SCI Young Researchers in Agri-Food 2016: Food Quality and Sustainability from Plough to Plate

Introduction

Why attend?

This event is for early career scientists working in agricultural, environmental, food and other relevant sciences contributing to our food supply. It is also for all those interested in learning about progress and meeting new talent in agri-food sciences.

Experience presenting to a multidisciplinary audience
Raise your profile, build networks, find ideas and inspiration
Hone your career skills

Contributions are expected from a wide range of disciplines such as agronomy, animal physiology and nutrition, environmental sciences, molecular biology, food sciences, analytical chemistry, flavour and sensory science. This meeting will also focus on career development with a keynote presentation by Libby Good, ATP Business Development Manager at the University of Reading.

Call for papers and posters

PhD students and first year post-docs wishing to present have three options:

Oral paper (20 minutes)
Poster (A0: 1189 mm x 841 mm, portrait)
Poster plus flash presentation (5 slides, 5 minutes)

Anyone wishing to present a poster is encouraged to submit a one-page, 300 word (max.) abstract to Dr Jade Owen - jd-owen@hotmail.co.uk by Friday 11 March 2016.

Oral presentation slots are limited and will be allocated to achieve a balanced programme. Topics for presentations in any format may be results, reviews or plans. Prizes will be awarded, focusing on quality of science and clarity of communication. Download an abstract template at http://bit.ly/AgriFood16 or from the documents on this page.

Twitter Competition

We're pleased to announce the Twitter competition will return for 2016!
Delegates are invited to enter a photo of themselves with their research (a research-selfie) for a chance to win a mystery prize.

To enter, follow the instructions below:

Take a selfie with your research
Tweet your picture with a brief caption and #AgriFood2016 to @SCIAgrisciences
You must be a PhD student or within 3 years post-doctorate

Competition entry closes at 5pm on Friday 6 May 2016 and a winner will be chosen on Thursday 12 May 2016.For full competition Terms and Conditions please see the event webpage http://bit.ly/AgriFood16.

Exhibition and Sponsorship

Exhibition and sponsorship opportunities are available. If you are interested in exhibiting at this event or in sponsorship opportunities, please contact clarice.williams@soci.org for further information and costs.

Delegate Fees

Become an SCI Student Member today for only 拢15 and save on registration fees for this and future SCI events. To take advantage of this saving, contact Clarice Williams - clarice.williams@soci.org to request a joint registration/membership form.

Early bird fees before Friday 11 March 2016

GB拢45 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SCI Member
GB拢45 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SCI Student Member
GB拢65 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Non-Member

Standard fees after Friday 11 March 2016

GB拢65 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SCI Member
GB拢65 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SCI Student Member
GB拢85 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Non-Member

For booking terms and conditions please see the event webpage http://bit.ly/AgriFood16.

Venue

University of Reading
The Meadow Suite
Park House
Whiteknights
Reading
United Kingdom
RG6 6UR

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Sponsorship & supporting organisations

The organising committee are thankful for the following sponsors

Venue

University of Reading

Meadow Suite, University of Reading, Meadow Suite, Park House, Whiteknight Campus, University of Reading, Reading, RG6 6UR, United Kingdom

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Organised by

SCI's Agrisciences Group and SCI's Food Group

Contact information

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