Chemistry Undergraduate Summer Research Project

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In this six-week course you will work with University academics to complete an independent research project in Chemistry. Guided by your supervisor, you will be lab-based, carrying out experiments and conducting tests to support your research. You will learn new practical skills and techniques, and gain experience of analysing data. You will also attend weekly research seminars, developing your research skills and knowledge, and immersing yourself in the International Summer School research community

Your project will see you using the University’s outstanding research facilities, as well as working with our world-class academic staff. You will work closely with your supervisor to produce a scientific report and give an oral presentation of your work to your peers.

To begin with, you will prepare a summary of the known literature around your project in collaboration with your supervisor. You will get to know, analyse and evaluate the literature related to your project, and develop the skills required to carry out research in your specialist area.

Course aim

To provide an opportunity to undertake a research project and present the results both in the form of a research article and as an oral presentation.

By the end of this course you will be able to:

- Prepare a preliminary list of goals to be achieved during the project in collaboration with your project supervisor.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the literature related to the research project.
- Demonstrate research skills appropriate to the area of specialisation.
- Deliver a short talk, giving the background to the project and summarising its key outcomes.
- Write a cogent, clear and concise written report summarising their findings and/or the state of research in your chosen field

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