Recent Appointees in Materials Science (RAMS) 2026 Conference
Date
3–4 September 2026
Subject areas
Materials , Sustainability , Biological , Energy , Nanoscience
Location
Edinburgh, UK
The Recent Appointees in Materials Science (RAMS) 2026 Conference is a UK meeting that brings together researchers from across the materials science community and related disciplines.
RAMS 2026 is particularly aimed at recent appointees, early-career academic staff, independent research fellows and emerging research leaders who are building or leading an independent research profile. The meeting provides a focused space to present new research, meet peers across the UK materials community, discuss future research directions and build collaborations.
Hosted by the University of Edinburgh, RAMS 2026 will take place on 3–4 September 2026 at the Sanderson Building, King’s Buildings campus. The programme will cover a broad range of topics in materials science, including Sustainable Energy & Functional Materials, Bio & Soft Materials, and AI for Materials Discovery.
Visit the website: https://eng.ed.ac.uk/rams2026
Register and submit your abstract by Friday 14 August 2026.
Researchers are warmly encouraged to register and submit an abstract.
For more information on the programme, keynote speakers, registration and abstract submission, please visit the RAMS 2026 website.
Deadlines
Useful links
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RAMS 2026 website
Find event information, research themes, keynote speakers, programme detail
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Registration
Register to attend RAMS 2026 and view registration fees and deadlines.
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Abstract submission form
Submit your abstract for consideration for an oral or poster presentation.
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Event details
Abstracts can be submitted free of charge. Please submit your abstract using the RAMS 2026 Abstract Submission Form: https://forms.office.com/e/jLtwhxQsKf?origin=lprLink
Abstracts must be written in English and should be checked carefully for spelling and grammar. Unusual abbreviations should be written in full when first used.
Abstracts are limited to 500 words, excluding the title, authors and affiliations. You may include up to five keywords. Please also include a short statement of up to 100 words explaining why your submission is innovative and/or creative.
You may submit more than one abstract. However, each presenter may give a maximum of one oral presentation. Each abstract will be assessed independently.
Submitting more than one abstract does not guarantee selection for an oral presentation. Abstracts not selected for an oral presentation may be offered a poster presentation instead.
At least one author must register for every accepted contribution.
Abstract submission deadline: Friday 14 August 2026
For questions, email [email protected].
Deadlines
The full conference pass includes:
- access to all programmed sessions
- a conference delegate pack
- lunch and refreshments during the meeting
- the conference dinner on Thursday 3 September 2026
Registration fees
Academic delegate — £200 Includes an oral or poster presentation, if accepted.
Student delegate — £150 Includes a poster presentation, if accepted.
Industrial delegate — £300
Plenary speaker — £0
Final registration deadline: Friday 14 August 2026
Deadlines
King’s Buildings campus, University of Edinburgh
Sanderson Building, King’s Buildings campus, University of Edinburgh, Sanderson Building, King’s Buildings campus, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, EH9 3FB, UK
Venue details URL
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University of Edinburgh
University of Edinburgh, Room 2.2008A, James Clerk Maxwell Building, Peter Guthrie Tait Road, EH9 3FD, UK