Research Seminars @ Illinois
Tailored for undergraduate researchers, this calendar is a curated list of research seminars at the University of Illinois. Explore the diverse world of research and expand your knowledge through engaging sessions designed to inspire and enlighten.
To have your events added or removed from this calendar, please contact OUR at ugresearch@illinois.edu
Wednesday, July 22, 2026
Thursday, July 23, 2026
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Join INHS Medical Entomology Laboratory scientist Kylee Noel to explore mosquito ecology, backyard management, and bite prevention.

Friday, July 24, 2026
Tuesday, July 28, 2026
Tuesday, July 28, 2026
Tuesday, August 4, 2026
Thursday, August 6, 2026
Monday, August 10, 2026
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Tuesday, August 25, 2026
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Lectures and discussions on current work in research and development in nuclear engineering and related fields by staff, advanced students, and visiting speakers.

Wednesday, August 26, 2026
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Join Field Museum researchers Bruno de Medeiros, assistant curator of insects, and Elizabeth Postema, postdoctoral research scientist, for a free, hands-on workshop.

Thursday, August 27, 2026
Friday, August 28, 2026
Monday, August 31, 2026
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This two-day symposium brings together researchers, industry leaders, project developers, and policymakers to discuss energy systems, carbon capture and utilization, AI-driven energy demand, carbon markets, and financing pathways for energy-carbon projects. Interested participants may request an invitation on the event page.

Tuesday, September 1, 2026
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Speaker: Brad Christensen

Wednesday, September 2, 2026
Thursday, September 3, 2026
Friday, September 4, 2026
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The Psychology Department is excited to continue the First Friday Psychology-Beckman Colloquium Series for the 2026-2027 academic year, a monthly event designed to bring together members of the Department of Psychology, Beckman Institute, and beyond for engaging, cross-area conversations.

Monday, August 31, 2026
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This two-day symposium brings together researchers, industry leaders, project developers, and policymakers to discuss energy systems, carbon capture and utilization, AI-driven energy demand, carbon markets, and financing pathways for energy-carbon projects. Interested participants may request an invitation on the event page.

Tuesday, September 1, 2026
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Speaker: Brad Christensen

Wednesday, September 2, 2026
Thursday, September 3, 2026
Friday, September 4, 2026
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The Psychology Department is excited to continue the First Friday Psychology-Beckman Colloquium Series for the 2026-2027 academic year, a monthly event designed to bring together members of the Department of Psychology, Beckman Institute, and beyond for engaging, cross-area conversations.

Tuesday, September 8, 2026
Wednesday, September 9, 2026
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Join us on the back patio to gather with the humanities community at Illinois.

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Join us on the back patio to gather with the humanities community at Illinois.

Thursday, September 10, 2026
Friday, September 11, 2026
Monday, September 14, 2026
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Our Mr. Matsura, a feature documentary film, is the story of photographer Frank Matsura who journeyed from his native Japan to live in rural Washington State in the early 1900s. The film presents a picture of the “frontier” that departs from the existing popular culture narrative and celebrates the singular contribution of a community-building immigrant artist in America.













