15th International Symposium on Nuclear and Environmental Radiochemical Analysis
This conference will invite presentations of current research into the development and application of radiochemical analysis.
Date
7–10 September 2026
Subject areas
Analytical , Environmental , Organic , Energy , Inorganic
Location
Portsmouth, UK
The Radiochemistry Group is delighted to announce the 15th International Symposium on Nuclear and Environmental Radiochemical Analysis (ERA15) will be taking place at the University of Porstmouth on 7-10th September 2026.
The Nuclear and Environmental Radiochemical Analysis (ERA) conference series is the flagship international symposium hosted and organised by the RSC Radiochemistry Group for scientists and professionals working across fields involving analytical chemistry, radiochemistry, nuclear medicine, environmental science and technology, and radioactive waste disposal.
The 2026 conference will be the 15th edition of ERA conference series, which has been held every four years since 1970. The event typically attracts around 130-140 attendees (including exhibitor attending staff) 鈥� comprising national and international delegates from both industry and academia. The conference especially strives to provide a welcoming and supportive environment for early career scientists and postgraduate students to present their work.
The subject matter presented at ERA spans environmental radiochemistry and radioecology, nuclear industry decommissioning, radiation detection and imaging, medical imaging, radioanalytical techniques and nuclear forensics.
Also included as part of the conference itinerary are networking opportunities, including an ice-breaker event on the first evening, a formal evening poster presentation, and a conference gala dinner which will be held on board HMS Warrior at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard (part of the National Museum of the Royal Navy).
Draft agenda
Monday 7 September
17:00 - 22:00 - Registration, networking BBQ and drinks reception
Tuesday 8 September
08:30 - 18:00 - Oral presentation sessions
18:00 - 22:00 - Evening poster session, buffet and drs reception
Wednesday 9 September
08:30 - 18:00 - Oral presentation sessions
19:00 - 23:30 - ERA15 Conference Gala Dinner at HMS Warrior
Thursday 10 September
08:30 - 13:00 - Oral presentation sessions
13:00 - 14:00 - Lunch and conference close
ERA15 scientific committee
Louise Natrajan (Chair), University of Manchester, UK
Liam Abrahamsen-Mills - UKNNL and RSC Radiochemistry Group Vice Chair
Robert Baker, Trinity College Dublin, Ireland
Andrea Cherkouk, HZDR, Dresden, Germany
Marco Strok, Josef Stefan Institute, Ljubljana, Slovenia
Bjorn Drobot, HZDR, Dresden, Germany
Rizlan Bernier-Latmani, EPFL, Lausanne, Switzerland
Robin Steudtner, HZDR, Dresden, Germany
Venue and accomodation information
The conference will be held in the Richmond Building at the University of Portsmouth. The university campus is located close to Portsmouth city centre and is close to an array of local hotels and facilities.
Accomodation is also available at the University of Portsmouth student halls. Single en-suite rooms are available on a bed and breakfast basis for 拢TBC per night, and can be booked directly by delegates through the University online store (link to be available soon).聽
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Event details
We are now accepting abstracts for both oral and poster presentations.
Abstracts should be submitted via the submission link on this page.聽
Please prepare your abstract on the abstract template provided. Abstracts should be a maximum of one page, in Calibri size 11 text font. Figures, tables, and schemes can be embedded in the abstract, keeping within the one-page limit.
Oral submission deadline: 28 June 2026
Poster submission deadline: 27 July 2026
Deadlines
REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!聽
ERA15 delegate fees
Early Bird rates - register by 28 June 2026:
RSC Member - 拢533聽
Non-member - 拢639
RSC Student Member - 拢373
Student Non-member - 拢448
Standard rates - apply from 29 June 2026:
RSC Member - 拢613
Non-member - 拢735
RSC Student Member - 拢410
Student Non-member - 拢492
Your ERA15 delegate fee includes:
*Attendance at the ERA15 ice-breaker and networking event on Monday 7 September, including BBQ and drinks reception
*Access to all oral presentation sessions on Tuesday 8, Wednesday 9 and Thursday 10 September, including refreshments and lunch each day
*Access to the evening poster session on Tuesday 8 September, including buffet and drinks reception
*Attendance at the ERA Conference Gala Dinner on the evening of Wednesday 9 September on board HMS Warrior, part of the National Museum of the Royal Navy at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard.聽
*Conference delegate pack, including abstract booklet
If you are unable to attend the entire event, you may choose to attend up to two individual days, bookable at a daily rate. Day 1 (Monday 7 September) is not available for separate booking and can only be booked as part of the full event registration.
Daily delegate rates
RSC Member - 拢193
Non-member - 拢232
RSC Student Member - 拢135
Student Non-member - 拢162
The daily ERA15 delegate fee includes:
*Access to all oral presentation sessions on the day(s) of your booking (Tuesday 8, Wednesday 9 or Thursday 10 September), including refreshments and lunch each day.
*If booking Tuesday 8 September, access to the evening poster session including buffet and drinks reception
*Conference delegate pack, including abstract booklet
The deadline for registration is 09 August 2026.
Please ensure you have completed your registration by this date as we will not be able to accept late delegate registrations.
Deadlines
University of Portsmouth
Richmond Building, University of Portsmouth, Portland Street, Portsmouth, PO1 3DE, UK