Submission Info
Submission and Presentation Formats
BCUR 2027 invites submissions across a wide range of formats to accommodate the diversity of undergraduate research and creative practice.
All students intending to present their research at the conference must submit an abstract before the submission deadline. In order to submit an abstract, students must sign up for a Microsoft CMT account.
Students must also include a content warning if their research contains discussion of sensitive topics.
When submitting, applicants should indicate their preferred presentation format from the following options:
Conventional Formats
- Poster Presentation: A visual display of research findings, offering an opportunity for in-depth discussion with attendees during dedicated poster sessions. Posters should be no larger than A1 in size (594 x 841mm) and have a portrait orientation. The resolution should be around 300 DPI and printed on 170-200gsm matte paper.
- Oral Presentation: A 10-minute talk presenting original research, followed by a 5-minute question and answer session. Any PowerPoints or other visuals that accompany the presentation must be brought on an otherwise empty USB stick.
Creative Formats
- Performance: A showcase of creative and expressive work through spoken word, poetry, creative writing, theatre, music, and other forms of performance. The performance can be no longer than 10 minutes , and will be followed by a 5-minute question and answer session
- Exhibition: A session to present physical and visual work, including prototypes, videos, photography, interactive displays, and other creative research projects. The exhibition can be no longer 10 minutes , and will be followed by a 5-minute question and answer session
- Installation: A static physical representation that showcases outputs of creative research practice in an interactive format.
Once accepted, presenters of creative formats will be contacted individually to discuss dedicated sessions or spaces that would allow them to showcase their work in its most authentic form.
Key dates
Abstract submissions

- Abstract submissions opening date: Late October 2026
- Abstract submissions deadline: Monday, 4th January 2027
Abstract Writing Guidance Workshop
We will be hosting an Microsoft Teams workshop that will help you understand how to make an efective abstract submission for BCUR.
Date: 29 October, 2026
Time: 14:00 - 15:00 (GMT)
Register for the workshop here.
Review Process
Submitted abstracts will be subject to peer review, and applicants will be provided with feedback for revision. Following resubmission, abstracts will be re‑evaluated, and successful applicants will be formally notified of final acceptance, which confirms their role as conference presenters.
All submissions, whether conventional or creative, will be assessed using the same academic criteria, with an emphasis on clarity, originality, and the ability to communicate research effectively.
Please note:
- Early submissions from international students requiring a visa are strongly encouraged. We aim to complete the review of these submissions by the end of December to allow sufficient time for visa applications and travel arrangements.
- All other abstracts will be reviewed on a rolling basis, with final acceptance decisions communicated to applicants by mid-February at the latest.
Please find the guidance for submitting your abstract on Microsoft CMT below:
Microsoft CMT Instructions for Authors.pdf [PDF 100KB]