This year’s conference will focus on the following four themes that are current to physiology education but also higher education more broadly. We will however welcome submissions on any topics that relate to physiology education:
Developing skills with a focus on transition to university
It is widely recognised that a good start to university life is key to students’ wellbeing and a feeling of belonging sets them on the road to success at university. How can we support post pandemic students, who have had a disrupted school life, to help them build their confidence in engaging with independent learning at university?
Authentic assessment
What is authentic assessment in Physiology? It is increasingly clear that students follow diverse pathways both within and outside of traditional STEM careers. How can we assess students in a way that is relevant to their discipline and helps them develop skills that are relevant to a wide range of future careers?
Engaged learning
How can we provide a learning environment and tasks that encourages student attendance and engagement through, for example, interactive activities and gamification?
AI use and abuse
There is no doubt that AI is here to stay and will inevitably become more powerful. How can we use AI to enhance our teaching and assessment, including its use by students, whilst maintaining academic integrity?
A fundamental aim of this meeting is to provide an opportunity for academics to share best practice across the sector and generate ideas to implement in the future.
This meeting is supported by ADInstruments, AI BODY, LearnSci and McGraw Hill.
Dr Edd Pitt, University of Kent, UK
Dr Richard Helyer, AIBODY, UK
Dr Lujain Alsadder, Queen Mary University of London, UK
Dr Yuniesky Andrade-Talavera, University Pablo de Olavide, Spain
Dr Nadia Cerminara, University of Bristol, UK
Dr Eoin Cummins, University College Dublin, Ireland
Dr Bernard Drumm, Dundalk Institute of Technology, Ireland
Dr Christina Elliott, Newcastle University, UK
Dr Dale Grant, University of Chester, UK
Dr Lydia Hanna, Royal Holloway, University of London, UK
Dr Madeleine Hurry, University College London, UK
Dr Matthew Jacques, University of Nottinham, UK
Michael Penfold, McGraw Hill International, UK
Dr Wayne Carter, University of Nottingham, UK
Dr Catriona Cunningham, University of Aberdeen, UK
Dr Briana Fahey, St George's University, Grenada; Northumbria University, UK
Dr Lewis Fall, University of South Wales, UK
Dr Nick Freestone, Kingston University, UK
Dr Matthew Jones, University of Salford, UK
Dr Mary McGahon, Queen's University Belfast, UK
Rumana Rafiq, University of Salford, UK
Stephanie Peragine, AD Instruments, UK
Professor Matthew Mason, University of Cambridge, UK
Dr Emily Bell, University of Bristol, UK
Jessica Halmshaw and Dr Feisal Subhan, University of Plymouth, UK
Dr Francesca Henshaw, University of Sheffield, UK
Dr Ruth Norman, University of Leeds, UK
Dr Elena Paci, Bath Spa University, UK
Dr Oliver Steele, Brighton & Sussex Medical School, UK
Dr Owen Tomlinson, University of Exeter, UK
Dr Dawn Davies, University of Bristol, UK
Dr Lauren Goodhead and Dr Ben Chant, University of Bristol, UK
Professor Charlotte Haigh, University of Leeds, UK
Jack Haslam, University of Exeter, UK
Professor Derek Scott, Univerisity of Aberdeen, UK
Dr Dan Baumgardt, University of Bristol, UK
Dr Alexander Clarke, University of Exeter, UK
Professor Frances MacMillan, University of Bristol, UK
Dr Federico Palmisani and Gregory Collinson, University of Exeter, UK
Dr Ann Rajnicek, University of Aberdeen, UK
Shalini Ram, Brighton and Sussex Medical School, UK
Professor Derek Scott, University of Aberdeen, UK
Registration is now closed.
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| Membership category | Early registration rate until 25 February 2025 | Standard registration rate until 18 March 2025 |
| Undergraduate & Master’s member | £65.00 | £105.00 |
| Postgraduate member | £65.00 | £105.00 |
| Full member (concessionary) * | £65.00 | £105.00 |
| Full member | £120.00 | £160.00 |
| Fellow member | £120.00 | £160.00 |
| Honorary Fellow | £120.00 | £160.00 |
| Retired member | £65.00 | £105.00 |
| Non-member | £250.00 | £300.00 |
| ECR Non-member * | £150.00 | £200.00 |
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Submitters of successful abstracts have now been notified.
Please view our presentation guidelines in preparation for the meeting and make sure to register for the conference to join the discussions, network with peers, and expand your knowledge with the latest advancements in the field.
Short flash presentations, will feature as part of this symposium to showcase work and ideas and stimulate discussion. The flash presentations should be no more than 3 slides, and 5 minutes of presentation time, with a Q&A at the end of session for further discussion. The flash talks may be based on finished projects, projects currently underway but results have not yet been gathered, pitching ideas for future projects, canvassing for others to become involved in projects or sharing potential new ideas.
Please find The Society’s guidelines for creating your abstract here.
The following workshops will feature as part of the programme and attendees will have the chance to attend two workshops.
Integrative Knowledge Prompting: Using large language models to teach students critical appraisal and writing structure
Creative Physiology: Exploring and designing creative physiology teaching practices
300 students walk into a lecture theatre: Facilitating active learning when all the odds are against you
Physiology on Film: An interactive workshop
Art of designing impactful scenario based assessment
Authentic and innovative assessment in physiology education
Come and visit the below lunchtime demonstrations:
8 April
Engaged learning in physiology: Integrating simulation across educational settings
Dr Amir Hakim, Queen Mary University of London, UK
9 April
Point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS): A game-changer in physiology education
Kavya Vijaykumar, Queen Mary University of London, UK
| Registration opens | 1 November 2024 |
| Abstract submission opens | 15 November 2024 |
| Abstract submission closes | 22 January 2025 |
| Early bird registration deadline | 25 February 2025 |
| Conference Attendance Award deadline | 28 February 2025 |
| Registration deadline | 18 March 2025 |
| Meeting dates | 8 – 9 April 2025 |
The meeting will take place in the Bill Brown Suite, University of Bristol, UK:
Bill Brown Suite
Queen’s Building
Woodland Road
Bristol
BS8 1TH
The Bill Brown Suite is located in the Queen’s Building in the Faculty of Engineering. Here is the university campus map.
By train
Bristol Temple Meads railway station is the main central station in Bristol and is a 30 minute walk from the campus
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There is a taxi rank outside the station.
By bus
National Express coaches can be taken from major cities and towns in UK.
Bristol Bus and Coach station is a 20 minute walk from the conference venue 20 minute walk from the conference venue .
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