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Undergraduates, College and School Students
Attending the Minoritised Life Scientists Future Forum is an incredible opportunity to immerse yourself in the world of science and take your first steps into the wider academic and professional community. Whether it’s presenting your work, networking, or simply soaking up the experience, this event is designed to support and inspire scientists like you.
If you’ve never attended a conference before, don’t worry, this is the perfect environment to start.
You do not need to register first to submit an abstract or apply to be a mentee.
Why Should You Attend?
- Witness some of the most innovative research being conducted today and discover exciting developments in the life sciences. Learn what’s happening at the forefront of STEM and how it connects to your interests.
- Showcase your research, projects, or ideas through poster or flash talks. Even if this is your first presentation, this welcoming environment is the ideal place to learn and gain confidence, with feedback that’s always constructive.
- Meet mentors, peers, and professionals who can guide and inspire you. Start building your scientific network early, it’s one of the most valuable resources for your future career.
- Attend tailored workshops, covering topics like navigating university, planning a pathway to PhD study, and bridging skills gaps. These sessions are designed to help you develop the tools and mindset needed to succeed.
- Find out what life in academia, research, or industry really looks like by talking directly to professionals. Learn about the challenges, rewards, and many different paths you can take.
Undergraduate and College Students Participation
Although you can simply register and enjoy the full programme of events, we’re particularly eager to see poster presentations from undergraduates and college students. Don’t worry if you’re unsure whether your work is ready to share, this is the perfect environment for early-career students. Whether it’s a end-of-year project, a literature review, or preliminary results from your a summer research placement, the Future Forum offers a welcoming and supportive space for you to take the leap.
Submitting an abstract couldn’t be easier, you don’t even have to register first! Just summarise your research or project in a paragraph of up to 300 words. That’s all it takes to get started, so be sure to submit as early as possible to secure your place.
If you’re unsure about how to create a scientific poster, don’t worry, there are plenty of resources online to help you get started, and the Future Forum team will send out handy tips closer to the date to guide you through the process.
In addition to presenting, we’d love for undergraduates to take advantage of the Future Forum’s incredible mentoring programme by signing up as mentees. This is a rare chance to gain guidance, insights, and career advice from professionals in your field, and you can absolutely do both—present your work and learn from experienced mentors!
School and Teacher Registrations
Wellcome, the Medical Research Council, the Royal Society of Biology, and Applied Microbiology International have generously sponsored a number of places for school-aged student groups and their teachers to attend the Future Forum. These places are offered on a waiting-list basis. If you’re a school-aged student (16-18), or teacher that would like to bring a group of students and would like to register your interest, please complete the form below, and we’ll be in touch with further details.
Alternatively, school admistrators and teachers can purchase tickets directly be registering via this link.