abstract for oral presentations, 500-600 words for Round Table discussion and workshops, 200 words for 3MT, and 200 words for poster.
Please use this link to submit your contribution.
The closing date for submissions is now May 9 2025
Call for organisers: UON Annual Research Conference 2024
The University of Northampton’s Annual Research Conference is a 2-day conference which gives UON researchers, from Postgraduate Researchers to Professors, an opportunity to present their research.
This year we are, again, offering the conference organisation opportunity to a Faculty or group of Centres. The chosen group will set a (broad, inclusive) theme for the Conference, choose a Lead Organiser and convene a conference organising committee to deliver the event. The Conference will run on 25th and 26th June – 25th June in the Leatherseller’s Hide, Learning Hub and the 26th will be online. There are funds available to support the organisation of this conference.
If you are interested in applying in your Faculty or Centre/Institutes (or group of Centres/Institutes) please read the document below where you will find guidance on how to apply.
Closing date for applications is 22nd January 2024. The chosen organising committee will be announced in late January.
Come to the UON Annual Research Conference!
You are invited to attend the University of Northampton Annual Research Conference that will run online on June 27 and in person on June 28 2023.
The conference is critical to UON’s research environment and gives all involved the chance to share, showcase and develop research, as well as hearing and learning from others. It also presents an ideal opportunity to network with other researchers and share research experiences.
Read the rest of this entryUON Annual Research Conference 2023 call for hosts and organisers
The University of Northampton’s Annual Research Conference is a 2-day conference run in June which gives UON researchers, from Postgraduate Researchers to Professors, an opportunity to present their research. Previous conferences have featured key notes, traditional paper presentations, posters, round table discussions and Pecha Kucha – 20 slides, each shown for 20 seconds. Last year, one of the two days was organised as an online event to give PGRs studying off-site an opportunity to present their research. This was well-received, so for 2023 we would like to continue this format.
Read the rest of this entryBlack in the Ivory Conference on Wed 19th + other remaining Black History Month events
In observation of Black History Month, there are still several events planned by the UON GEM network happening soon.
The Black in the Ivory Conference, which is a Colloquium of Women Professor of Colour will take place this Wednesday the 19th. It is a free, one-day colloquium featuring research paper presentations from women professors of colour leading race equality. The conference will be held in a hybrid format, so you can attend online, or in person at Waterside Campus. To book, please go to the Eventbrite page. The conference is free and public, so all are welcome to attend.
As well as the Black in the Ivory Conference, a number of other remaining events by the GEM network are taking place in the next two weeks. Please see the calendar above – everyone is welcome. For your free ticket scan the QR code below or contact Gemstaffnetwork@northampton.ac.uk.
Reviewing the UON Research Conference 2022
The annual UON Research conference was held on Tuesday 21st June online on Collaborate and on Wednesday 22nd June on campus in the Town Hall. The hybrid format allowed off-site students and those not able to come onto campus a platform to present and to attend, but still gave those people who wanted to come onto campus the opportunity for a traditional conference format, to meet and network. Over the two days we had 2 keynotes, a brand new (for us!) Pecha Kucha style of presentation, 38 oral presentations from both postgraduate researchers and staff and 4 ‘Roundtable’ sessions.
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Showcasing the very best research at UON’s 2022 Annual Research Conference
Tuesday 21st June (online) and Weds 22nd June (on campus)
Hosted by The Graduate School
The University of Northampton’s Annual Research Conference will be a hybrid in 2022 – Tuesday 21st June online and Wednesday 22nd June back on our beautiful campus for the first time since 2019.
The conference provides an ideal opportunity for all researchers – postgraduate researchers, early career researchers and experienced researchers – to present their research and to discuss and share good practice with others in a supportive environment. And we have a great opportunity for you to network and catch up with colleagues over lunch and breaks on our face to face day on Weds. Our Conference Twitter is #UoNResearchConf22 so do feel free to promote the event.
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UON Annual Research Conference 2022: Would you like to be a chair?
Tuesday 21st June (online) and Weds 22nd June (on campus)
Hosted by The Graduate School
The University of Northampton’s Annual Research Conference provides an ideal opportunity for all researchers to present their research and to discuss and share good practice with others in a supportive environment. And it also offers PGRs and ECRs (and other more experienced researchers) a chance to chair an oral presentation session.
You have until Thursday 9th June to let me know if you would like to be nominated as a Chair. It’s great for your CV and for building your experience as a researcher and we will offer some training and guidance to support you beforehand and on the day.
UON Annual Research Conference 2022: Call for submissions extended to Monday 23rd May
Tuesday 21st June (online) and Weds 22nd June (on campus)
Hosted by The Graduate School
The University of Northampton’s Annual Research Conference provides an ideal opportunity for all researchers to present their research and to discuss and share good practice with others in a supportive environment. We are offering researchers the opportunity to present online on Tuesday 21st June and on-campus (with synchronous live streaming) on Wednesday 22nd June.
If you do not wish to present but would like to help at the Conference, for example as a session Chair, then please also get in touch with Simone.
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Invitation to the UoN Research Conference: 20th and 21st June 2018
The Graduate School and the Faculties would like to invite you to the first jointly run UoN Research Conference, which will be held from 20th to 21st June 2018.
We have almost 50 oral presentations from postgraduate researchers and staff from across the University over the two days, displaying about 30 research posters and are also holding our second 3-Minute Thesis competition. The four faculties and The Graduate School have got together to plan this 2-day conference, which crosses faculties and disciplines. Please see the conference website for the schedule, and to register your place at the conference on your preferred day (or why not come to both!). The deadline for registration is Friday 15th June so that we can arrange catering. The conference will also be live streamed from here. Read the rest of this entry
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