Open for Registration and Abstract Submissions
The main event in the calendar for the UK Association for the Study of Obesity is taking place in the city of Aberdeen and is being hosted by P&J Live, and the local organising committee will be co-led by Professor Alex Johnstone and Dr Kevin Deans
The landscape of obesity prevention and management is rapidly changing, and UKCO 2025 brings together the latest scientific research and patient perspectives on current issues:
Understanding Obesity: From research to Clinical and Public Health Practice
Following a sell-out UKCO in Oxford in 2024, we encourage people to register early to avoid disappointment! We are looking forward to welcoming you to Aberdeen for packed 2-day programme full of talks, symposia and networking opportunities with colleagues and friends.
Venue Description:
P&J Live is the North East of Scotland’s award-winning event venue, boasting a world-class conference and exhibition facility. Our conference hub provides the perfect environment to listen and learn with state-of-the-art AV equipment. The facility is the most sustainable event venue in the UK, to minimise the carbon footprint of the event.
Aberdeen city is known as the granite city, with sparkling and beautiful buildings. It is a compact city located on the coast, and surrounded by golf courses, castles and the nearby Cairngorms. It has a vibrant city culture with history and art.
Plenary speakers confirmed are:
- Professor John Speakman, University of Aberdeen
- Professor Naveed Sattar, University of Glasgow
- Professor Louisa Ells, Leeds Beckett University
- Ken Clare, Leeds Beckett University
- Dr Jules Goodlet-Rowley, Scottish Government
- Claire Hislop, Public Health Scotland
- Dr Gillian Purdon, Food Standards Scotland
Registration
You can register here
The early bird rates end at 23:59 (BST) 30th June 2025
| Member Rates | Incl. VAT |
| Standard member – early bird rate | £350 |
| Standard member – standard rate | £435 |
| Student member – early bird rate | £240 |
| Student member – standard rate | £295 |
| Student member – on-site rate | £550 |
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| Non-member rates (academic, NHS, charity attendees, non-commercial) | Incl. VAT |
| Standard – early bird rate | £470 |
| Standard – standard rate | £550 |
| Student – early bird rate | £365 |
| Student – standard rate | £420 |
| Student – on-site rate | £550 |
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| Commercial and Industry Representatives | Incl. VAT |
| Standard member – early bird rate | £575 |
| Standard member – standard rate | £575 |
Apply for a Travel Bursary
The Association for the Study of Obesity is offering up to eight travel bursaries of £250 to help support ASO members who would otherwise be excluded from attending UK Congress on Obesity (UKCO) 2025.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Must be an ASO member
- Preference will be given to those who have submitted an abstract to present work at UKCO
- Priority will be given to applicants who demonstrate that they have no funds which could reasonably be used to pay for their attendance at an academic conference
Award Prize:
- £250 to cover attendance at UKCO 2025
- 20 June 2025
🔗 Find out more and apply: ASO Travel Bursary
Save the Date: ASO Early Career Researcher (ECR) Event
Ahead of UKCO 2025, we are excited to host our ECR event, offering a fantastic opportunity for early career researchers to connect, share experiences, and gain valuable insights.
- Tuesday 9th September 2025
- 11am – 5pm
- The Rowett Institute,Forresterhilll, Aberdeen
🔗 More details: ECR Event Information
Call for Abstracts
UKCO 2025 welcomes researchers, clinicians, those in public health, and other professionals to present their latest clinical and non-clinical research to a diverse audience of experts and peers.
We invite submissions for:
✅ Oral Presentations
✅ Rapid Fire Presentations (shorter oral presentations)
✅ Poster Presentations
✅ 3-Minute Thesis Competition
This congress encourages innovation, highlights new research, and promotes best practices in obesity research and treatment.
Abstract submission deadline:
The abstract submission deadline has been extended to 23:59 (BST) Sunday 11 May 2025.
🔗Apply here
We look forward to welcoming you to Aberdeen for the 10th UK Congress on Obesity on the 10th and 11th of September 2025.
More details to come soon!
For queries relating to UKCO please email: UK Congress on Obesity ukco@conferencecollective.co.uk
Key UKCO Dates:
- Member-led symposia proposals and associated abstracts: Deadline 31st March 2025
- Abstract submission: Deadline 6th May 2025
- Travel bursaries: Deadline 20th June 2025
- Early bird registration: Deadline 30th June 2025
- Conference registration closes 22nd August 2025
- UKCO ECR meeting: 9th September 2025
- UKCO 2025: 10th to 11th September 2025
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