8th Jellyfish Bloom Symposium

14/04/2026

Tomorrow, one day left before the early bird rate is gone… do it now before you forget 😎😎😎😎

29/03/2026

Early registration rate applies until mid-April, so enjoy this rebate while it lasts 🪼🪼🪼🪼🪼

29/03/2026

Enjoy the lower rate while it lasts 🪼🪼🪼🪼🪼

05/02/2026

Information on how to book self-catering apartments for conference

We have blocked self-catering apartments in two student complexes near the venue for the conference: The Crow’s Nest and Victoria Mills. The room pricing is below (cheapest for single occupancy is €102 per person per night). We have blocked booked 140 rooms.



The apartments range from 4 to 7 bedrooms. Each bedroom has their own ensuite bathroom [with shower/WC], study desk, and a key/lock to bedroom door. Then each apartment has a spacious kitchen/living room area (with oven, microwave, refrigerator, dishwasher and all dishes and utensils are provided. There is also a dining area and ironing facilities). Free Wi-Fi. See attached image.



Room rates per night

Victoria Mills: Single Ensuite Room (single occupancy): €102 per night

Victoria Mills: Double Ensuite Room (two people sharing): €132 per night

Crow's Nest: Single Ensuite Room (single occupancy): €132 per night

Crow's Nest: Double Ensuite Room (two people sharing): €162 per night



Campaign code
Please contact us to get the code

The rates apply for the following dates: 28th June – 4th July 2026. If you want to stay extra dates at the above accommodation you need to email [email protected] and they are happy to review requests on a case-by-case basis, subject to availability.



How to Make a Booking Using the Promo Code

1. Visit our website: www.uccsummerbeds.com

2. Click “Book Now” at the top right corner of the page.

3. Choose Crow’s Nest or Victoria Mills and enter your required dates.

4. Click “Check Availability.”

5. Enter the campaign code in the Campaign Code box.

6. Select the number of guests per room.

7. Click “Search.”

8. The conference rate will appear based on the number of guests per room.

9. Click “Book Now” and complete all required details to confirm your booking.

You do not need to make payment or deposit at this stage, but payment must be made before you arrive.



If you book a room as an individual, you will only share an apartment with other JBS8 attendees.

UCC Summer Beds offers high quality holiday apartments located in Cork city-center, available only for the Summer holidays- Officlal website

04/02/2026

Abstract submission closing deadline D-3.....

30/01/2026

Abstract submission extended to February 6th. Looking forward to get more interesting contributions

27/01/2026

JBS8 will offer limited student travel support.

What may be covered? Cost of registration, accommodation, symposium dinner and cultural excursion.
For how many students? Limited number of students.

We will prioritize supporting students from demographic backgrounds and countries underrepresented in jellyfish bloom science to help cover the costs associated with attending JBS8 in Cork, Ireland.

How to apply for support: Please complete 1) the application form by 14 February 2026, and 2) a 1 page CV, and submit both to [email protected] with ‘Student Travel Support’ written in subject line of your email. Awardees will be notified by March 2.

Eligibility

The applicant must:
be the first author on a paper or poster presented at JBS8
be an enrolled graduate student at an accredited academic institution at the time of JBS8
submit a student support application (https://jbs8.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Student_Travel_Support_Application_document.docx)
submit a 1-page CV
have successfully submitted an abstract to JBS8 by the deadline

20/01/2026

REMINDER - Deadline for abstract submission

Just a friendly reminder that the deadline for the submission of abstract is coming up soon 31st of January

18/12/2025

Looking for accomodation in Cork for the symposium, here are a few options

Shared accomodation with your own en-suite room

Crow’s Nest and Victoria Mills apartments
We have block booked 120 rooms across two apartment blocks (Crow’s Nest and Victoria Mills). Each room is a double en-suite bedroom (with your own door/lock/key), study desk, but you will share a well-equipped kitchen/living room with 3 to 7 other JBS8 participants. These contemporary apartments feature free Wi-Fi, stylish bedrooms, each with a work area and fresh linen provided.

Crow's Nest: Single Occupancy Room: €140 per night
Crow's Nest: Double Occupancy Room: €170 per night
Victoria Mills: Single OccupancyRoom: €110 per night
Victoria Mills: Double OccupancyRoom: €140 per night

https://www.uccsummerbeds.com/en/crows-nest/
https://www.uccsummerbeds.com/en/victoria-mills/

Information on how to book a room in an apartments will be posted shortly.

18/12/2025

Abstract submission:

Instructions on how to submit abstract.

Sign in (or create a new account) with Oxford Abstracts. Once you click on link below to submit abstract you will be directed to Oxford to do this step).
Once you have an Oxford account you can enter your personal details, affiliation/s, co-authors, your abstract title and abstract, keywords, and select your preference of oral or poster presentation. There is an option to preview your abstract.
You can submit straight away or save a draft and submit later. Click https://app.oxfordabstracts.com/auth?redirect=/stages/80773/submitter to submit abstract.