Join us for the fourth annual Interdisciplinary Research Themes (IDRT) Showcase, a celebration of collaborative research at Northumbria University. Discover how IDRTs bring together diverse expertise to tackle real-world challenges and drive meaningful impact.

This year's showcase will feature six dynamic IDRTs, including two exciting new additions: Responsible AI and North East Race, Migration & Hopeful Futures. The full list includes:

• Space
• Gendered Violence & Abuse
• Women's Sport & Wellbeing
• Urban Futures
• Responsible AI (new)
• Race and Migration (new)

Each IDRT will host interactive sessions, share current projects, and explore opportunities for collaboration.

Who should come?

Whether you're already involved in an IDRT or just curious, this event is for:

• Academic staff
• Professional services
• Technical teams
• Postgraduate researchers
• External guests (by invitation from IDRT leads)

Why attend?

• Explore the latest IDRT projects and opportunities
• Connect with potential collaborators and support teams
• Shape the future of IDRTs with your feedback
• Discover how interdisciplinary work boosts funding success
• Learn how IDRTs drive industry partnerships and impact

Event schedule (Times Subject to Change)

09:00 - 09:30: Registration and Coffee, Posters and Networking

09:30 - 10:15: Opening Plenary

10:15 - 10:30: Break, Posters and Networking

10:30 - 12:00: Parallel Sessions One - 

• Urban Futures/Responsible AI (New)/Women's Sport and Wellbeing 

12:00 - 12:45: Lunch, Posters and Networking

12:45 - 14:15: Parallel Sessions Two - 

• Gendered Violence and Abuse/Space/Race and Migration (New)

14:20 - 15:00: Close and networking time 

Interested in joining an Interdisciplinary Research Theme (IDRT)?

Head to the IDRT landing page, explore the themes, and sign up to the mailing list for updates, events, and opportunities to get involved.

Ready to join us?

Register now and be part of Northumbria’s vibrant interdisciplinary research community.

Event Location

CCE1 (Business and Law Building), City Campus - building 5 on the City Campus Map.

Queries

Please contact researchsupport@northumbria.ac.uk with any queries regarding this event.