Dr Alexander Carswell
University of East Anglia, UK
Dr Joshua Arnold
University of East Anglia, UK
Understanding how humans respond to environmental stressors—such as heat, cold, high altitude, and microgravity—and to extremes of physical exertion remains a central focus within physiological research. These conditions not only challenge physiological limits but also provide valuable insights into a range of clinical disorders, including cardiovascular disease, respiratory insufficiency, and disorders of thermoregulation, as well as informing practice in demanding occupational settings such as the military and emergency services.
As global temperatures rise, extreme weather events intensify, and human exposure to harsh environments increases through climate change, occupational demands, and growing opportunities for space and high-altitude exploration, the need to better understand and mitigate these stressors has never been greater. Vulnerable populations are disproportionately affected, while healthy individuals are increasingly operating under extreme conditions.
Bringing together researchers, practitioners, and clinicians, this conference will span topics from molecular mechanisms to whole-body responses, highlighting how advances in environmental and exercise physiology can be translated into practical strategies to improve health, resilience, and performance across a variety of clinical and occupational contexts.
09:30 Clinical applications and emergency medicine
TBC
10:00 Oral Communication 1
10:15 Oral Communication 2
11:00 Female physiology in extreme heat: From adaptation to application
Dr Jessica Mee, University of Worcester, UK
11:30 Oral Communication 3
11:45 Oral Communication 4
13:00 Heat
Dr Josh Foster, King's College London, UK
13:25 Cold
TBC
13:50 Altitude
TBC
14:15 Panel Q&A
15:15 Oral Communication 5
15:30 Oral Communication 6
16:15 Extremes physiology expeditions
Dr Stefano Capella and Dr Peter Harper, Ministry of Defence, UK
09:00 Managing human performance in occupational environments: From physiological research to operational decision support
Dr Tessa Maroni, HPO Technologies, UK
09:30 Occupational Applications 2
Professor Michael Tipton, University of Portsmouth, UK
10:00 Oral Communication 7
10:15 Oral Communication 8
11:00 Exercise extremes and the immune system
Professor Neil Walsh, Liverpool John Moores University, UK
11:25 Exercise extremes and the musculoskeletal system
Dr Julie Greeves, Ministry of Defence, UK
11:50 Exercise extremes and the cardiovascular system
Professor Justin Lawley, University of Innsbruck, Austria
12:15 Panel Q&A
13:45 Space
TBC
14:15 Bed rest and artifical gravity
TBC
14:45 Oral Communication 9
15:00 Oral Communication 10
Registration
Registration is now open and will close on 24 May 2027.
To celebrate our 150th anniversary in 2026, we have introduced a new, more inclusive membership model, including the launch of a new free category, Associate Member, to welcome qualified individuals and strengthen the future of the Society. This is alongside reduced global membership fees to make joining and staying involved more accessible for all.
| Membership category | Early registration rate until 06 May 2027 | Standard registration rate until 24 May 2027 |
| Undergraduate & Master’s member | £50.00 | £100.00 |
| Postgraduate member | £50.00 | £100.00 |
| Full member (concessionary) * | £50.00 | £100.00 |
| Full member | £100.00 | £150.00 |
| Fellow member | £100.00 | £150.00 |
| Honorary Fellow | £100.00 | £150.00 |
| Retired member | £50.00 | £100.00 |
| Associate member | £150.00 | £200.00 |
| Non-member | £200.00 | £250.00 |
| ECR Non-member * | £100.00 | £150.00 |
*please email events@physoc.org for the discount code
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It is recommended that you apply for your visa well in advance (at least 12 weeks before the meeting) as applications for UK visas in certain countries can take longer than expected. Attendees are requested that they book early enough and apply for a visa with sufficient time prior to the conference.
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Please complete the webform below, and attach confirmation of your registration, and submitted abstract (if appropriate).
Supporting documentation will be distributed within 10 working days – it is the responsibility of the attendee to allow sufficient time for processing.
Please note that The Society are not involved with and cannot influence consular decisions.
Abstracts
Abstract submission will open on 5 January 2027 and close on 5 March 2027.
We are calling for abstracts for presentation as either oral or poster communications.
Abstracts can be submitted in one of the following categories:
- Original research
- Case study
- Systematic reviews (including qualitative research)
- Technical paper (e.g. methods)
- Study proposal
- Education and Teaching
It is important that the following are included:
- Appropriate statistical analysis including n numbers
- Appropriate structure including introduction, aims and objectives, method, results, and conclusions
Please find The Society’s guidelines for creating your abstract here.
Key Information
Key Dates
| Registration opens | 01 October 2026 |
| Abstract submission opens | 05 January 2027 |
| Abstract submission closes | 05 March 2027 |
| Early review deadline | 19 January 2027 |
| Early bird registration deadline | 06 May 2027 |
| Conference attendance award deadline | 06 May 2027 |
| Registration deadline | 24 May 2027 |
| Meeting dates | 16 – 17 June 2027 |
Venue
The meeting will take place at The Enterprise Centre at University of East Anglia.
The Enterprise Cenre
University of East Anglia Research Park, University Drive
Norwich
NR4 7TJ
Below are directions to the campus.
Travel
By train
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There is a taxi rank outside Norwich station.
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