Forthcoming Institute Conferences

Call for abstracts

Contributions for oral and poster presentations are invited. Please submit your abstract using the on-line submission tool or by e-mail to lisa.cornwell@iop.org. The abstract submission deadline has been extended till 13 May 2008.

Abstracts should be a maximum of 600 words in length and may include up to three references; one figure is permitted. Please read the guidelines below prior to submitting your abstract; failure to do so may result in your abstract appearing in sub optimal quality.

• Select to upload a word document or submit plain text
• Indicate corresponding and presenting author
• Submit your abstract title in lower case with only the first letter capitalised
• Select your presentation preference - the programme committee will note your request but cannot guarantee your preferred choice.
• Indicate if Student Work

If selecting to upload a word document, please also note the following:

• The abstract text should be formatted using 11 point Arial (or equivalent)
• Captions should be formatted using 10 point Arial (or equivalent)
• Text should be set to single line spacing.
• References should occur within square brackets and numbered sequentially e.g.[1]

The corresponding author will receive confirmation that the abstract has been submitted successfully together with a reference number (e.g. MD-793-1) which must be quoted when making subsequent enquiries. Notification with regards to acceptance of the abstract will be sent by 16 May 2008.

Abstract amendments
Corresponding authors have the opportunity to make amendments to the abstract prior to refereeing. Amendments should be made on-line via the members area. Members should 'log on' using their IOP username and password; non members should 'log on' using the username and password supplied in the confirmation e-mail.

If you encounter any difficulties in submitting or amending your abstract, please contact lisa.cornwell@iop.org.

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