The Oxford Abstracts blog

New features for May - In-line comments integration

We are excited to launch our brand new feature to our system - In-line comments. This brand new feature enables reviewers to easily add comments to abstracts, with the aim of helping to improve communication between reviewers and submitters. While…

All you need to know about hybrid conferences

Discover what a hybrid conference is, and the advantages and challenges that come with organising and hosting one. For the last two years, those in the conference industry have become used to the standard in-person conference model transitioning to…

New features for February - including Zoom integration

Discover the latest software features - including:  Full Zoom Integration Copy email templates Schedule abstracts in a symposium Submitters' sessions on personal dashboards Zoom Integration We are delighted to announce our newest addition to the…

Why you need to stop using spreadsheets to manage your abstracts

Spreadsheet management of your abstract submissions is a thing of the past. Fast forward to abstract management software to not only save time but to keep track of every stage, with ALL information available at your fingertips. Many customers come to…

New year, new features. Introducing Video Chat and Universal Search

Introducing you to video chat and universal search function - brand new features to our software. Video chat works with Group and Private chat, so as well as messaging, attendees can now connect with each other in the same way as Zoom, but within the…

The Best Abstract Management Software for 2022 (A Comparison)

Making it easier for you to compare which abstract management system is better suited for your needs. There are many abstract management software providers on the market, with vastly differing set-ups, packages and features. Many (including Oxford…

Conference management: 5 benefits of hosting a virtual conference

If you’re still undecided whether to host a virtual conference, discover below a few of their core benefits. Virtual conferences have been a technical possibility for several years and, while they are sometimes deemed a second rate alternative to…

Why we don't offer discounts

At Oxford Abstracts we make things simple for our customers which is why we, unlike most of our competitors, publish our prices on our website. Our transparent, no-nonsense, no-hidden-extras price list shows exactly what you will be paying and what…

Questions to ask when looking for academic peer review software

Determining which academic peer review software is right for your establishment can seem daunting, but we’ve put together a few key questions and explanations for you to use when looking for this software. Academic peer review is the standard process…

Four simple steps to writing a comprehensive and professional academic peer review

Understanding how to review abstracts and why these processes are important steps in the overall process; will help you to efficiently and effectively review these papers. Take a look at our four simple steps below to help you with your academic peer…

What is the academic peer review process?

The academic peer review process is used in research and academic conferences (as well as academic journals), and is essentially the evaluation of an abstract or paper - by qualified individuals (peers) to assess if it’s worthy of being published in…

Showcase your exhibitors with Oxford Abstracts

Our fantastic new feature is here, and it will help virtual exhibitors to showcase their services, while easily connecting with attendees. We are delighted to unveil our exciting, brand new feature -  the Virtual Exhibitor Space. Not only is it a…

How to avoid Zoom fatigue

Working remotely has some truly wonderful benefits, but have you ever experienced the effects of Zoom fatigue? Here’s our guide to help you avoid this 21st-century problem. The term Zoom fatigue started appearing online around 6 months ago, when most…

How to write an abstract

Writing an abstract for your paper may seem easy enough but can sometimes be overlooked. As this is usually the key decision-maker to whether you're chosen to speak at a conference; we’ve provided the following tips below, so you can get the most out…

What is a symposium?

Most academic conferences start with the business of abstract submission. This can be a one stage, or maybe even a multi-stage process, with several streams taking place simultaneously - eg. research and practice, or sequentially - usually abstracts…

Oxford Abstracts selected by CASSS

We're delighted to have been selected, after a detailed procurement process, as the provider of abstract management services to CASSS. CASSS are a global community of industry, academic and regulatory professionals who work together to resolve…

Keep your attendees engaged and connected with the new group chat feature

Our latest feature introduces Group Chats for admins and attendees within the Professional Conference Platform. We're delighted to announce our brand new feature. In addition to private and event-wide chat - both admins and attendees can now create…

I've never managed abstracts before, where do I start?

As with any project, you’ll need a realistic plan, a good team and the right tools. Before we plunge into what managing abstracts involves, here are our top tips: Start early. Typically, the process of abstract management begins many months before…

Which type of mobile app should I create for my event? Native, web or hybrid?

All the pros and cons of each style of app, and how to choose the right one for your event. Once upon a time, about 13 years ago, the term ‘app’ started to permeate public discourse thanks to the launch of the Apple App store, with Google Play…

Top creative tips for designing an academic poster that stands out from the rest

Make your academic poster stand out from the rest, with our simple tips below. Do you want to know how to make your academic poster stand out? Whether for an in-person or virtual conference, we’re here to help with our top poster design tips. Before…

Top tips for organising a virtual academic conference

One of our partners, Kirsty Melvin, who has many years experience of academic conferences, shares her top tips for managing virtual conferences, to ensure a problem-free experience. As we become more and more accustomed to the world of virtual…

Is Oxford Abstracts the right peer review software for me?

Oxford Abstracts provides academic peer review software for any size of academic conference, from 1 to 10,000+ submissions. When we chat to our clients, who range from Professional Conference Organisers (PCOs), charities and association management…

A message from Oxford Abstracts for the Festive Season

From everyone at Oxford Abstracts, we’d like to wish you a Happy Christmas and to thank you for your continued custom and support. It has been a challenging year, to say the least, but sometimes challenges bring out the best in us and are often…

Free package - now with unlimited abstract submission

Unlimited abstracts submissions as standard for all of our packages, including our FREE version. With our largest conference to date receiving over 4500 submissions, we felt it was time to offer unlimited abstracts as standard to all our packages…

5 ways to monetize your virtual conference

Virtual conferences can be expensive to run, even though there aren’t any of the normal out going’s for an in-person event.  We take a look at 5 ways to monetize your virtual conference. Even without the high cost of hiring spaces or arranging…

Powerful new features, for outstanding virtual conferences

Discover the latest features on both our Online Conference Program’s. These include; flexible control and visibility of timezones, custom link and QR code creator, downloadable sessions to calendars, comments enabled on abstracts/sessions, plus so…

We’re here to help

In an age of seemingly limitless choices of services and products online, customer service is increasingly a factor when it comes to forming a decision when you make a purchase, so getting it right is crucial for gaining, and retaining, clients. That…

Are hybrid events the future of academic conferences?

With virtual conferences being the “norm” for everyone during 2020/2021, we want to delve deeper and find out whether hybrid events will be the future for academic conferences. By now, most of us have become used to virtual conferences and events…

Academic conferences in the post lockdown world: 5 ways they’ll be different

In this article, we take a look at how academic conferencing has changed and how they will work in a post lockdown world. Discover below the five ways we think these conferences will be different. We’re living in a new world for academic conferences…

So much more than abstract management

Oxford Abstracts is well known as a cost effective and flexible system to manage abstract submission for your academic conferences. However, you can also use it to manage a lot more than just abstracts. Having gone to all the trouble of collecting…

Case study: From physical to virtual conference - a quick and painless journey

Background Furman Engaged is an annual event showcasing the diverse and immersive learning experiences that students participate in at Furman University, South Carolina. Following a successful 2019 event, Oxford Abstracts was delighted to have been…

Want powerful conference management software but don’t have the budget? Here’s how you can.

So you’re about to start planning your academic or research conference. It could be a year away, or you might have decided to host it as a virtual conference, but one thing that is going to figure into your planning is the restrictions we are all…

5 tips for setting up abstract management software

Abstract management software is invaluable to research and academic conference organisers, and that's why we wanted to provide you with 5 top tips to help you set up your system. Reliable and flexible abstract management software is vital to all…

How do I transition to a virtual conference? Your conference management software questions answered.

As the old adage goes: ‘the show must go on’, and though the Covid-19 crisis has shut down borders and left most of us locked in our homes, conference organisers have adapted. Over the coming months several of our clients’ conferences that were…

Staying connected, so that we keep working to assist our clients during Covid-19

Here in the UK, we’re two weeks into lockdown, and the impact that this unprecedented disruption is having on the academic conference industry, both here and overseas, has become very apparent. We are all affected - from researchers, academics…

COVID-19 and your conference management: We’re here to help

The next few months are going to be challenging times for conference planners. Anyone organising an event is trying to make plans in the face of unprecedented uncertainty and it's very hard to know what to do. If your conference is due to take place…

Hindsight is 20/20, according to a conference organiser

Oxford Abstracts has many years of experience supplying abstract management software to PCOs, charities, association management organisations and academic institutions. We are delighted to be able to say we have retained many, many clients over the…

Abstract management: how to deal with late breaking abstracts

Choosing the right abstract management software is a crucial element in the early stages of planning your conference. Being confident that the system you choose will handle the myriad tasks required, as well as having absolute trust in its capacity…