Submission Guidelines

Submissions are being called for abstracts. If possible, session submissions should relate to the conference topics. Further details about the conference topics can be found on the conference topics webpage.

In all sessions it is expected that delegates will have an opportunity to actively participate in the session. 

Paper presentation

Paper proposals should describe original work which has given rise to substantial results, has made a significant impact on educational practice or has resulted in a change in departmental policy. The 3 best papers will be selected for publication in the HE Academy-ICS refereed e-Journal "ITALICS". The presentation should last a maximum of 20 minutes allowing the audience opportunity for commentary and questions in the remaining 10 minutes.

In the first instance please ensure that your abstract proposal is no longer 300 - 500 words.

How To Submit

To submit a proposal a downloadable Word version of the proposal form is available (DOC, 68KB).

All papers should be submitted in Microsoft Word format (97-2003 preferred), via heacademy-ics@ulster.ac.uk.

Additionally we would also like you to send a hard copy of your paper to:

Conference Secretariat,
Higher Education Academy-ICS,
Faculty of Engineering,
University of Ulster at Jordanstown,
Shore Road,
Newtownabbey,
Co. Antrim BT37 0QB.

Please ensure that all hard copies are of good quality, preferably using a laser printer.

All submissions will be subject to an anonymous peer review process.

Every paper must be presented by at least one of the authors or a nominee, otherwise their paper will not be included in the conference proceedings. Contributors invited to present at the conference must register as a delegate by Friday 25th June 2010.

We look forward to receiving your contributions. Please note the deadline for the receipt of submissions is Friday 21st May 2010. You should receive an email confirming receipt of your submission within one working week. If you do not receive this or would like further details please contact the conference team by email (heacademy-ics@ulster.ac.uk) or by phone on (028) 90368020.