Are you a student and thinking about attending IEEE IUS 2019?
IEEE IUS is encouraging students and recent graduates in the field of ultrasonics to attend the Symposia in 2019. See below for some of the key advantages to attend IEEE IUS 2019 as a student:
Travel Awards
All students who have been selected to receive travel grants will be notified no later than Monday 15th July.
Discounted Rate
A special reduced registration rate for the Symposium and the Short-Courses will be available for students only. We will provide further information shortly.
Networking
Use the Symposium to kick-start your career – with more than 1000 delegates from different countries and organisations attending, IEEE IUS 2019 will provide plenty of opportunity to get-to-know other students, potential employers and renowned speakers. Join social events, such as the Welcome Reception or the Conference Dinner, to maximise your networking opportunities.
Designated Student Events
Special events, such as the Student-Industry Networking Event or the Presidents Reception, will take place during the Symposium. You can find further information here.
Awards
Outstanding work from students will be acknowledged through special student prizes
Living Costs
The SEC is well located and the city centre can be reached easily, which offers a large variety of dining options ranging from supermarkets offering £3 meal deals, numerous delis and cafes, to high street chain restaurants and many more sit-down local restaurants. We have provided a summary of different living costs at a range of budgets for your stay in Glasgow during the congress. Please note prices may change until 2019 and are an indication only.
| Budget | Midrange | Top End | |
| Accommodation | Dorm Beds/ Hostel: £15 – 30 | Double room: £80 – 100 | Double room in boutique/four-star hotel: £175 – 225 |
| Eating Out | Markets, lunch specials: £5–10 per person | Two-course dinner with glass of wine: £30 per person | Three-course dinner (including wine) in top restaurant: £70–100 per person |
| Drinking | Beer (1 pint): £2.75 – 4.50 | Wine (1 small glass): £2.50 – 4.00 | Cocktails: £6.00 – 12.00 |
| Social & Entertainment | Many museums and galleries: free | Live music in pub: free–£10 | Personal Guided Tours: £20++ |
| Travel | Public Transport Single ticket: £1.40 | Uber across town: £7 – 12 | Taxi across town: £15 |
IOP Picture Prize
The Institute of Physics is sponsoring Visualising Physical Acoustics Research Picture Prizes that will be awarded to winners in one of the IUS 2019 plenary sessions in Glasgow. To find out more, click here.