University Research Week at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Mark your calendars! University Research Week returns Oct 21-25, 2024, with the theme “Back to Basics.” This year, we celebrate the power of foundational research and its real-world impact across many disciplines.
Join us as we highlight the importance of fundamental research as the bedrock of innovation, showcase how groundbreaking discoveries translate to real-world solutions, and offer workshops to equip students and researchers with best practices for diving into and excelling in research.
Stay tuned for a week packed with inspiring talks, interactive events, and opportunities to engage with Carolina’s thriving research community!
University Research Week is an annual, campus-wide event sponsored by the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research and the Office of Undergraduate Research.
Featured Events:
Lunch & Learn: Back to Basics
Presented by the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research, the Lunch & Learn series offers a platform for Carolina researchers and research staff to [...]
UNC Research & Discovery Fair
Hey undergrads, stop by the student union to get involved in Carolina’s research community! The fair will feature over 25 UNC research labs and projects [...]
Pariser Global Lecture for Innovation in Physical Sciences
Presented by the UNC Chapter of Sigma Xi in collaboration with the UNC Office of the Vice Chancellor of Research, and honoring the legacy of [...]
Postdoctoral Awards for Research Excellence Talks
Each year, the Postdoctoral Awards for Research Excellence (PARE) are given in recognition of the research promise demonstrated by individual postdoctoral scholars from across campus. [...]
2024 University Research Week Events
CMAS Conference
The Community Modeling and Analysis System (CMAS) Center has served the air quality modeling and analysis community for more than two decades by providing access [...]
Art in Science Competition Winner Display
In celebration of 2024 University Research Week (October 21-25), the School of Medicine solicited nominations for innovative scientific images that showcase the outstanding biomedical research [...]
Jefferson-Pilot Fellowships in Academic Medicine and James Woods Junior Faculty Award Seminar
Join us in a seminar provided by the recipients of the 2024-2025 Jefferson-Pilot Fellowships in Academic Medicine and James Woods Junior Faculty Award! Each awardee [...]
Lunch & Learn: Back to Basics
Presented by the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research, the Lunch & Learn series offers a platform for Carolina researchers and research staff to [...]
Lunch & Learn: Core Facilities
Presented by the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research, the Lunch & Learn series offers a platform for Carolina researchers and research staff to [...]
UNC CHER Spark Series
The UNC Center for Health Equity Research (CHER) announces the new “Spark Series” to ignite new ideas and connections for faculty health researchers. Sessions will [...]
Housing, Wealth, and Race: Intersections of Inequality in Modern America
Join the newest faculty members of the Carolina Sociology Department as they share their ongoing research. This undergraduate-focused research panel examines the complex interplay between [...]
Literature Reviews with an AI-ssist: A Hands-on GenAI Workshop
New to lit reviews, GenAI, or both? This session will explore generative AI tools that can (reliably!) be used for literature reviews, especially for health [...]
Research Educational Entertainment Lab (R.E.E.L.)
Join the School of Data Science and Society, along with Josh Starmer from StatQuest, for the Research Educational Entertainment Lab (R.E.E.L.) video contest showcase. In [...]
Undergraduate Research 101: How to Get Started
Learn how to enter the research community at UNC. Discover research opportunity resources, learn how to identify faculty mentors to work with, and see how [...]
Core Facility Showcase Event
Come talk to our core directors about your research. Core directors will be present with posters and other information about their services and will highlight [...]
Introduction to Covidence
This class will cover the basic features of Covidence. We will focus on creating reviews, importing libraries from citation managers, the screening process, and support [...]
Pop Up Office Hours and Meet and Greet with the Office of Human Research Ethics
Stop by Administrative Office Building for pop up office hours with the Office of Human Research Ethics/Institutional Review Board (IRB) staff. Please feel free to [...]
Lunch & Learn: Career-Building @ Carolina
Presented by the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research, the Lunch & Learn series offers a platform for Carolina researchers and research staff to [...]
Python Crash Courses: Intro to Data
This workshop builds on the "Python Crash Course: Intro to Python" foundation to introduce fundamental tools for working with tabular data in Python. We'll cover [...]
Exploring Collaborative Environmental Research for Increased Impact
Please join leadership and faculty from UNC Center for Galapagos studies, Institute for the Environment, and Carolina Population Center for office hours (with cookies!) on [...]
Getting started with Exercise and Sport Science research
Exercise and Sport Science Department Mission: To discover, create and promote knowledge of human movement to improve the quality of life of individuals and society [...]
Three Minute Thesis
The Three Minute Thesis (3MT) is an academic competition in which participants have just three minutes to explain the breadth and significance of their research project to [...]
Navigating the News: Spotting Fakes and Facts in an Election Year
There's a lot of information floating around the internet and social media, but how do you know what you can trust and what needs a [...]
Kickstart Your REDCap Journey: Building Effective Surveys for Research
Research week session for tips to setting up REDCap surveys for research data collection. REDCap is a secure web application for building and managing online [...]
Department of Defense Research Roundtable: Exploring New Sources of Extramural Funding
Please join the Office of Research Development and the Office of Research for a moderated panel discussion showcasing fellow faculty funded through various defense-related research [...]
Introduction to PubMed
This class will cover the basics of literature searching utilizing the new PubMed interface. This class is intended for students, faculty, or staff unfamiliar with [...]
Relationship-Driven Rural Research
Presented by UNC Rural, the Relationship-Driven Rural Research session invites the campus community to a panel and Q&A on the importance of relationships in research, [...]
Celebrating 20 Years of Innovation at RENCI
Join us for a special roundtable discussion in honor of RENCI's 20th Anniversary. This milestone event will highlight the organization’s growth and the ways that [...]
UNC Research & Discovery Fair
Hey undergrads, stop by the student union to get involved in Carolina’s research community! The fair will feature over 25 UNC research labs and projects [...]
Appetite for Life: Exploring New Targets in Triple-Negative Breast Cancer
Maintaining a healthy lifestyle can be a key factor in reducing your risk for many cancers—even breast cancer. In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, [...]
Assessment and Consequences of Pediatric Vestibular Dysfunction
‘Assessment and Consequences of Pediatric Vestibular Dysfunction’ Dr. Kristen Janky, AuD, PhD, CCC-A Boys Town National Research Hospital This presentation is part of the Department [...]
Innovate nurse-led interventions: Improving outcomes for older adults and their care partners
Join the UNC School of Nursing for a virtual seminar featuring faculty members Ashley Leak Bryant and Mark Toles as they share their expertise in [...]
A Case for Climate Optimism with Zealan Hoover ’13 U.S. EPA Senior Advisor to the Administrator and Director of Implementation
Join the UNC Institute for the Environment at UNC Research Week for a keynote address by Zealan Hoover ’13, senior advisor to U.S. Environmental Protection [...]
Introduction to WordPress
WordPress makes building websites a breeze. We’ll cover the basics of using WordPress on Tarheels.live as well as offer advice on how to add and [...]
Introduction to Systematic Review Methods
This class will be an introduction to Systematic Review Methods. A systematic review is a scholarly synthesis of the evidence on a clearly presented topic [...]
Getting Started in Undergraduate Research in Biology
Dr. Gidi Shemer, the Director of Undergraduate Research in Biology, will share information and tips getting started in undergraduate research in Biology. He’ll talk about [...]
McNair Scholars Program Information Session
The Ronald E. McNair Scholars Program is designed to prepare undergraduate students for doctoral studies through involvement in research and other scholarly activities. McNair Scholars [...]
Pariser Global Lecture for Innovation in Physical Sciences
Presented by the UNC Chapter of Sigma Xi in collaboration with the UNC Office of the Vice Chancellor of Research, and honoring the legacy of [...]
Research for Credit
This seminar will provide an overview of research-for-credit courses at UNC Chapel Hill, including independent study options. These courses allow students to engage in academic [...]
Office Hours with the Office of Animal Care and Use
Office of Animal Care and Use staff will be available to answer your questions about IACUC-related matters. Please drop by to discuss protocol and amendment [...]
Research Insights from the UNC School of Ed’s undergrad scholars & mentors
This event will feature a panel of recent UNC School of Education undergraduates — from the Human and Organizational Leadership Development (HOLD) and Human Development [...]
How to Keep Your Participants Engaged: Participant Retention Strategies for Longitudinal Research Projects
Does your research team struggle to ensure that participants attend every session of your intervention? Does low participant retention impact your ability to collect follow [...]
Lunch & Learn: Research Communications
Presented by the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research, the Lunch & Learn series offers a platform for Carolina researchers and research staff to [...]
UNC Dimensions Analytics Training
Dimensions is a linked research knowledge system that brings together grants, publications, citations, alternative metrics, clinical trials, patents and policy documents into a single searchable [...]
Getting started with Zotero
Zotero is a free, easy-to-use tool to help you collect, organize, cite, and share research. Attend this session to learn how to manage your citations [...]
Successful Collaborative Writing in Science
This workshop introduces the art of successful collaborative writing within team science-based research collaborations, providing essential skills to participants. The workshop will overview all stages [...]
Postdoctoral Awards for Research Excellence Talks
Each year, the Postdoctoral Awards for Research Excellence (PARE) are given in recognition of the research promise demonstrated by individual postdoctoral scholars from across campus. [...]
Undergraduate Research and Study Abroad
"More undergraduates are finding creative ways to combine studying abroad and research. Join us to learn more about study abroad programs that include credit-bearing research [...]
From Student to Scientist: How to Succeed in the Leap from College
Join us for an inspiring panel of women in STEM as they share their personal journeys transitioning from college to the workforce. Hear firsthand about [...]
Supporting North Carolina’s Caregivers: Insights, Initiatives, and Future Directions
Caregiving is a critical public health issue affecting millions across North Carolina and beyond. Join us on October 24 for an engaging and informative session [...]
Maximizing Your Research Impact
During this workshop, participants will be provided useful tips and tools for optimizing the reach of their work. Attendees will gain a series of strategic [...]
Department of Germanic and Slavic Languages and Literatures Undergraduate Research Event
The Department of Germanic and Slavic Languages and Literatures is excited to hold its annual celebration of undergraduate research on Friday, October 25, in 314 [...]
Lunch & Learn: Data Management
Presented by the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research, the Lunch & Learn series offers a platform for Carolina researchers and research staff to [...]
UNC Altmetric Training
Altmetric can be used to track mentions of research across various platforms, including news reports, social media discussions, references in policy, saves in reference managers, [...]
Introduction to Sciwheel
This class will cover the basic features of Sciwheel. We will focus on creating projects, importing citations from bibliographic databases, full text retrieval, and organizational [...]
UNC School of Nursing Groundbreaking Ceremony & School-wide Expo
We invite you to join us on Friday, October 25, 2024 at the Blue Zone at Kenan Stadium to celebrate the groundbreaking of our new [...]