Posted on: February 12, 2026
The TRU Library is pleased to welcome the 2026 Undergraduate Research and Innovation Conference from April 7 to 10. Now in its 21st year, the conference invites students from all programs and at every stage of their undergraduate studies to share their work with the TRU and Kamloops community.
Poster sessions will take place in the Learning Commons on the first floor of the House of Learning, and lecture sessions will be held in OLARA. This annual event gives students an opportunity to celebrate their academic and creative work, gain presentation experience and connect with peers and faculty across disciplines.
Students who would like to present at the conference are asked to submit an application by noon on Monday, March 9. Accepted applicants will be notified on March 13.
Faculty are encouraged to share the following details with students who may be interested in participating.
Helpful information for presenters
Does it have to be a poster?
No. Posters are common, but students are welcome to submit creative writing, research papers, photography, visual projects or other formats. The organizing team can help determine the best way to share their work.
What size should a poster be?
Posters can be up to 36 by 48 inches in any orientation. Smaller posters are fine as long as they are readable from a short distance. Basic colour printing is recommended since laminated posters often create glare.
How do lecture sessions work?
Students may choose a 15‑minute talk instead of a poster. Talks are grouped into 90‑minute moderated sessions with four to five presenters, followed by a shared question period. Topics are mixed across disciplines.
What does a moderator do?
Moderators introduce presenters, guide the question period and help ensure a supportive and balanced discussion.
For more information, please share the Undergraduate Research and Innovation Conference guide with your students. We encourage faculty to share this opportunity widely with students who are ready to showcase their work. The conference is a supportive entry point into scholarly communication and a meaningful way for students to build confidence and community. Your encouragement often makes the difference in whether a student decides to take part. For more information or questions, please reach out to Elizabeth Rennie at erennie@tru.ca.
Feature image: Coyote on roof of Brown Family House of Learning, 2021. Reused under CC BY-NC-SA 2.0 license.
