BIAZA Research Conference

Join us at Chester Zoo for the 2025 BIAZA Research Conference on Tuesday 8 and Wednesday 9 July (with optional icebreaker event on 7 July).

For more information and booking details https://www.chesterzoo.org/events/biaza-research-conference-2025

BIAZA Research Conference 2025 Abstract Submission

The BIAZA Research Conference will take place on the 8^th and 9^th July at Chester Zoo, showcasing a wide variety of zoo and aquarium research from industry professionals, academics and students. We are now inviting submissions for oral and poster presentations. If you would like to submit an abstract, please complete the Abstract form and submit via admin@biaza.org.uk. Abstract submission will close on 28^th March 2025 - extended!  Submission will now close on 4th April to allow extra time for supervisor sign off.

The following guidelines are designed to help you prepare a strong abstract that will meet the evaluation criteria used by reviewers. Be sure to clearly address each of the following aspects in your abstract to ensure your research is presented clearly, logically, and with strong potential impact.

1. Rationale: The rationale of your research should clearly demonstrate the purpose of your study and the importance of the issue being investigated. It should indicate how your research advances existing knowledge or addresses an important gap.

2. Specific Aims: Your abstract should present clear, specific research questions or hypotheses that align with achievable aims. It is crucial that these aims are both focused and relevant to your research objectives.

3. Methodology: Your methodology should be described in sufficient detail (e.g. data collection, time frames, analyses), and an ethical statement should be included if applicable (not part of the word count).

4. Results and Interpretation: Your abstract should present the results (or expected outcomes) of your research clearly and demonstrate how these lead to conclusions and/or recommendations.

5. Potential Impact: Your abstract should clearly describe the potential impact of your research, both in terms of practical application to zoo or aquarium practice and/or the broader academic field.