What's New At Oxford Abstracts - June 2025
Find out what the latest updates and features are from Oxford Abstracts for June 2025; including a new & improved reviewer sign-on flow, submission analytics and more.
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The latest updates, resources and inspiration from the OA team.
The Top Biology Conferences To Attend In 2025
Wondering what Biology Conferences to attend in 2025? Then look no further than our Top Worldwide Biology Conferences 2025 article. Here, you'll find the events happening within the Biology Science field you do not want to miss.
Top Orthopaedic Conferences To Attend In 2025
Orthopaediatrician is a complex scientific field as it encompasses a variety of issues within the body. That's why we have put together our guide to the Top Orthopaedic Conferences To Attend In 2025 for you. Find out where to network with fellow…
Top Sustainability Conferences To Attend In 2025
Sustainability is currently at the forefront of everyone's minds, with a strong emphasis on creating a greener future for all. That's why we have compiled our guide to the Top Sustainability Conferences To Attend in 2025 for you. Find out where…
The Top AI Conferences To Attend In 2025
Artificial Intelligence is a highly complex field as it helps develop every imaginable sector, and we are still only at the beginning of this marvellous new world. From science to medicine, literature to engineering and agriculture, the list of…
How To Write A Speaker Bio For An Academic Conference (With Examples)
This handy guide will help you write a superb academic speaker bio for a conference you're presenting at. There are tips, all the information you need to include, and examples of bios on which to base your own bio.
New Features For September - A Sleek New Look For The Updated Navigation
Find out what the latest updates and features are from Oxford Abstracts for September 2024; including a new navigation look, improved email sent logs and more.
The Best Abstract Management Software for 2024 (A Comparison)
Choosing the right abstract management software is crucial to the success of your conference. Ultmately, you want the system you decide on to be robust and flexible enough to handle your specific requirements, and - in no particular order - save…
The Best Academic Conference Software for 2024 (A Comparison)
Discover the ideal academic conference software with ease. Oxford Abstracts presents an essential guide, featuring a curated list of academic conference software companies. This comprehensive resource provides all the necessary details to…
New Software Features For January 2024
Oxford Abstracts have released seven new features to their software. These include, a clean & fresh looking program schedule, create certificates, find information quickly via the Help Hub, create & edit the conference homepage, edit invoices &…
New Feature for October - Conference Homepage
Dive into the world of Oxford Abstracts' brand-new Conference Homepage! This redesigned platform promises not only a sleeker look but also advanced features that amplify the interaction and efficiency for both event admins and attendees.
New Features For June 2023 - Administrator & Attendee Amendments & New Ticket Details Page
Oxford Abstracts have released their latest new features to their delegate registration system. These include, making it easy for admins & attendee's to make amendments to orders, and a brand new ticket details page, for attendees to purchase…
Six Brand New Software Features For April
We've been working hard behind the scenes to create and implement six new features to the software, helping to make conference organising that little bit easier.
Top Science Conferences To Attend In 2023
Science is an extremely complex field as it encompasses a huge variety of issues. That's why we have put together our guide to the Top Science Conferences To Attend In 2023 for you. Find out where to network with fellow peers, academics,…
The Top Medical Conferences To Attend In 2023
Want to know what the Top Medical Conferences are to attend in 2023? Oxford Abstracts have this covered for you, with the top ranking medical conferences from across the globe listed below.
New for January - Major Delegate Registration Upgrade - More Power & Flexibility
We're excited to launch our vastly overhauled and improved Delegate Registration system, which includes exciting new features and a streamlined, efficient process.
The Peer Review Process - A Complete Guide
In this complete guide, you'll discover what the peer review process is, how many types there are; why and where it is mainly used (academic conferences and academic journals). We provide tips on how to perform a peer review and how to manage the…
New features for December - Auto-Assign Reviewers & Change Submission Owner
Our latest features on our software (thanks to our client feedback) will help make Admins lives that little bit easier. It includes full automation of submission assignments to reviewers, while also being able to quickly change the submission…
Zoom Integration and Oxford Abstracts
Which Zoom plan do I need to use with Oxford Abstracts?
Why you don’t need an app for your conference
Don't be fooled into thinking you need an app for your virtual conference. It's a nice touch but you don't need to spend thousands on a nice-looking app when Oxford Abstracts is both desktop and mobile friendly as standard.
How To Write An Abstract
Being able to write a paper abstract is important for a number of reasons, none more so than if you want to participate in academic conferences. A well-written or poorly written abstract can be the difference between your paper being chosen for…
A Complete Guide to Panel Discussions
This article will provide with a complete guide to panel discussion. It looks at different panel discussion formats, as well as tips on preparing and hosting a discussion. The guide will also explore how to choose the right panellists and…
New features for July - Updated sign-in flow & a new feature for all accepted submissions
New features from Oxford Abstracts July 2022. Easier sign-in flow and all accepted submissions can now show in a listing, even if they are not in a session.
What is a symposium?
This article is the ultimate guide for all information regarding symposiums. We'll be discovering what they are and the different types of symposiums found in the academic world. So without further ado, let us delve into the world of symposiums.
How to prepare for and present at a conference in 2023 (8 Expert Tips)
In this article, we’ll provide 8 top tips to help you prepare for and present at a conference in 2023.
New features for May - In-line comments integration
Our latest feature on our abstract management software enables the ability to add In-line Comments to a submission being reviewed.
A Complete Guide to Hybrid Conferences
For the last two years, those in the conference industry have become used to the standard in-person conference model transitioning to the virtual world. Conference software has quickly adapted to the rapid demand for platforms that can provide…
New features for February - including Zoom integration
We are delighted to announce our newest addition to the Oxford Abstracts Conference Platform - Zoom integration. A seamless way of adding live content to your academic conference sessions, it’s easy to set up and even easier to use.
Why you need to stop using spreadsheets to manage your abstracts
Many customers come to us after using Google forms and spreadsheets and it's easy to see why. Initially, it may be tempting to simply rustle up a form to collect the data, and send out the resulting database to reviewers. It can’t be that…
New year, new features. Introducing Video Chat and Universal Search
We know how important face-to-face connections are, so we’re delighted to launch the highly engaging Video Chat, an easy-to-use addition to the chat feature, that will step-up and enhance connections and collaborations and create an exceptional…
Conference management: 5 benefits of hosting a virtual conference
Virtual conferences have been a technical possibility for several years and, while they are deemed a second rate alternative to meeting people face-to-face, with the increasing options of software available, could provide not only an alternative…
Why we don't offer discounts
At Oxford Abstracts we make things simple for our customers which is why we, unlike most of our competitors, publish our prices on our website. Our transparent, no-nonsense, no-hidden-extras price list shows exactly what you will be paying and…
Four simple steps to writing a comprehensive and professional academic peer review
How can you make sure that your academic peer review is comprehensive and professional without poring over it for hours and going through endless drafts? We have four simple steps to help guide you through the process.
Showcase your exhibitors with Oxford Abstracts
We are delighted to unveil our exciting, brand new feature - the Virtual Exhibitor Space. Not only is it a platform for exhibitors to showcase their goods and services to the world, it offers a seamless way of connecting and engaging with…
How to avoid Zoom fatigue
The term Zoom fatigue started appearing online around 6 months ago, when most office-based workers swapped face-to-face meetings around a table for home-based face-to-screen ones. Now we are nearing the end of the cataclysmic year that has been…
Oxford Abstracts selected by CASSS
We're delighted to have been selected, after a detailed procurement process, as the provider of abstract management services to CASSS.
Keep your attendees engaged and connected with the new group chat feature
We're delighted to announce our brand new feature. In addition to private and event-wide chat - both admins and attendees can now create group chats in the Professional Conference platform. We know networking is critical for the success of any…
I've never managed abstracts before, where do I start?
As with any project, you’ll need a realistic plan, a good team and the right tools. Before we plunge into what managing abstracts involves, here are our top tips:
Which type of mobile app should I create for my event? Native, web or hybrid?
If you’re thinking about developing a mobile event app for your event, here’s a brief overview of the key differences, and the key pros and cons of the three options native app, web app and hybrid app.
Top creative tips for designing an academic poster that stands out from the rest
Do you want to know how to make your academic poster stand out? Whether for an in-person or totally virtual conference, we’re here to help with our top poster design tips.
Top tips for organising a virtual academic conference
One of our partners, Kirsty Melvin, who has many years experience of setting up academic conferences, shares her top tips for managing virtual conferences, to ensure a problem-free experience.
Is Oxford Abstracts the right peer review software for me?
Oxford Abstracts provides academic peer review software for any size of academic conference, from 1 to 10,000+ submissions. To save you the trouble of getting in touch (but please feel free to do so, at any time - we’re happy to help), here are a…
A message from Oxford Abstracts for the Festive Season
It has been a challenging year, to say the least, but sometimes challenges bring out the best in us and are often catalysts for change. This time last year, none of us could have imagined that for most of 2020, we would all be living in the midst…
Free package - now with unlimited abstract submission
With our largest conference to date receiving over 4500 submissions, we felt it was time to offer unlimited abstracts as standard to all our packages, including the free version. That's right - you read correctly - unlimited abstracts, even with…
5 ways to monetize your virtual conference
Even without the high cost of hiring spaces or arranging catering, hosting a virtual conference can be an expensive endeavour if you take into consideration the lost revenue on delegate fees, exhibition space venue and sponsorship associated with…
Powerful new features, for outstanding virtual conferences
After extensive consultation with clients, we have recently added a host of new features to our two versions of our Conference Program, to optimise our platform for virtual conferences. Abstract management integration comes as standard for both,…
We’re here to help
In an age of seemingly limitless choices of services and products online, customer service is increasingly a factor when it comes to forming a decision when you make a purchase, so getting it right is crucial for gaining, and retaining, clients.…
Are hybrid events the future of academic conferences?
Will academic conferences, and events in general, follow a hybrid model bringing all the advantages of physical in-person events and the benefits of virtual conferences, together?
Academic conferences in the post lockdown world: 5 ways they’ll be different
Since lockdown began on the 23rd of March in the UK, every factor of life and every industry has been forced to change in unprecedented ways, including academic conferences. But as lockdown eases, and restrictions start lifting, we can, in a few…
So much more than abstract management
Oxford Abstracts is well known as a cost effective and flexible system to manage abstract submission for your academic conferences. However, you can also use it to manage a lot more than just abstracts.
Case study: From physical to virtual conference - a quick and painless journey
Furman Engaged was scheduled to take part on campus on 7th April, 2020, a few weeks after the nationwide restrictions closed universities and institutions across the county, in an effort to slow the spread of the Coronavirus.
Want powerful conference management software but don’t have the budget? Here’s how you can.
Oxford Abstracts might be known as the most cost-effective abstract management software on the market, but it also delivers additional tools that take care of aspects of your conference, such as program scheduling and delegate registration. Given…
5 tips for setting up abstract management software
Reliable and flexible abstract management software is invaluable to research and academic conference organisers, regardless of the size of the planned conference. However, whichever abstract management system that you decide to use, it will only…
How do I transition to a virtual conference? Your conference management software questions answered.
Over the coming months several of our clients’ conferences that were originally planned to be hosted on location, instead of being postponed or cancelled, are transitioning to virtual conferences, hosted online. We’re only too happy to help, and…
Staying connected, so that we keep working to assist our clients during Covid-19
Here in the UK, we’re two weeks into lockdown, and the impact that this unprecedented disruption is having on the academic conference industry, both here and overseas, has become very apparent. We are all affected - from researchers, academics,…
COVID-19 and your conference management: We’re here to help
The next few months are going to be challenging times for conference planners. Anyone organising an event is trying to make plans in the face of unprecedented uncertainty and it's very hard to know what to do. Find out how Oxford Abstracts can…
Hindsight is 20/20, according to a conference organiser
Oxford Abstracts has many years of experience supplying abstract management software to PCOs, charities, association management organisations and academic institutions. We are delighted to be able to say we have retained many, many clients over…
Abstract management: how to deal with late breaking abstracts
Late-breaking abstracts (LBA) are increasingly being sought, so it’s important that you allow for the management of these when planning your event.