Vision Researchers Colloquium 2026
We are delighted to announce that the Bristol Vision Institute will be hosting a Vision Researchers’ Colloquium on Friday 19 June 2026—the first since 2022.
This one-day event, taking place in Bristol, is aimed at early career vision researchers from universities across the South West and beyond.
Abstract submission deadline= 8 May 2026, 12:00
About the event
The colloquium will bring together researchers from a wide range of disciplines and provides an excellent opportunity for postgraduate students, postdoctoral researchers, and those at an equivalent career stage to:
- Present their research
- Receive valuable feedback
- Connect with peers across disciplines
The event is designed to be friendly, informal, and supportive, offering a welcoming environment for early career researchers to share their work.
Contributions
We invite submissions from all areas of Vision Science and Engineering, including (but not limited to):
Biology · Psychology · Engineering · Computer Science · Medicine · Physics · Mathematics · Creative Arts
Presentations may take the form of:
- Oral presentations
- Poster presentations
Event details
Date: Friday 19 June 2026
Time: From 10:00
Location: Room G13/14, Life Sciences Building, Tyndall Avenue, Bristol, BS8 1TQ
Submit an abstract or register
To submit an abstract and/or register to attend, please complete the form below:
Bristol Vision Institute Vision Researcher's Colloquium 2026 – Fill out form
Abstract submission deadline
8 May 2026, 12:00
Submission guidelines
- Maximum 150 words
- Please indicate your preferred presentation format (oral or poster)
- Submissions must be led and presented by postgraduate students, postdoctoral researchers, or those at an equivalent career stage
Attendance
All are welcome to attend, and Faculty academics are strongly encouraged to join.
Registration is free but required.
Further details, including the full agenda, will be shared in advance of the event.
Please email bvi-enquiries@bristol.ac.uk if you have any questions
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