Call for Papers
To celebrate our biosphere, and in readiness for the 10-year Biosphere review, this year we're teaming up with Biosphere Isle of Man for our annual Research Festival.
Businesses, academics, students and researchers who have conducted who have conducted, or are currently conducting, research that can inform and illuminate the Islands ability to be a Biosphere Nation, and who would like to get involved in this year’s event, are being asked to register their interest by 30th June.
Biosphere encompasses a wide range of topics including:
- the Economy
- Heritage & Culture
- Community
- Health & Wellbeing
- the Environment
The aim of the event is to exchange knowledge and ideas, facilitate collaboration between researchers, on and off-Island, promote the reputation of Island-based research, and to educate.
Research can be showcased in either a presentation or poster format.
If you are interested in presenting – spoken or poster - at the 2025 Research Festival (taking place on Thursday 16th & Friday 17th October) please submit the following to researchvannin@ucm.ac.im by 30th June 2025.
Please include:
Name:
Organisation (if relevant):
Title/Topic:
Abstract:
Any specific requirements:
If you're happy for your presentation to be filmed for our marketing, advertising and promotion in the future.
*Please note participation is voluntary and no expenses will be paid by UCM’s Research Vannin.
Notification of Acceptance: 31st July 2025
Deadline for Final Presentation Submission: 16th Sept 2025