Key Info

The British Congress of Optometry and Vision Science (BCOVS) is an annual conference that usually takes place at one of the UK universities that house an optometry degree course, and who are members of the Optometry Schools Council. It is a place for sharing optometry and vision science research, encompassing a wide range of interests and specialism, and is famed for being friendly and supportive for early career researchers.

BCOVS 2025

When: 1st – 2nd September 2025

Where: Glasgow Caledonian University, G4 0BA

Format: In-person conference

Attendees: Attendance will incur a registration fee of £65 (academics and professionals) / £45 (PhD candidates, Prof D candidates, Postdocs) / £25 (students at MSc/MOptom/BSc level). This fee will cover attendance and refreshments (including lunch on both days).

Social event: When registering for the conference there will be an option to come to the social event including dinner on the evening of the 1 September – this will be an additional £50.

Key dates

1 June               Abstract submission opens

25 July              Abstract submission closes

1 Aug              Author notification sent to first authors

1-2 Sep          Conference taking place