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Bringing together educators, optometrists and researchers involved in optometry education. <\/p>\n

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The first Optometry Education Conference will take place\u00a0online\u00a0on Monday 29 June 2026, introduced by The University of Manchester. We are looking forward to welcoming you.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

This conference\u00a0seeks\u00a0to bring together researchers, optometrists and educators involved in undergraduate and postgraduate optometry teaching\/supervision. It is an opportunity to meet colleagues, share good practice and learn about developments in optometry education.\u202f<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Abstracts<\/h2>\n

Abstract submissions for 2026 are now closed. The below is for information only.\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

We invite colleagues to\u00a0submit\u00a0abstracts for the conference to one of two streams. The abstract submission portal for 2026 will open at the start of January 2026.<\/p>\n

Completed work\u00a0<\/h3>\n

Abstracts presenting scholarship based on completed optometry education research (including completed teaching evaluation) that include a study design,\u00a0methods\u00a0and results.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Teaching innovation and work in progress\u00a0<\/h3>\n

Abstracts describing innovation in optometry education that report novel teaching, learning or assessment approaches that have been delivered but have not yet been fully evaluated.<\/p>\n

Please\u00a0submit\u00a0abstracts using our dedicated portal.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Registration<\/h2>\n

We’re\u00a0excited to welcome you to the world’s first dedicated Optometry Education Conference.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Registration is free.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

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If you have any questions about the event, please contact us.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Email:\u00a0<\/span>optometry.educationconference@manchester.ac.uk<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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