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From Joe Philip - President-Elect & Vice-President Education

"... a record number of high-quality abstracts ..."

Welcome to Manchester fro the 80th Anniversary of BAUS! We are delighted to return to Manchester Central after a decade, for what promises to be an exceptional and memorable conference.

A special thank you to Harry Heald, Chloe Austin, and Ellie Pakes for their outstanding dedication in organising this event. Their hard work has ensured that #BAUS25 will be a truly remarkable experience. This year also marks a change in our executive team, and I extend a warm welcome to Mary Suphi, our new CEO, as she joins us for her first BAUS conference.

I am deeply grateful to our Section Leads for curating an insightful and engaging programme; Bhavan Rai & Vish Hanchanale, Jake Paterson, Hari Ratan & Subu Subramonian, Vaibhav Modgil, Ayo Kalejayie & Arie Parnham, Arun Sahai & Suzanne Biers, SS Murali, Rickaz Raheem & Adham Ahmed and Tony Tien & Bushra Abdelqader. Alongside them, our BURST board, paediatric experts Shabnam Undre & Anu Paul, TUF, BJUI, Suzie Venn & Steve Payne with Urolink, and our Educational Leads - Ben Ayres (medical students) and Kasra Saeb-Parsy (FY and CT doctors) - have played a pivotal role in shaping this year’s programme.

The BAUS Trustees, led by President Ian Pearce, along with Lisa Dodgson, Iqbal Shergill, Mo Belal, Shabi Ahmed, Rachel Morrison, Tharani Nitkunan, and Mahua Sahu, have worked tirelessly to ensure that members gain both scientific enrichment and a fantastic social experience—all while keeping the cost of attendance as accessible as possible.

We are also deeply grateful to our industry sponsors and collaborative charities for their generous support, which helps make this conference possible.

Over the three days, we have an exciting lineup of 85 sessions, featuring 5 Guest Lectures, 7 Satellite Symposia and 18 e-Poster Sessions & Display posters.

A huge thank you to the 70 Abstract markers, who meticulously reviewed nearly 600 abstracts. Due to the high volume of exceptional submissions from the UK and beyond, we are continuing with the 8am poster sessions, alongside additional display posters. With nearly 110 session chairs, 200 speakers, and 20 international experts, #BAUS25 is set to deliver an equitable, representative, and multidisciplinary programme that spans the breadth of urology's sub-specialties and perspectives.

Each day begins with stand-alone plenary sessions, featuring:

  • Monday: Sir Steve McQueen, the acclaimed artist and filmmaker, sharing his personal journey with prostate cancer
  • Tuesday: Rt Hon. Lord Ara Darzi of Denham OM KBE, offering insights into the challenges facing the NHS and the potential Health Plan
  • Wednesday: Our Widening Participation session with Peaches Golding OBE, CStJ His Majesty’s Lord Lieutenant for The County and City of Bristol, sharing her expertise in overcoming unconscious bias.

In addition to our plenary sessions, #BAUS25 will host engaging discussions with intrigue (managing multi-morbid patients, realistic medicine in andrology), challenging Cross-Specialty Sessions (exploring neuro-urology, evidence, and mixed LUTS), dilemmas (key debates in benign andrology) updates (advances in penile cancer, paediatric urology, FNUU, and bladder cancer), health Policy (covering GIRFT and NHS England) and BSoT & SSTU sessions which will engage us and create thought-provoking discussions on emerging trends.

As part of our ongoing BAUS membership projects, we will hear from expert speakers on well-being and longevity, offering valuable insights into work-life balance, prioritisation, and resilience. Additionally, in collaboration with the International British Urology Society (IBUS), we will explore a global training project for senior residents and early-career consultants. Senior leaders from India, Egypt, Central & Southern Africa, and the Middle East will share international training opportunities available to BAUS members.

Attendees will also have the opportunity to explore the exhibition area, set within the historic former Manchester Central railway station, known for its distinctive arched roof and clock.

A special thank you to Mo Belal & Ian Pearce whose valuable insights have helped shape what I believe will be an outstanding 80th BAUS Conference. I look forward to welcoming you all to Manchester, engaging in meaningful discussions, and sharing our vision for the future of BAUS as I continue to serve as President (Elect).

See you at #BAUS25!