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All you need to know about 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 tools…
New features for February - including Zoom integration
Full Zoom Integration Copy email templates Schedule abstracts in a symposium Submitters' sessions on personal dashboards Zoom Integration We are delighted to announce our newest addition to the Oxford Abstracts Conference Platform - Zoom integration…
Product update
New year, new features. Introducing Video Chat and Universal Search
Video chat works with Group and Private chat, so as well as messaging, attendees can now connect with each other in the same way as Zoom, but within the conference itself. No invitations are needed, or sharing of links. Just simply click the video…
The Best Abstract Management Software for 2022 (A Comparison)
There are many abstract management software providers on the market, with vastly differing set-ups, packages and features. Many (including Oxford Abstracts) have expanded their product ranges over the last few years to include virtual conference…
Conference management: 5 benefits of hosting a virtual conference
Virtual conferences have been a technical possibility for several years and, while they are sometimes deemed a second rate alternative to meeting people face-to-face, with the increasing options of conference management software available, could…
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 what…
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 difficult…
Questions to ask when looking for academic peer review software
Academic peer review is the standard process used in research and academic conferences, and is essentially the evaluation of materials - whether an abstract submission, a full paper, or even a journal - by other similarly qualified individuals (peers…
Four simple steps to writing a comprehensive and professional academic peer review
What is the academic peer review process?
The academic peer review process is used in research and academic conferences (as well as academic journals), and is essentially the evaluation of an abstract or paper - by qualified individuals (peers) to assess if it’s worthy of being published in…
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 attendees…
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 202…
How to write an abstract
Being able to write a paper abstract is important if you want to participate in academic conferences. However, even if you have practically memorised your paper, or know your field of study back to front, being able to produce a clear, and succinct…
What is a symposium?
Most academic conferences start with the business of abstract submission. This can be a one stage, or maybe even a multi-stage process, with several streams taking place simultaneously - eg. research and practice, or sequentially - usually abstracts…
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. CASSS are a global community of industry, academic and regulatory professionals who work together to resolve…
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 event…
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: Start early. Typically, the process of abstract management begins many months before…
Which type of mobile app should I create for my event? Native, web or hybrid?
Once upon a time, about 13 years ago, the term ‘app’ started to permeate public discourse thanks to the launch of the Apple App store, with Google Play, Windows Phone Store and the long forgotten BlackBerry App World, following quickly behind. Prior…
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 virtual conference, we’re here to help with our top poster design tips. Before we dive in, let’s define exactly what an academic poster is. The way we think…
Top tips for organising a virtual academic conference
One of our partners, Kirsty Melvin, who has many years experience of academic conferences, shares her top tips for managing virtual conferences, to ensure a problem-free experience. As we become more and more accustomed to the world of virtual…
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. When we chat to our clients, who range from Professional Conference Organisers (PCOs), charities and association management…
A message from Oxford Abstracts for the Festive Season
From everyone at Oxford Abstracts, we’d like to wish you a Happy Christmas and to thank you for your continued custom and support. It has been a challenging year, to say the least, but sometimes challenges bring out the best in us and are often…
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 our…
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 a…
Powerful new features, for outstanding virtual conferences
While conference organisers are exploring hybrid events in the long term, virtual conferences are still very much the order of the day. There are various platforms that offer different types of services that may be required for a virtual conference…
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. That…
Are hybrid events the future of academic conferences?
By now, most of us have become used to virtual conferences and events. For most of this year, everything from business meetings to major academic conferences have been held on Skype, Zoom, or other forms of video conferencing software. There have…
Academic conferences in the post lockdown world: 5 ways they’ll be different
We’re living in a new world for academic conferences. 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. This can be said for academic conferences, which since…
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. Having gone to all the trouble of collecting…
Case study: From physical to virtual conference - a quick and painless journey
Background Furman Engaged is an annual event showcasing the diverse and immersive learning experiences that students participate in at Furman University, South Carolina. Following a successful 2019 event, Oxford Abstracts was delighted to have been…
Want powerful conference management software but don’t have the budget? Here’s how you can.
So you’re about to start planning your academic or research conference. It could be a year away, or you might have decided to host it as a virtual conference, but one thing that is going to figure into your planning is the restrictions we are all…
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 work…
How do I transition to a virtual conference? Your conference management software questions answered.
As the old adage goes: ‘the show must go on’, and though the Covid-19 crisis has shut down borders and left most of us locked in our homes, conference organisers have adapted. Over the coming months several of our clients’ conferences that were…
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. If your conference is due to take place…
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 the…
Abstract management: how to deal with late breaking abstracts
Choosing the right abstract management software is a crucial element in the early stages of planning your conference. Being confident that the system you choose will handle the myriad tasks required, as well as having absolute trust in its capacity…
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