Research Events

The Office for Research and Economic Development is excited to offer the events below. Research benefits all of us.

Be part of improving lives in Mississippi and around the world

The University of Mississippi is an R1 Research institution, hosting world-class faculty and teaching students in a vibrant intellectual environment. The Office for Research and Economic Development (ORED) plays a pivotal role in maintaining and growing the number and quality of these activities. The events listed below promote and showcase the real-world impact of research at UM, and ORED encourages you be an active part of this community.

ORED Announcements and Deadlines

Call for Abstracts for the Research and Scholarly Activity Showcase

The Showcase is a university-wide event that celebrates research and creative work produced by our faculty, students, researchers, and creative scholars across all academic disciplines. Save the Date for April 15, 2026, to join us at the Gertrude C. Ford Student Union from 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.

In preparation for The Showcase, we invite researchers to submit abstracts for the event. While our final deadline is March 20, 2026, the team will begin reviewing abstracts and releasing approvals this week. To ensure adequate preparation time and space for our presenters, please submit your abstract as soon as possible. Please use the following link for more information and for submission details.  

Research and Scholarly Activity Showcase