Want a 'practice run' before Research and Scholarship Days?

Pathways to Research and Scholarship Days, presented by our Undergraduate Research Leaders, offers workshops, lightning talks, and e-posters to help first and second-year students build confidence as they prepare to present at the upcoming Mount Royal University’s Research and Scholarship Days and/or other conferences in the future.

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This event is an opportunity to showcase your work and connect with your peers! Group presentations are welcome. Reserve your spot today and receive priority access to the workshops leading up to the event! Date: March 25, 2026 Time: 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.  Location: MRU Library Call for Presentations

Student Research and Art Colloquium

Join us for the 3rd Annual Get QriTical! Student Research and Art Colloquium. This event features the research and art of 2SLGBTQI+ students at MRU.

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Use this link to submit a proposal to participate in this event.  Contact: Lisa Gasson-Gardner at lgassongardner@mtroyal.ca

Manifesting Our Research in Photoscape

What does research 'look' like? Does it have a mood or an atmosphere? Can research wins and struggles be captured in a single moment, frozen by the camera? What about the more everyday routines of research, that may seem mundane to you but are alien to those outside your discipline? The Camera Obscura Contest event asks students & faculty to grab their smartphones, cameras, or other devices to attempt to 'show' their research to a diverse audience. The challenge: capture what you do, where you do it, and why it matters.

Thoughtful composition and lighting are encouraged, but we’re especially looking for original images that tell a compelling research story. If you could convey what you do in a single image, what would that image look like?

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All photos must be submitted by March 27, 2026. Voting for the top photo will open on March 31, 2026, with the winner announced during Research & Scholarship Days 2026. A prize will be awarded to the winning submission.

Celebrate research and scholarship at Mount Royal University by joining us for the Recognition Lunch to kick off Research and Scholarship Days.

Enjoy a full-service meal while MRU faculty present their research. The theme for this year’s lunch is faculty-student research collaborations, with students joining faculty on stage for the presentations.

Seats are limited, so please RSVP. If you are unable to attend, please email Scott Corner at scorner@mtroyal.ca to help ensure no food is wasted.

Date: March 30, 2026
Time: 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. 
Location: EC1040, Ross Glen Hall

Roman Bioarcheology Laboratory Showcase

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This Roman Bioarchaeology Laboratory showcase highlights student research from ANTH 4671 (Experiential Bioarchaeology), featuring the analysis of Roman-period skeletal remains. The students will host drop-in visitors to share information about bioarchaeology and the individuals they studied. Date: March 30, 2026 Time: 2:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.  Location: B280

Biology Capstone Poster Presentation

Visit the biology capstone posters to learn about emerging research on topics in biology.

Date: April 2, 2026
Time: 2:30 p.m. to 5:20 p.m.
Location: Second floor, Main Street, outside entrance of B-wing (by the dinosaurs)

Explore our University-Wide Student Research Poster Presentations! Students can find more information about the poster submission guidelines and other details on the student info page. Participants may also choose to have their posters adjudicated.

Top posters from each faculty will receive certificates in recognition of their achievement and will be featured in a research profile. Past research award winners and their work can be viewed here. 

Date: March 31 and April 1, 2026
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Location: Wright/Leacock Lobby Space
Submission Forms: Abstract (deadline March 5), Poster (deadline March 17)

Rotating TED-Style Talks Across Programs

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As part of Research & Scholarship Days, we invite undergraduate students across all programs to take the stage for an evening of short 5-minute TED-style research talks. Featuring an exciting rotating lineup of digestible topics that range from arts to sciences to humanities to business, students who participate (or spectate) in the Merry-Go-Round will be exposed to a wide range of new and diverse ideas. This drop-in event celebrates curiosity, creativity, and the power of sharing ideas across disciplines in ways that are accessible, inspiring, and community-building! Read more. Date: April 1, 2026 Time: 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Location: West Gate Social Submission Forms: Abstract (deadline March 17), TED Style Slide Submission (deadline March 26)