The Multidisciplinary Undergraduate Research Conference (MURC) is a conference for UBC undergraduate students to showcase their research in front of their fellow UBC students, family, and friends. Researchers may choose one of two formats to showcase their research: presentation or poster.
MURC 2022 took place successfully on Sat, Mar 19 to Sun, Mar 20, 2022! Thank you to everybody involved for your participation and continued support in making MURC 2022 possible. If you are interested to be part of the Planning Committee for MURC 2023, please check back in August 2022 for updates.
In-person requirements
In compliance with the Public Health Orders, if you are attending in person, you'll be asked to show your UBCcard for admission. If you do not have one, you'll be asked to provide proof of vaccination. Masks must be worn at all times.
Who presents at MURC?
Any UBC undergraduate student who is participating in, or has completed, their own UBC Faculty-supervised research project can apply to present at Multidisciplinary Undergraduate Research Conference (MURC). All Faculties and Schools are welcome. Find more details on presenting at MURC.
Application to present at MURC 2022 is now closed.
MURC 2022 publication
In 2022, MURC conference abstracts were published in the Undergraduate Research in Natural and Clinical Science and Technology Journal (URNCST). URNCST is a leading open access, indexed, and international peer-reviewed publication for undergraduate research. The journal publishes abstracts for undergraduate conferences and case competitions and promotes innovative undergraduate research education initiatives. You can view the MURC 2022 publication.