Welcome to URCA Week: Celebrating Research, Creativity, and Communication

May 11th - 15th, 2026

Get ready to embark on an immersive journey into the world of exploration, innovation, and scholarly engagement as we proudly present URCA Week, a showcase for undergraduate research and creative activities at UCSB. During these events, students from all departments present their work through various formats including poster sessions, oral presentations, roundtables, demonstrations, and competitive lightning talks known as the Slam. The week provides students with a platform to share their academic and creative accomplishments with the campus community.

Students must apply by February 1, 2026. See event and application details below.