Short Courses and Workshops
A number of short courses/workshops are planned to be organised in association with the International Congress on Fracture, Melbourne, Australia, 28 June to 2 July 2027.
The International Congress on Fracture emphasise the value of organizing short courses and workshops alongside their major conferences. These activities are intended to promote learning, collaboration, and active participation - particularly among graduate students and early-career researchers. Consistent with the mission of ICF, such initiatives should be delivered on a non-profit and goodwill basis.
Short Course Proposal Guidelines
Proposals for Short Courses (SC) or Workshops (WS) must be submitted to the ICF-16 Secretariat by email (icf16@deakin.edu.au) by 31 October 2026.
Each submission should include the following information:
- Course/Workshop title
- Names of chairpersons/organizers
- Objectives and intended audience
- Relevant scientific or technical topics
- Tentative schedule and duration (half-day or full-day)
- Anticipated and minimum number of participants
All proposals will be reviewed by the conference committee, and applicants will be informed of the outcome by 15 December 2026.
Course Format and Organization
All short courses will be conducted in person and are scheduled for Friday, 2 July 2027. Approved courses will be listed on the conference website, and participant registration (including payment) will be handled through the official ICF-16 platform.
Course chairpersons are responsible for coordinating with the Short Courses Conference Secretariat, which will provide organizational support.
Fees and Participation
Instructor honorarium is set at AU$600, to be shared among multiple organizers if applicable. Each course requires a minimum of 15 participants to proceed; otherwise, it will be cancelled. The maximum capacity is 60 participants, though additional attendees may be accommodated upon request. Operational costs cover venue, equipment, meals, and refreshment breaks.
Promotion and Feedback
The organisers will assist in promoting approved short courses through various communication channels, including websites, email campaigns, social media, and conference outreach.
Within three months after the event, course chairpersons must submit a final report to the ICF Secretariat. This report should include:
- Key event details and statistics
- Results from participant feedback surveys
- Outlook for potential future editions
Key Dates:
Deadline to submit proposals:
Notification of outcome:
Short courses conducted in person:
31 October 2026
15 December 2026
2 July 2027
Proposals for Short Courses (SC) or Workshops (WS) must be submitted to the ICF-16 Secretariat by email:
