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Auditory Science Meeting 2026
Previously called the 'Basic Auditory Science (BAS) Meeting' and the 'BSA Short Papers Meeting', the
Auditory Science Meeting is an annual conference where hearing scientists from around the UK (and beyond)
connect or reunite, and present their latest research.
The next meeting will mark its 50th anniversary and will be held in Manchester on Tuesday
8th – Wednesday 9th September.
This page will be updated as details are confirmed.
Registration was limited to 110 delegates, with places filled in order of registration.
Registration closed
Payment closed
Abstract submission closed
Registration fees:
- Standard rate: £140
- Student rate: £80
Please use the same email address for registration and payment.
Abstract submission is only available after registration.
Registration includes the conference dinner on 8 September 2026.
Lunch and other food are not provided.
Sponsors
Auditory Science Meeting 2026 is sponsored by Sonova and WS Audiology.
Key dates
Save the date
From
Tuesday 8th September 2026, 9:15 am UK time
To
Wednesday 9th September 2026, 4:45 pm UK time
Location
Core Technology Facility
46 Grafton Street, Manchester M13 9WU
Registration deadline
Monday 15th June 2026, 11:59 pm UK time
Extended to: Monday 22nd June 2026, 11:59 pm UK time
Abstract submission deadline
Monday 15th June 2026, 11:59 pm UK time
Extended to: Monday 22nd June 2026, 11:59 pm UK time
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About the meeting
Event details
The Auditory Science Meeting (ASM) is an annual conference where hearing scientists from around the
UK (and beyond) connect or reunite, and present their latest research.
The meeting has existed in one form or another since 1977
and has previously been called the 'Basic Auditory Science (BAS)
Meeting' and the 'BSA Short Papers Meeting'.
ASM2026 will take place in Manchester, and will be hosted jointly by Manchester Centre
for Audiology and Deafness at The University of Manchester, and the University of Salford.
ASM2026 will include a variety of talks spanning basic to translational hearing research.
Ample time will be scheduled for viewing posters and networking.
Delegates may submit abstracts for either an oral presentation or a poster.
People
Organising committee
Chris Plack
The University of Manchester (UoM)
Rebecca Vos
University of Salford
Karolina Kluk-de Kort
UoM
Jennifer Firth
Nottingham University
Get in touch
Contact us
Email:
ASM2026@manchester.ac.uk
Please note, the email inbox is not checked daily. We aim to respond to queries
within five working days.
Programme
Outline programme
Tuesday 8 September 2026
| Time |
Activity |
| 09:15–09:45 |
Arrival, registration & poster set up |
| 09:45–10:00 |
Welcome & housekeeping |
| 10:00–11:00 |
Session 1: Speech communication, speech-in-noise and listening effort |
| 11:00–11:30 |
Break & poster viewing |
| 11:30–13:00 |
Session 2: Cochlear implants and electric hearing |
| 13:00–14:30 |
Lunch & poster viewing |
| 14:30–15:45 |
Session 3: Auditory perception, attention, prediction and cognition |
| 15:45–16:15 |
Break & poster viewing |
| 16:15–17:15 |
The Ted Evans Lecture |
| 17:15–17:55 |
Poster viewing & networking
ASM business meeting
|
| 19:15–22:00 |
Dinner at HOME |
Wednesday 9 September 2026
| Time |
Activity |
| 09:30–09:50 |
Arrival |
| 09:50–10:00 |
Welcome & housekeeping |
| 10:00–11:15 |
Session 4: Hearing-health risk, noise exposure and real-world listening |
| 11:15–11:45 |
Break & poster viewing |
| 11:45–13:00 |
Session 5: Wider health factors, comorbidities and interdisciplinary translation |
| 13:00–14:30 |
Lunch & poster viewing |
| 14:30–15:45 |
Session 6: Clinical rehabilitation, intervention and outcomes |
| 15:45–16:30 |
Poster viewing & networking |
| 16:30–16:45 |
Closing remarks |
Programme in detail (provisional)
Presenters
Information for presenters
Oral presentations
Each oral presentation has been allocated 15 minutes in total.
We recommend allowing 12 minutes for the presentation, followed by
3 minutes for questions and discussion.
Presentation slides should be uploaded to the conference Dropbox by
1 September 2026.
The upload page will ask for your name and email address, but you do not
need a Dropbox account.
Upload presentation slides
Poster presentations
Poster boards are 2.1 m high × 1.2 m wide.
The recommended poster format is A0 portrait.
Please bring your poster with you and set it up during conference
registration, ready for the first poster session.
Venue
Location
Interactive map
Visitor information
Food and accommodation
A list of nearby cafés, restaurants, supermarkets, indoor places to eat takeaway or packed lunches, and
hotels is provided below to help delegates plan their visit.
Distances, star ratings, prices, and availability are approximate and should be checked directly before
visiting or booking.
These suggestions are provided for convenience only and do not represent formal recommendations or
endorsements.
Restaurants and cafés near the venue
| Name |
Type |
Approx. distance |
Link |
| Turing Tap |
British pub |
0.2 miles |
Map |
Website
|
| Red Chilli |
Beijing and Sichuan food |
0.2 miles |
Map |
Website
|
| Kro Bar |
Bar and restaurant with a Danish flavour |
0.3 miles |
Map |
Website
|
| Christie’s Café |
British cuisine |
0.4 miles |
Map |
Website
|
| Manchester Museum Café |
Locally sourced food and drinks |
0.5 miles |
Map |
Website
|
| Tai Wu |
Cantonese, Sichuan and Dim Sum |
0.5 miles |
Map |
Website
|
Nearby supermarkets
| Name |
Approx. distance |
Link |
| Morrisons |
0.2 miles |
Map |
| Sainsbury’s Local |
0.2 miles |
Map |
Indoor places to eat takeaway or packed lunches
| Name |
Approx. distance |
Link |
| Students’ Union |
0.3 miles |
Map |
| Ellen Wilkinson Building, ground floor common room |
0.3 miles |
Map |
Hotels near the venue
| Name |
Approx. distance |
Rating |
Price |
Link |
| Travelodge Manchester Upper Brook Street |
0.2 miles |
3-star |
From approx. £40/night |
Map |
Website
|
| Hyatt Regency Manchester |
0.7 miles |
4-star |
From approx. £137/night;
University rate available
|
Map |
Website
|
| Premier Inn Manchester City Centre Princess Street |
0.7 miles |
3-star |
From approx. £70/night |
Map
|
Website
|
| Hotel ibis Manchester Centre Princess Street |
0.9 miles |
2-star |
From approx. £34/night |
Map |
Website
|
| Holiday Inn Express Manchester Oxford Road |
1 mile |
3-star |
From approx. £62/night |
Map |
Website
|
| Maldron Hotel Manchester City Centre |
1 mile |
4-star |
From approx. £85/night |
Map |
Website
|
| Kimpton Clocktower Hotel |
1 mile |
4-star |
From approx. £110/night |
Map |
Website
|
