*Collaborative European Research Conference 2013 (CERC) * **** 17-18 October 2013**** ** ** *Multidisciplinary Research Conference***** **** The multidisciplinary Collaborative European Research Conference (CERC) is an annual event that was borne from a long standing research collaboration between Cork Institute of Technology, the University of Applied Sciences Darmstadt, Plymouth University, and Gjøvik University. Postgraduate researchers from *all *third level academic institutions are welcome to make a conference submission and/or attend.**** While the aim of CERC is, as always, to provide a showcase for the early stage researcher, the overarching aim of CERC 2013 is to celebrate excellence in research by providing a showcase for researchers at all stages of their research journey. Given the multidisciplinary nature of the conference, organisers are interested in receiving contributions on a broad range of research themes including Life Sciences, Computer Science, Engineering, Social Sciences, Humanities and the Arts.**** CERC 2013 welcomes poster only and full paper submissions. Submissions are subject to a peer review process and authors whose submissions are accepted for publication are expected to attend. Paper submissions will be ranked and the best 26 authors will be invited to present. Accepted papers not presented will be put forward for poster submission. All accepted papers will be published in digital proceedings with an ISSN number. Prizes for best poster, paper and presentation will be awarded at the closing ceremony on the evening of the 18th October.**** The registration fee includes all social events, the two day conference programme including refreshments, lunch, travel, and proceedings. A preliminary programme of conference and social events is available at the conference website. Please note that this is subject to change depending on final contributions. In addition to the CERC social calendar, attendees will be able to avail of events organised as part of Cork’s Rebel Week which include a range of music, culinary, and sporting events. For further information please refer to the website http://cerc.cit.ie**** ** ** *Conference Dates:***** 17th & 18th October**** * * *Host:***** Cork Institute of Technology (CIT)**** *Venue:***** National Maritime College of Ireland (NMCI)**** *Keynote Speakers:***** Dr Kieran Drain, CEO Tyndall National Institute**** 2nd Keynote Speaker to be confirmed**** * * *Important CERC Deadlines and Notifications***** Poster and Paper Submissions Extended to: 26th July**** Presenter Notification Extended to: 26th August**** Camera ready papers: 9th September**** Registration Until: 1st October**** Paper submissions to: *http://www.easychair.org/conferences/?conf+cerc2013** *** *Registration***** Registration Fee: €150**** Register at: http://www.amiando.com/CERC2013**** *Important Contact Details***** Email: cerc@cit.ie**** Website: http://cerc.cit.ie**** *Accommodation (Recommended)***** Gresham Metropole Hotel (Quote CERC2013)**** Phone: 353 (0)21 464 3700 Fax: 353 (0)21 450 6450**** Email: info@gresham-metropolehotel.com