31st Aug - 4th Sept 2026, Glasgow, UKEMLG/JMLG Annual Meeting 2026

Mixing, De-mixing and Self-Assembly from Solution

The European Molecular Liquids Group (EMLG) and the Japanese Molecular Liquids Group (JMLG) are networks of researchers interested in the study of the structure, dynamics and interactions of molecules in liquid systems by experimental, theoretical and simulation techniques. The European group was founded in 1981 and was joined by the Japanese group in 1996. International conferences were organized since 1982 in different countries, with topics covering molecular aspects of fluids in Physics, Chemistry and Biology. The main aim of these interdisciplinary conferences was to bring together scientists working on the field, to favour international cooperation and information exchange between researchers and students. Some of those meetings were supported by NATO as NATO Advanced Study Institutes and by the European Science Foundation (ESF) as part of the prestigious ESF conference series.

The next edition of the EMLG/JMLG conference will take place at the Technology and Innovation Centre of the University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, between 31st of August and 4th of September 2026.

The EMLG-JMLG 2026 annual meeting will focus on the most recent experimental, theoretical and computational findings concerning Mixing, De-mixing and Self-assembly from Solution. Additionally, the conference will address all molecular aspects of fluids in Physics, Chemistry, Engineering and Biology, including: pure liquids and mixtures, water and aqueous solutions, ionic liquids, deep eutectic solvents, biomolecules, biological membranes, liquid interfaces, supercritical fluids, glassy systems, soft matter and colloids, biobased solvents, and more.

 

Invited Speakers

Abstract Submission:

How to submit your abstract:

Abstracts must be submitted as a Microsoft Word file within a single A4 page according to the Abstract template.To prepare an abstract, first download the Abstract template and then edit it directly to ensure all the content is formatted correctly. It is each author's responsibility to ensure that the abstract is correctly formatted and renders correctly when converted to pdf.

Once your abstract is complete, rename the file as "Surname#.docx", where "Surname" is the surname of the presenting author and "#" is just an ordinal number (1, 2, 3...) in case more than one abstract is submitted by the same presenting author. When you are ready to submit the abstract, please do so using this online form

In the form, you can choose if you want your abstract to be considered for an oral presentation (deadline 15th of May) or only for a poster presentation (deadline 15th of June). Oral presentation abstracts that are unsuccessful will be automatically considered for a poster presentation.

Key dates:

  • 15-May: Deadline for oral presentation abstracts
  • 05-Jun: Communication of acceptance (oral)
  • 15-Jun: Deadline for poster abstracts
  • 22-Jun: Communication of acceptance (poster)

Key links:

Abstract template

Abstract submission

Registration:

Key dates
  • 26-Jun: Early bird registration payment deadline
  • 31-Jul: Full registration payment deadline for presenting authors
  • 15-Aug: Full registration payment deadline for non-presenting authors

Register here

Fees (GBP £)

 

Early Bird Fee

Late Fee

Regular (full)*

520

600

Regular (no social events)

470

550

Student (full)*

350

430

Student (no social events)

300

380

Accompanying person*

150

180

 

Regular/Student Includes: All conference materials; Lunches and coffee breaks on Mon-Thu; Welcome reception on Monday; One-year membership to EMLG/JMLG; Conference dinner and social event on Thursday

Regular/Student (no social event) Includes: All conference materials; Lunches and coffee breaks on Mon-Thu; Welcome reception on Monday; One-year membership to EMLG/JMLG;

Accompanying person Includes: Welcome reception on Monday; Conference dinner and social event on Thursday

*There is a limit of 120 persons for the social event, so these registration modes will close as soon as that capacity is reached.

Refund Policy

Before 26-Jun: Refund 80%

Before 31-Jul: Refund 50%

After 31-Jul: No refund

Technology and Innovation Centre at night

Venue:

Technology and Innovation Centre

University of Strathclyde

99 George Street

Glasgow

United Kingdom

G1 1RD

Programme:

The conference will begin with registration on the morning of Monday 31 August, and will end (at the latest) on Friday 4 September at midday.

Programme to be displayed and downloaded here when finalised.

Social Programme:

  • Welcome reception (Mon 31 August): Glasgow City Chambers
  • Conference Dinner Venue: House for an Art Lover
  • Excursion details to be confirmed

 

 

Accommodation:

Glasgow has a range of hotels to suit all requirements, from 1 star budget to 5 star luxury spa resorts. Listed below are some hotels close to the University of Strathclyde along with the hotel websites and telephone numbers. Please note that Glasgow has very high occupancy levels for hotel rooms, due to the large number of events in the city. Delegates are advised to book early to ensure availability.

Premier Inn George Street

Z Hotel
Tel: 0141 212 4550

Millennium Hotel
Tel: 0141 332 6711

Mercure Hotel
Tel: 0844 815 9103

Carlton George Hotel
Tel: 0141 353 6373

Ibis Styles Hotel
Tel: 0141 428 3400

Premier Inn Buchanan Galleries

CitizenM
Tel: 0203 5191111

For alternative accommodation such as B&B, Guest House or other hotel options, you can also use one of the many online search engines.

Getting to Glasgow:

Air

There are 3 main airports that are accessible to/from Glasgow:

Train

Glasgow Central Station links Glasgow by rail to all UK cities. Glasgow Queen Street Station operates routes mainly to Central and Northern Scotland. For train timetables and booking you can visit the Scotrail website

More information on getting to Glasgow and accommodation

Organising Committee:

Scientific Advisory Committee:

  • Abdenacer Idrissi, University of Lille
  • Pál Jedlovszky, Eszterházy Károly Katolikus Egyetem, Hungary
  • Ralf Ludwig, University of Rostock, Germany
  • Ivo Nezbeda, Czech Academy of Sciences, Czechia
  • Dietmar Paschek, University of Rostock, Germany
  • Barbara Rossi, Elettra Sincrotrone Trieste, Italy
  • Toshiyuki Takamuku, Saga University, Japan
  • Giancarlo Franzese, University of Barcelona, Spain
  • Sofia Kantorovich, University of Vienna, Austria
  • Ari Paavo Seitsonen, École Normale Supérieure de Paris, France
  • Dmitry Nerukh, Aston University, UK
  • Marco Paolantoni, Università degli Studi di Perugia, Italy
  • Dezsö Boda, University of Pannonia, Hungary
  • Milan Předota, University of South Bohemia, Czechia
  • Katsura Nishiyama, Meijo University, Japan
  • Ioannis Skarmoutsos, University of Ioannina, Greece
  • Bernarda Lovrinčevic, University of Split, Croatia
  • Martina Poźar, University of Split, Croatia
  • Judith Mihàly, Hungarian Academy of Sciences, Hungary
  • Mónika Valiskó, University of Pannonia, Hungary
  • Barbara Kirchner, University of Bonn, Germany

Sponsors:

We would like to thank the following sponsors for their contributions:

Conference Dinner - House for an Art Lover

  • House for an Art Lover

  • Main Hall

  • Dining Room

  • The Music Room

  • Dining Room Main Hall