Undergraduate research, written and edited by undergraduates.
A multidisciplinary journal produced by UT Austin students and published every spring, alongside The Pioneer and a year of events that bring research into campus conversation.
Research, explained by students
Spotify Playlists: A Novel Form of Self-Expression
The expiration of a licensing deal between Spotify and Kakao Entertainment in February of 2021 led to the removal of hundreds of Korean artists’ music worldwide. Instantly, thousands of…
3 min read →02A Guide to Cramming Effectively
Despite cramming being an ineffective way to perform well on exams, sometimes it becomes a necessity, and when it does, precious minutes of an already tight schedule can’t be wasted, so…
3 min read →03Long Term Effects of Sleep Deprivation
Sleep deprivation is extremely common in college students as we struggle to make deadlines and juggle classes. However, sleep should be made a higher priority when considering the long…
2 min read →04Forgetting Dreams: The Science Behind Not Remembering Dreams
Dreams: they are intense, picturesque, and lucid all in one small interval of time. However, despite their vivid and overt nature, many individuals report their inability to recall any…
4 min read →Have research worth publishing?
We publish original undergraduate research from every discipline. Read the manuscript criteria and eligibility notes, then submit through our official form.
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Research is a conversation.
Through panels like Pen to Publication and fall networking nights with graduate students, we help undergraduates find their way into research.
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Four branches keep the journal running: editing, campaigns, communications and finance. Meet the work and see when we next recruit.
About the branchesFall 2026 applications have closed
Our next recruitment cycle has not been announced yet. Questions? Write to the Editors-in-Chief.