The Nutrition Society Irish Section are delighted to be hosting the Irish Section Postgraduate Conference at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Belfast.
This supportive, interactive and diverse event has been specifically tailored to provide postgraduate students with a platform to share current research with peers, colleagues and academics. Additionally, students will also attend career talks given by guest speakers and have the opportunity to network with fellow nutrition professionals. The conference aims to expand knowledge, build professional skills and help gain insights from various perspectives.
Student presentations
The conference will feature oral presentations, designed to provide student attendees the chance to present their work to peers, in a comfortable and supportive environment. Instead of submitting a formal abstract, delegates wishing to present should detail the title of their presentation and choose between a three-minute or ten-minute presentation slot when registering for the conference*.
*The organising committee will facilitate as many oral presentations as possible.
The three-minute presentations are designed for students who want to share an overview of their research without presenting results. In the ten-minute presentations, results are presented, and a scientific presentation format should be followed.
Social functions
Social functions are always an integral part of the postgraduate conference. The programme will include a drinks reception, an ice breaker session and a conference gala dinner!
The closing date for registration is 23:59, 10 February 2025.
Programme timings are subject to change
Evening Registration
Registration
Welcome Reception and Networking
Day One
Registration
Welcome and Introduction
Postgraduate Symposium One
Each postgraduate symposium will feature student presentations
Keynote Speaker One
Effective Science Communication
Dr Aileen McGloin, Safefood
Refreshment Break
Postgraduate Symposium Two
Lunch Break
There will be an opportunity for you to have a professional Headshot taken
Keynote Speakers Two
Careers Pannel
Dr Eleni Spyreli, Queen's University Belfast, UK
Frankie Douglas, Nutritics, UK
Dr Carole Lowis, Food and Health comms, UK
Dr Laura Bardon, Quadram Institute, UK
Mathew Hooks, Queen's University Belfast, UK, and Tyrone GAA
Postgraduate Symposium Three
Refreshment Break
Postgraduate Symposium Three (continued)
Close of Day One
Gala Dinner
Day Two
Welcome
Keynote Speaker Three
Achieving Balance: Navigating Life in Academia and Beyond
Professor Danielle McCarthy, Nutrition Talent, UK
Postgraduate Symposium Four
Refreshment Break
Postgraduate Symposium Four (continued)
Close of Conference
Lunch will be available for you to takeaway
The conference is an in-person event.
Conference venue:
Crowne Plaza Belfast
117 Milltown Rd
Belfast
BT8 7XP
Hotel Accomodation
A set number of rooms have been held aside at the Crowne Plaza for delegates until Monday 9th of December. After this below room rates will be honoured until 6-weeks prior to the event (Wednesday 15th January), subject to room availability.
Students should be encouraged to book a room as soon as possible once registered to ensure a room at the below price.
£125 BB per single occupancy room per night
£145 BB per double occupancy room per night
Students will need to call 02890923500 ex. 1 for reservations between 9am & 5pm Monday to Friday they will be able to avail of the rate when referencing the conference name.
*Please be aware that The Nutrition Society is not responsible for any accommodation arrangements for delegates. If you have any questions regarding accommodation, kindly contact your selected hotel directly.
The abstract submission for the Irish Postgraduate Conference 2025 is now open. Unique to this conference authors do not need to submit a full abstract simply click HERE to fill out the webform.
Abstract submissions close 23:59, 26 January.
Symposium presentation format:
Three-minute presentation with two minutes for Q&A: The three-minute presentations are designed for students who want to share an overview of their research without presenting results. This format is optimal for first year PGR students.
Eight-minute presentation with two minutes for Q&A: In the ten-minute presentations, results are presented, and a scientific presentation format should be followed. This format is optimal for PGR students beyond their first year.
Student presentations will be requested via email by the local organising committee at the end of January along with further speaker instructions.
If you have any queries, please contact the local organising committee.
Order your tickets
Student Member - To benefit from the membership rate, please log in to your membership area before completing the registration. Please click HERE to register for the conference.
Student Non - member fee. Please click HERE to register for the conference.
Gala dinner member fee - To benefit from the membership rate, please log in to your membership area before completing the registration. Please click HERE to register for the gala dinner.
Gala dinner non - member fee - To benefit from the membership rate, please log in to your membership area before completing the registration. Please click HERE to register for the gala dinner.