Research & Discovery Week

November 3–6, 2026

Location

Student Union Building + other

spaces around campus

We invite you to participate, present, and connect.

UNM’s Research & Discovery Week is open to everyone including undergraduates, graduates, postdocs, faculty, and staff.

Something remarkable happens at UNM, today and everyday. Research & Discovery Week is your chance to share your piece of that remarkable work with the broader UNM community.

As New Mexico's premier R1 research institution, UNM is recognized for the very highest levels of research activity. But behind that distinction are faculty pushing the boundaries of their fields, staff making discovery possible, and students stepping into their roles as the next generation of thinkers, innovators, and changemakers.

This year, Research & Discovery Week invites our community to explore a theme that sits at the heart of what we do: Resilient Ideas. Real Impact. From scientific breakthroughs to artistic expression, from community-based research to cutting-edge innovation, UNM's scholars are producing the knowledge and creative work that equips us to engage with the world and each other with insight and imagination.

We are currently accepting proposals for Speakers, Workshops, and Hands ON My Research Tables.

Proposals are due by August 31.

Submit Proposal

Call for Proposal Worksheet

Lobo faculty, please consider building R&D Week attendance into your fall syllabi. The week is a great opportunity for students to learn more about the world-class research happening across our campuses. Here is a guide on how to integrate R&D Week into your courses.

Scheduled Events

The excitement continues! A full schedule with session times, locations, and additional Research & Discovery Week events will be announced in September after the Call for Proposals closes. Stay tuned!