WPSA UK Branch meeting 2023

Join us at the International Convention Centre (ICC), Birmingham on 29th – 30th March 2023 where we will join the British Society for Animal Science to discuss “Animal science – delivering for all our needs”.

The event will be held in person only.

Preliminary Programme

The preliminary programme is available here.

Venue

Birmingham ICC

Our venue for 2023 will be the International Convention Centre (ICC) in Birmingham. This city centre location allows for easy access for transport whether you travel by car, train or plane with plenty of affordable accommodation nearby.

Visitor information is available here and further information on how to find the International Convention Centre is also available.

Travel Grants

Travel grants are also available for students and retired members. For information on how to apply, please visit this page for further information.

Abstract Submission

In addition to submitted talks and posters, we will have invited speaker sessions. Submissions have now closed as of 3rd December 2022.

Speakers

Gordon Memorial Trust

On the evening on the 29th March, we are delighted to host the Gordon Memorial Lecture and Reception on behalf of the Gordon Memorial Trust. The 38th Gordon Memorial lecture will be given by Prof. Ian Brown, Head of Virology Dept. Animal and Plant Health Agency-Weybridge. The title of his lecture will be “A paradigm shift in high pathogenicity avian influenza and perspectives for the future“.

Professor Ian Brown

Our preliminary programme has been agreed and you can find a copy below.