Cookie categories
We have named and categorised the cookies that this website creates on your device using the Information Commissioner's Office UK Cookie Guide.
Strictly necessary cookies
These cookies are essential in order to enable you to move around the website and use its features, such as accessing areas of the website that require authentication. Without these cookies, services such as conference ticket purchase, membership, abstract submission, and secure form completion cannot be provided.
| Name | Type | Description |
| SESS{…} | 1st party | Session identifier, used to maintain a logged-in state and remember items in a shopping basket. |
| has_js | 1st party | Tracks whether JavaScript is available in your browser to enhance specific functions. |
| Stripe | 3rd party | Used for fraud prevention and to provide secure payment processing during checkout. |
| Cloudflare | 3rd party | (Turnstile) Used to provide security and prevent automated "bot" submissions on our webforms. |
Performance cookies
These cookies collect information about how visitors use a website, for instance, which pages visitors go to most often. All information these cookies collect is aggregated and therefore anonymous. It is only used to improve how a website works.
| Name | Type | Description |
| _ga | 1st party | Google Analytics. |
| _gid | 1st party | Google Analytics. |
| NID | 3rd party | Google Analytics. |
Functionality cookies
These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make (such as your region) and provide enhanced features, such as watching a video or commenting on a blog.
| Name | Type | Description |
| Drupal.{…} | 1st party | Stores feature flags that remember your choices, such as how you sorted a table. |
Targeting or advertising cookies
These cookies are used to deliver adverts more relevant to you and your interests. They are usually placed by advertising networks with the website operator’s permission. They remember that you have visited a website, and this information is shared with other organisations such as advertisers.
| Name | Type | Description |
| YouTube | 3rd party | Set by YouTube (Google) to track user preferences for YouTube videos embedded in sites; it can also determine whether the website visitor is using a new or old version of the YouTube interface. |
About Cookies
Cookies are small text files that websites ask your browser to store on your device. These text files are sent back to the website each time your device requests information from or sends information to the website. You can find more information about how cookies work at aboutcookies.org.
Managing and refusing cookies
You can manage your cookie preferences or withdraw your consent at any time by clicking the "Customize" link at the bottom of our website.
Alternatively, you can change your browser settings to block cookies and use your browser's tools to delete any cookies already set. You will need to refer to the help feature in your browser if you are not familiar with how to manage cookies.
If you choose to block strictly necessary cookies from this website, you may find that core features such as user login, form submissions, or the shopping basket no longer work.
Last Updated: May 2026