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Symposia are 90 minutes in length and typically include four speakers and a chair, allowing for each speaker to present for 15-20 minutes with time for a moderated panel discission/ Q+A at the end of the session. The symposium should be a focused, formal session where multiple invited experts present short talks or papers on a single, specific sub-topic. 

Workshops are 45 minures in length and typically include two to three co-faciliators speak. A workshop is an interactive, hands-on session where participants actively practice skills, or work through a problem together. N.B. we are restricted by the layout of the venue, all workshops must be able to accomodate theatre style seating. 

An oral presentation consists of a single speaker delivering an individual research paper or talk to a small audience. These oral presentations are 15 minutes in length, including five minutes for questions. These oral presentations may be held in a mixed session where multiple unrelated or loosely grouped speakers take the stage. 

• Applied clinical research or service evaluation e.g. qualitative, quantitative, epidemiological or mixed methods studies evaluating the effectiveness, or implementation of specific interventions or models of care (such as assertive outreach, community rehabilitation, early intervention, crisis services etc). Includes relevant systematic and other forms of literature review.
• Epidemiological research into the determinants of mental health or outcomes. Includes research using national data registries, big data, and relevant systematic and other forms of literature review.
• Clinical practice - case examples of novel approaches, improvements or adaptations to existing practice where evaluation may be limited.
• Policy - focus on policy, guidance or other published recommendations to change or improve practice. Can include policy and other relevant literature reviews
• Training - focus on hands on training, or evaluation of training
• Service user and carer involvement in research and service development or quality improvement
• Staff support e.g. mindfulness, coaching etc
• Other research relevant to improving practice and outcomes for people with more complex mental health needs

Royal College of Music
Prince Consort Road
London SW7 2BS

Please note that this event will be taking place in-person only. This conference will not be livestreamed and/or recorded in any capacity.

No, all symposia, workshop and oral presentation speakers, chairs and facilitators are expected to cover their own registration and any additional expenses. 

No, this event will take place in-person only. All speakers, chairs and facilitators are expected to attend in-person. There is not the option to attend virtually. 

We will let all submitters know the outcome of their proposal by late April 2027. 

• To submit your proposal you will need to use our online portal Oxford Abstracts

• All submissions need to be submitted through the portal, we will not be able to accept submissions by any other method

• To start your submission click the 'submit your proposal' link which will take you through to Oxford Abstracts

• If you have used Oxford Abstracts previously you should have log in details. If you have forgotten your password click the 'forgot password' button

• If you are new to Oxford Abstracts you can create and account by clicking the 'sign up' button. You will need to enter your name, email address and set a password. Please ensure this email address is one you have access to and use regularly as this is the email we will use to contact you

• To confirm your submission please ensure you complete all sections of the form

• You are able to edit and amend your submission up until the deadline (midnight (GMT), Friday 12 February)

• No changes will be possible after the deadline, so please ensure that all submissions that you wish to be considered are marked as complete by the deadline. Any drafts or incomplete submissions after the deadline will be deleted

• There is no limit to the number of submissions you can submit. Please avoid submitting duplicate proposals, try to amend your proposal if you notice any errors. If we notice any duplicate submissions we will delete older versions and retain the most up to date version for review

• All submissions must be recieved by the deadline, midnight (GMT), Friday 12 February. Any submissions recieved after the deadline will not be considered

• Please do not submit poster abstracts. A separate call for poster submissions will be available later on in the year

• Once the submission deadline has passed, all submissions are then sent for review

• Each member of the judging panel is allocated a random selection of the proposals and is asked to mark them against set criteria

• Once all the reviews have been collated, each submission is given a mean score and an indicative score for acceptance into the programme is allocated

• The organising committee then meet to discuss all submissions, highlighting any areas that might be underrepresented

Please note that the call for posters will be open shortly. Those wishing to submit a poster for display at the conference should refer to the 'Call for posters' button on the EAOF homepage.