Researchers from all over the UK and beyond attended a major vision science congress hosted by Glasgow Caledonian University. 👏 The 2025 British Congress of Optometry and Vision Science (BCOVS) discussed the latest developments in visual science. 👓 The annual conference brings together researchers from the fields of optometry, orthoptics, ophthalmology, vision science, and psychology. This year’s event attracted a broad spectrum of contributions, with abstracts submitted by PhD students, early-career researchers, and senior academics. 🤝 Speakers from as far afield as Australia and the US gave talks on myopia and imaging, applied vision research and AI in vision science, visual perception and technology, public health and qualitative research, and educational research. Dr Joanne Wood, Professor of the School of Optometry and Vision Science at QUT (Queensland University of Technology), Australia, Professor David Whitaker of Cardiff University / Prifysgol Caerdydd, and Professor Mark Bullimore of the University of Houston were the keynote speakers. 💬 Dr Sven Jonuscheit, chair of the BCOVS organising committee and Senior Lecturer in Vision Sciences at the University, said: “BCOVS 2025 provided a dynamic platform for knowledge exchange and collaboration.” The conference, held on September 1 and 2, kicked off with a Scottish-themed dinner and traditional ceilidh. “The conference is renowned for its welcoming and supportive environment, particularly for early-career researchers,” added Dr Jonuscheit, who is also Research Group Lead for the Vision Research Group in the School of Health and Life Sciences' Research Centre for Health (ReaCH). “We hope delegates enjoyed their time in Glasgow and at Glasgow Caledonian, and left feeling inspired, motivated and equipped with new ideas to advance their research.”
Thanks to Sven Jonuscheit and all the team for hosting a tremendous #BCOVS2025. The Ulster University crew from the Centre for Optometry and Vision science were delighted to contribute to the fantastic programme.
Congratulations to everyone involved in the organisation and planning of such a magnificent event. 👏 Thank you for inviting us to participate.
Thanks to Sven Jonuscheit and the vision sciences team for organising and hosting. It was a great event!
What a brilliant two days. A pleasure to be there!
Optometry lecturer, Aston University, Birmingham, UK
1moWonderful conference. BCOVS is always such a friendly place to share. Fabulous to spend some time in Glasgow. Roll on next year