2026 events and recordings

Past 2026 featured events

 

 

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Additional Research Weeks 2026 events

A talk about the implications of generative AI
March 3, 12 – 1 p.m.
A practice-based exploration of artistic work with artificial intelligence
VCUarts

Dean's Research Seminar
March 6, 12 – 1 p.m.
Research-focused talks highlighting excellence and transdisciplinary work.
School of Business

Dean's Research Seminar
March 16, 12 – 1 p.m.
Research-focused talks highlighting excellence and transdisciplinary work.
School of Business

Dean's Research Seminar
March 20, 12 – 1 p.m.
Research-focused talks highlighting excellence and transdisciplinary work.
School of Business

School of Engineering Graduate Student Showcase
March 25, 1 – 2:30 p.m.
A showcase of graduate student research posters.
School of Engineering

Dean's Research Seminar
March 27, 12 - 1 p.m.
Research-focused talks highlighting excellence and transdisciplinary work.
School of Business

School of Dentistry Student Research Day
April 2
Annual showcase of research by dental students and residents.
School of Dentistry

Dean's Research Seminar
April 3, 12 – 1 p.m.
Research-focused talks highlighting excellence and transdisciplinary work.
School of Business

AFAM Mellon Research Summit
April 3, 2 – 3:45 p.m.
A research summit hosted by the College of Humanities and Sciences.
College of Humanities and Sciences

VCUarts Interdisciplinary Arts Research Exhibition
April 7, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
A showcase where art, science, humanities and technology converge.
VCUarts

Wright Center Visiting Scholar Mini-Symposium
April 7, 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Mini presentations by K12 scholars from the Wright Center.
Wright Center

VCUarts Lecture Series: Jeannine Diego
April 7, 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.
VCUarts lecture talk event featuring Fashion Design + Merchandising faculty member, Jeannine Diego. 
VCUarts

Virginia McNair Scholars Research Symposium
April 8
A statewide symposium for McNair undergraduate research scholars.
TRiO SSS

"From Baker County Dirt to Public Health Fame" by Karl E. Peace, Ph.D.
April 8, 12 – 1 p.m.
A talk by a distinguished VCU alumnus on his public health career.
School of Public Health

VCU’s Annual State of the Research fireside chat
April 8, 1 – 3 p.m.
A reflection on VCU’s research enterprise and future direction.
SOTR

Gordon Ginder Innovations in Cancer Symposium
April 9
An in-person symposium featuring leaders in cancer epigenetics.
Research Weeks

The Blake Lecture
April 9, 5 – 6:15 p.m.
A lecture on early Christian literature and its historical impact.
College of Humanities and Sciences

Dean's Research Seminar
April 10, 12 – 1 p.m.
A seminar highlighting research excellence and faculty scholarship.
School of Business

School of Medicine “Ruff on Lyme”
April 13
An awareness event highlighting disease prevention and VCU research.
School of Medicine

Centering Community Voices in the Path Toward Social Equity
April 13, 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
A community-engaged research event focused on equity and lived experiences.
School of Government and Public Affairs

You First Research Symposium
April 13, 1 – 3 p.m.
Students shared progress on grant-funded projects in a fast-paced format.
You First at VCU

Focused Inquiry Expo
April 13, 2 – 4 p.m.
A showcase of student creativity and research in UNIV courses.
College of Humanities and Sciences

Dean's Research Seminar
April 13, 3 – 4 p.m.
A seminar celebrating faculty scholarship and research.
College of Humanities and Sciences

National Conference on Undergraduate Research
April 13–15
A cross-disciplinary celebration of undergraduate research.
NCUR

Undergraduate Research Pecha Kucha
April 15, 2 – 3 p.m.
Fast-paced presentations of student research and projects.
College of Humanities and Sciences

Steve Wilson Residency Concert
April 15, 7 – 9 p.m.
A performance featuring guest artist Steve Wilson and VCU ensembles.
VCUarts

Kinesiology and Health Sciences Research Day
April 16, 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
A showcase of scholarly and creative work in health sciences.
College of Humanities and Sciences

College of Health Professions Student Research Day
April 16, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
A celebration of student and faculty research and collaboration.
College of Health Professions

SBIR/STTR Webinar
April 16, 1 – 2 p.m.
A session on innovation funding and startup opportunities.
TechTransfer and Ventures

Authority & Health-Science-Knowledge Virtual Symposium
April 17–19
A virtual symposium exploring health, science and knowledge.
Humanities Research Center

Think-a-thon: Spit for Science Research Meeting
April 21, 1 – 2 p.m.
An interactive research discussion and idea exchange.
Institute for Research on Behavioral and Emotional Health

Spit for Science: Research Insights and Bites
April 21, 3:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Dr. Matthew Rossheim sharing research insights on THC products.
Institute for Research on Behavioral and Emotional Health

Q Senior Scholar-in-Residence: Dr. Jules Gill-Peterson
April 21, 5 – 6:30 p.m.
A keynote hosted by the VCU Q Collective.
VCU Q Collective

Q Symposium
April 22, 10 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
A symposium featuring scholarly and creative work.
VCU Q Collective

Graduate Student Research Symposium
April 22, 10:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.
The 29th annual graduate research showcase.
Graduate Symposium

Faculty Scholarship Recognition Celebration
April 22, 2:30 – 3:30 p.m.
A celebration recognizing faculty research and scholarship.
College of Humanities and Sciences

Humanities Research Symposium
April 23, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
A showcase of research across the humanities.
Humanities Research Center

The Bacchae of Euripides
April 23–26
A VCUarts theatre production of Wole Soyinka’s adaptation.
VCUarts

John B. Fenn Annual Lecture
April 23, 4 - 5 p.m.
A lecture on electrospray mass spectrometry and its impact.
Department of Chemistry

College of Engineering Capstone Design Expo
April 24, 9:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
A showcase of senior engineering student projects.
College of Engineering

2026 Wilder School Plan-Off!
April 24, 2 – 5 p.m.
Students presented planning projects from the MURP program.
School of Government and Public Affairs

VCU Opera & Symphony: The Tender Land
April 24–26
A performance of Aaron Copland’s opera.
VCUarts

VCU Annual Research Impact Awards (VCU-ARIA)
April 27, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Recognizing outstanding research achievements at VCU.
ARIA

The 20th Annual Women's Health Research Day
April 28, 1 – 4:30 p.m.
A celebration of research in women’s health.
Institute for Women's Health

Building Bridges of Hope
April 29, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
A cancer research event with discussions and poster sessions.
Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center

Exploring UNscripted Research Collaborations
April 29, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
A showcase of cross-disciplinary research collaborations.
School of Nursing

School of Public Health Student Showcase
April 29, 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Graduate students presented research posters and projects.
School of Public Health

Research Weeks Keynote Address
April 29, 3 – 5 p.m.
A keynote on AI’s role in higher education and research.
Keynote

Dean's Research Seminar
May 4, 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
A seminar celebrating faculty scholarship and research.
College of Humanities and Sciences

Medical Student Research Day
May 5, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
A showcase of scholarly work by medical students.
School of Medicine

Dean's Research Seminar
May 8, 12 – 1 p.m.
A research seminar featuring Chris Reina, Ph.D.
School of Business

VCU Department of Surgery Research Day
May 14
An annual event with presentations and research posters.
School of Medicine