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The Electrostatics Group organises a major conference on Electrostatics every four years, like the one that was held in March 2007 at St Catherine's College, Oxford. This was the 12th International Conference organised by the Group.

Wednesday, 10 September 2008
Electromagnetic Phenomena and Health - A Continuing Controversy?
Institute of Physics, 76 Portland Place, London

There are a wide variety of often highly controversial scientific opinions on whether low-level static and time-varying electromagnetic fields (as encountered in many everyday environments), may create beneficial and/or detrimental health effects in humans. Some high-profile scientists and policy-makers stress a general need for more rigorous guidelines based on their own and others' research, whilst other highly-respected authorities dismiss the general need for such options, after examining stringently existing peer-reviewed scientific research and noting a lack of consistent findings between many studies.

This one-day conference, with international speakers, examines both sides of the debate whilst highlighting particular 'best-practice' 'precautionary principle' measures, and the possible need for further research and/or precaution with regard to some proposed/existing "enhanced electromagnetic hygiene" measures (some of which it will be suggested may actually prove detrimental to health).

For any further enquiries, please email Jane Lowe

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