Join us in Tokyo
Overview
The IAFOR Undergraduate Research Symposium (IURS), previously the Asian Undergraduate Research Symposium (AURS), provides students with a motivating and thought-provoking opportunity to present their research. IURS takes place in a supportive and collegial environment at one of IAFOR’s renowned international conferences where students can network with other undergraduates and academics from around the world. Find out how your participation in the symposium can aid you in your career.
The two-day symposium allows participants to join other engaged undergraduate students from across the globe. This international and interdisciplinary course aims to enhance their oral communication skills through a series of challenging and exciting seminars and activities. All fields of study are welcome.
- Present their research project to like-minded peers, academics, and professionals
- Learn from feedback and advice
- Develop their presentation skills
- Broaden their professional network and forge new friendships
2025 Schedule
The 2025 Symposium will be held in conjunction with IAFOR’s The 17th Asian conference on Education (ACE2025)
Symposium Name | IURS in Tokyo 2025 |
Host Conference | The 17th Asian Conference on Education (ACE2025) |
Submission Deadline | Friday, August 22, 2025 |
Review Results | Monday, September 15, 2025 |
Registration Deadline | Friday, October 3, 2025 |
Online Day | Saturday, November 1, 2025 |
Onsite Day | Tuesday, November 25, 2025 |
Capacity | Maximum 150 Places |
Registration Fee | 5,000 JPY |
Day 1: is held online and focuses on shaping and presenting ideas – how to formulate thoughts, structure presentations in ways that are engaging and easy to understand, and communicate intentions with maximum clarity and impact.
Day 2 is held during an IAFOR conference and focuses on the hard skills that allow students to operate as an effective communicator during presentations. These techniques are invaluable in academic, business and everyday contexts, and will allow students to convey their ideas in ways that will leave strong impressions on their audience.
Participants will receive a Certificate of Presentation after the Symposium.
Facilitators: Professor Grant Black, Dr Joseph Haldane, Dr Melina Neophytou, Mr Apipol Sae-Tung
Language Requirement: The symposium will be conducted in English.
Participants should have an Intermediate to Advanced EFL/ESL proficiency level.
Requirements:
- Participants must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate programme (student ID is required)
- Participants must have an accepted submission to the symposium
- Participants must pay the registration fee
- Participants are required to join both days of the symposium
- Participants are expected to participate and present in English. Participants should have an intermediate to advanced EFL/ESL proficiency level.