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The UK Surface Analysis Forum

A society for scientists from academia and industry with a common interest in the techniques and applications of surface analysis

The UK Surface Analysis Forum (UKSAF) is a society for scientists from academia and industry with a common interest in the techniques and applications of surface analysis. It meets twice yearly, in January and July, to discuss the latest research and issues of interest to the surface analysis community and to exchange views on current trends. In addition to these regular meetings the group collaborates with other scientific and industrial groups to promote and communicate the vital role played by surface analysis in both industry and academia.

Although the society is based in the UK, membership is open to all and we encourage participants from institutions outside the UK. To join the group, simply register and attend the next meeting.

We are always keen to hear from researchers using surface analytical tools and especially about new advances in techniques and methods.  If you are interested in hosting or speaking at one of our meetings, please contact the UKSAF Chair, or any committee member with an overview/abstract so this can be considered for future meetings.

Next Meeting: 15th - 16th July 2025 - National Physical Laboratory

Note a XPS measurement and Analysis Workshop will be held on Monday 14th July, supported by the SMURFnano project.

Theme: Measurement Challenges Past and Future

Registration can be made online - Click here

Payment should be in GBP Sterling in advance. We now charge a single registration fee. 

There is no meeting fee for invited speakers, whilst the meeting fee for students and unemployed/retired members is discounted.

VAT receipts cannot be provided as there is NO VAT content in the costs of the meeting.

Premier Inn Loughborough Hotel

Travelodge Loughborough Central

The Cedars Hotel & restaurant ~ 1 mile (https://www.thecedarshotel.com/)

Quorn Country Hotel ~ 2 miles (https://www.quorncountryhotel.co.uk/)

The Link Hotel ~ 2 miles (https://www.linkhotelloughborough.co.uk/)

Travel to Loughborough Town Hall can be found on the website of Loughborough Town Hall.

For those travelling by car, you may park at the Beehive Car Park, Beehive Lane, LE11 2TY. Other car parking options are also available.

An informal social gathering will be held on the evening of Tuesday, 7th January.  It is recommended that anyone coming meets at The Organ Grinder , 4 Woodgate, Loughborough LE11 2TY

UKSAF Chair

David Morgan
Cardiff University
morgandj3@cardiff.ac.uk

Recording Secretary

Anna Kotowska
University of Nottingham
anna.kotowska@nottingham.ac.uk

Treasurer

Keith R. Hallam
University of Bristol,
k.r.hallam@bristol.ac.uk

Prizes co-ordinator

Alex Shard
National Physical Laboratory
alex.shard@npl.co.uk

Meeting Liaison

Ben Spencer
University of Manchester
ben.spencer@manchester.ac.uk

Website

Gustavo F. Trindade
National Physical Laboratory
gustavo.trindade@npl.co.uk

Vendor Liaison

Marc Walker
University of Warwick
m.walker@warwick.ac.uk

Communications

Benjamen Reed
National Physical Laboratory
benjamen.reed@npl.co.uk

Pre-registration for our 2026 thematic workshop is OPEN! Sign up today to be the first to hear when tickets are on sale.

https://tinyurl.com/HarwellXPS26

Thank you to everyone who attended the meeting in Loughborough, we hope you all enjoyed the day. We look forward to seeing you at @NPL in July for our next meeting!

The final session of the Winter Meeting of the UK Surface Analysis Forum saw presentations and a discussion on the new National Technical Platform for Materials Innovation, focused on the secondment opportunities for Research Technical Professionals.

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The afternoon session of the UKSAF meeting features Alan Brown and Zeynep Imir Tekneci giving healthcare-focussed presentations.

Zeynep was a recipient of a UKSAF Travel Award to present this work at the World Biomaterials Congress. For more details see https://www.uksaf.net/?page_id=26

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