SMC Undergraduate Research Colloquium

Join us for the 2026 SMC Undergraduate Research Colloquium!

The Colloquium showcases a sweeping array of research undertaken by the SMC undergraduate community. Thanks to the wide-ranging curiosity of our students, attendees will be treated to work spanning disciplines from Book and Media Studies to Mediaeval Studies to Neuroscience and more. Students will present their work through traditional conference presentations, academic poster displays, and lightning talks. A panel of judges will offer awards.

Coffee and snacks will be provided.

Program

All sessions will take place in the John M. Kelly Library, First Floor.

Thursday, March 5th

1:10 – 2:00: Road to Research: SMCSU Session
2:10 – 3:10: Interdisciplinary Session A
3:20 – 4:20: Lightning Round: Thursday
4:30 – 5:30: Celtic Studies, Medieval Studies, and Christianity and Culture Session
5:45 – 6:30: Poster Session

Friday, March 6

1:10 – 2:10: BMS Session
2:20 – 3:20: Interdisciplinary Session B
3:30 – 4:30: Lightning Round: Friday
4:40 – 5:40: SMC Programs Session
5:45 – 6:30: Poster Session

Locations

  • Presentations: Kelly Library Multipurpose Room 105
  • Lightning Talks: Kelly Library Multipurpose Room 105
  • Posters: Kelly Library First Floor

Full Program

Download a PDF of the full program.

Raffles and Awards

  • Colloquium Awards: All presentations and posters are eligible for the Colloquium Awards. Winners will be determined by SMC Faculty and announced at an award ceremony in April.
  • Student Choice Award: UofT undergraduate students may vote for one presentation or poster per session. The winner will be announced at an award ceremony in April.
  • Colloquium attendees may enter into a raffle for prizes. Attendees can enter the raffle one time for each session attended.

Info for Presenters

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    Organizing Committee

    Irene Morra, Principal and Vice President, University of St. Michael’s College in the University of Toronto; Professor of English Literature, University of Toronto

    Francesco Morriello, Assistant Professor of Book and Media Studies, University of St. Michael’s College in the University of Toronto

    Siobhan O’Flynn, Interim Director and Assistant Professor, Canadian Studies Program, University of Toronto

    Stacy Reardon, Instruction Librarian and Director, Writing and Research Services, Kelly Library, University of St. Michael’s College in the University of Toronto; Instructor of Book and Media Studies, University of St. Michael’s College in the University of Toronto

    Jean-Olivier Richard, Associate Professor, Christianity and Culture, University of St. Michael’s College in the University of Toronto

    James Roussain, William D. Sharpe Chief Librarian and Director of Special Collections, Kelly Library, University of St. Michael’s College in the University of Toronto

    Implementation Committee

    Natalie Barbuzzi, Undergraduate Officer and Programs Promotions Coordinator

    Stacy Reardon, Instruction Librarian and Director, Writing and Research Services, Kelly Library

    Sarah Stiller, Manager, Access and Information, Kelly Library

    Karina Stellato, Assistant Dean, Campus Life

    Thank You

    The SMC Undergraduate Research Colloquium is generously sponsored by The Friends of the Kelly Library, the Kelly Library, and the University of St. Michael’s College Office of the Principal.