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The neurological basis of visual discomfort and visual stress

01 - 02 February 2027 09:00 - 17:00 ºìÌÒÊÓÆµ Free Watch online

Science+ meeting organised by Professor Arnold J Wilkins and Dr Beverley Burke

Visual discomfort/stress is common and can be debilitating. It has a neurological origin and can be predicted from the characteristics of the visual image. There are far-reaching implications for inclusivity, specifically regarding the design of buildings, lighting, text, and electronic images. There are also implications for health and the management of various neurological conditions.

Programme

The programme, including speaker biographies and abstracts, will be available soon. Please note that the programme may be subject to change.

Poster session

There will be a poster session on Monday 1 February 2027. If you would like to present a poster, , abstract (up to 200 words), author list, and the name of the proposed presenter and institution no later than Friday 1 January 2027. Acceptances may be made on a rolling basis so we recommend submitting as soon as possible in case the session becomes full. Submissions made within one month of the meeting may not be included in the programme booklet.

Attending the event

This event is intended for researchers in relevant fields.

  • Free to attend
  • Both virtual and in-person attendance is available. Advance registration is essential
  • Lunch is available on both days of the meeting for an optional £25 per day. There are plenty of places to eat nearby if you would prefer to purchase food offsite. Participants are welcome to bring their own lunch to the meeting

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Organisers

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    Professor Arnold J Wilkins

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    Dr Beverley Burke

Schedule

09:00-09:05 Welcome by ºìÌÒÊÓÆµ and organisers
Professor Arnold J Wilkins

Professor Arnold J Wilkins

University of Essex, UK

Dr Beverley Burke

Dr Beverley Burke

Birkbeck, University of London, UK

09:05-09:20 Tbc
Professor Arnold J Wilkins

Professor Arnold J Wilkins

University of Essex, UK

09:20-09:40 Talk title tbc
Professor Paul Hibbard

Professor Paul Hibbard

University of Stirling, UK

09:40-10:00 Talk title tbc
10:00-10:20 Talk title tbc
10:20-10:40 Discussion
10:40-11:10 Break
11:10-11:30 Talk title tbc
11:30-11:50 Talk title tbc
Dr Louise O'Hare

Dr Louise O'Hare

Nottingham Trent University, UK

11:50-12:10 Talk title tbc
12:10-12:30 Discussion

13:30-13:50 Talk title tbc
Dr Cathy Manning

Dr Cathy Manning

University of Birmingham, UK

13:50-14:10 Talk title tbc
14:10-14:30 Talk title tbc
14:30-14:50 Talk title tbc
14:50-15:10 Discussion
15:10-15:40 Break
15:40-16:00 Talk title tbc
Professor Isamu Motoyoshi

Professor Isamu Motoyoshi

University of Tokyo, Japan

16:00-16:20 Talk title tbc
Professor Christopher DiMattina

Professor Christopher DiMattina

Florida Gulf Coast University, US

16:20-16:35 Discussion
16:35-17:00 Poster flash session
17:00-18:00 Poster session and drinks reception

09:00-09:20 Talk title tbc
Dr Geoffrey Aguirre

Dr Geoffrey Aguirre

University of Pennsylvania, US

09:20-09:40 Talk title tbc
Dr Sanae Yoshimoto

Dr Sanae Yoshimoto

University of Hiroshima, Japan

09:40-10:00 Talk title tbc
10:00-10:20 Talk title tbc
Dr Sarah Haigh

Dr Sarah Haigh

University of Nevada, US

10:20-10:35 Discussion
10:35-11:05 Break
11:05-11:25 Talk title tbc
11:25-11:45 Talk title tbc
11:45-12:05 Talk title tbc
12:05-12:25 Talk title tbc
Professor Ute Leonards

Professor Ute Leonards

University of Bristol, UK

12:25-12:40 Discussion

Chair

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Professor Peter Allen

Anglia Ruskin University, UK

13:30-13:50 Talk title tbc
13:50-14:10 Talk title tbc
Ms Karen Monet

Ms Karen Monet

Opticalm Canada, Canada

14:10-14:30 Talk title tbc
14:30-14:50 Talk title tbc
14:50-15:10 Discussion
15:10-15:40 Break
15:40-16:00 Talk title tbc
16:00-16:20 Talk title tbc
Professor Bruce Evans

Professor Bruce Evans

City St George's University of London, UK

16:20-16:30 Discussion
16:30-17:00 Panel discussion/overview
17:00-00:00 Close