2026 Graduate Student Research Conference
Since 2012, Athabasca University in partnership with Athabasca University Graduate Student Association (AUGSA) has been delivering a Graduate Student Research Conference (GSRC)—like no other.
To celebrate the 15th anniversary of the conference on Oct. 23-25, the 2026 GSRC will bring both students and faculty together virtually and in our home community of Athabasca to present, collaborate, and grow their research knowledge for future years to come.
On Friday, Oct. 23, an evening mixer will kick off the conference, and provide a rich networking opportunity for attendees to connect with 糖心原创faculty and staff who attended the Faculty Research Forum, taking place Oct. 22-23, 2026.
Complimentary transportation to Athabasca will be provided on Friday afternoon from Edmonton and will bring attendees back to Edmonton in the afternoon on Oct. 25, 2026.
and the are now open—with early bird conference pricing available until July 20, 2026. Interested presenters are invited to submit their proposals by Sept. 1, 2026!
The theme of this years conference is, Together in research: Reflecting on 15 years of community, growth, and research excellence. This theme celebrates how far we've come, and looks toward where we're going as one research community.
About the conference
The GSRC is a multi-disciplinary academic research conference that brings together graduate students and alumni, staff, and faculty from all disciplines at AU. In addition to facilitating research links between graduate students and alumni, the GSRC offers the opportunity to showcase student research, and to develop and gain research presentation experience in a supportive peer environment. It is the ideal setting for thesis students to test themselves and prepare for their public thesis defense and high-profile national and international research conferences.