Symposium
Symposium
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Our first undergraduate symposium will take place on April 17, 2026. The deadline for symposium submissions is April 7th, 2026.
Our first undergraduate symposium will take place on April 17, 2026. The deadline for symposium submissions is April 7th, 2026.
Our first undergraduate symposium will take place on April 17, 2026. The deadline for symposium submissions is April 7th, 2026.
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Background
Background
FLARE is an undergraduate, student-led organization, that celebrates undergraduate works, both within and outside academics. FLARE hosts an annual journal and symposium to celebrate these works, providing a platform for undergraduate students to collaborate in presenting, communicating, and publishing their projects. FLARE was built because undergraduates often do meaningful work while attending university, and frequently do not have clear, and supportive, pathways to share it. This symposium provides that pathway, and celebrates all the hard work, with an awards reception following the symposium in the ULSU ballrooms.
As an undergraduate student-led organization, FLARE celebrates undergraduate work, both within and beyond academics. We host an annual journal and symposium to showcase these projects, providing a platform for students to collaborate, present, communicate, and publish their research. FLARE was created because many undergraduates do meaningful work during their university years, but often lack clear and supportive pathways to share it. This symposium offers that pathway, celebrating their hard work with an awards reception in the ULSU ballrooms.
The Event
The Event
FLARE, in collaboration, with the University of Lethbridge Students’ Union (ULSU) Vice President Academic, will host a 1-day conference on April 17th, 2026, at the University of Lethbridge. The symposium will be a campus-wide space for undergraduate students to present diverse projects and research, practice project-based communication, and connect across a multitude of disciplines. All accepted submissions will be held April 17th between 8:30am-5pm followed by an awards "social" that is open to all symposium attendees. While you may only be presenting at a specific time frame, we highly encourage you to set time aside to participate, and engage, with your peers’ presentations and network during the awards reception. Free lunch provided during the day and visitors are welcome. Our post-conference award ceremony will follow after the closing keynote speaker in the ULSU Ballrooms with refreshments, competition awards, and more networking opportunities.
FLARE, in collaboration, with the University of Lethbridge Students’ Union (ULSU) Vice President Academic, will host a 1-day conference on April 17th, 2026, at the University of Lethbridge. The symposium will be a campus-wide space for undergraduate students to present diverse projects and research, practice project-based communication, and connect across a multitude of disciplines. All accepted submissions will be held April 17th between 8:30am-5pm followed by an awards "social" that is open to all symposium attendees. While you may only be presenting at a specific time frame, we highly encourage you to set time aside to participate, and engage, with your peers’ presentations and network during the awards reception. Free lunch provided during the day and visitors are welcome. Our post-conference award ceremony will follow after the closing keynote speaker in the ULSU Ballrooms with refreshments, competition awards, and more networking opportunities.
Schedule
Schedule
FLARE Multidisciplinary Symposium 2026
Date: April 17th, 2026
Location: Main Atrium, Science Commons Building
FLARE Multidisciplinary Symposium 2026
Date: April 17th, 2026
Location: Main Atrium, Science Commons Building
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
9:00 AM - 9:15 AM
9:00 AM - 9:15 AM
9:20 AM - 10:00 AM
9:20 AM - 10:00 AM
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
10:45 AM - 11:00 AM
10:45 AM - 11:00 AM
11: 00 AM - 12:00 PM
11: 00 AM - 12:00 PM
12:00 PM - 12:45 PM
12:00 PM - 12:45 PM
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
2:00 PM - 2:45 PM
2:00 PM - 2:45 PM
2:45 PM - 3:00 PM
2:45 PM - 3:00 PM
3:00 PM - 3:50 PM
3:00 PM - 3:50 PM
4:00 PM - 4:45 PM
4:00 PM - 4:45 PM
4:45 PM - 5:00 PM
4:45 PM - 5:00 PM
Registration
Registration
Welcome Address
Welcome Address
Keynote Speaker
Keynote Speaker
Stage Presentations (x3)
Stage Presentations (x3)
Networking Break
Networking Break
Graphic Presentations
Graphic Presentations
Lunch
Lunch
Keynote Speaker
Keynote Speaker
Stage Presentations (x3)
Stage Presentations (x3)
Networking Break
Networking Break
Multimedia Presentations
Multimedia Presentations
Stage Presentations (x3)
Stage Presentations (x3)
Closing Remarks
Closing Remarks
Location: Zoo Ballrooms, Students' Union Building
Location: Zoo Ballrooms, Students' Union Building
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Celebration Reception
Celebration Reception
Competition
Competition
All students who present during the symposium are eligible to participate in the conference competition. Cash awards will be given for the best poster, oral and multimedia presentations conducted at undergraduate level, from a wide range of student works. You must indicate below if you wish your presentation to be included in the competition. Judges will be recruited from within the university (faculty, senators, community supporters etc.), who will be assigned to review numerous presentations.
All students who present during the symposium are eligible to participate in the conference competition. Cash awards will be given for the best poster, oral and multimedia presentations conducted at undergraduate level, from a wide range of student works. You must indicate below if you wish your presentation to be included in the competition. Judges will be recruited from within the university (faculty, senators, community supporters etc.), who will be assigned to review numerous presentations.
2026 Symposium Booklet