Application to attend the 65th Harden Conference
Attendance at the 65th Harden Conference is decided by an application process. Please note that acceptance is not automatic. All applications will be considered by the Organizers of the Harden Conference, and delegates will be informed of the outcome approximately 2 weeks after the early application deadline of 13 May 2008. Under the terms of a Harden Conference no day Delegates will be allowed. The Conference is fully residential.
If you have any enquiries please contact Silvia Rabar on Meetings@biochemistry.org or +44 (0)20 7280 4150 for further information.
The early application deadline for this meeting is 13 May 2008. Application forms are available online. It is the programme Organizers expectation that all applicants will submit an abstract for presentation at the meeting.
All applicants should provide payment details when submitting their application form. Payment will not be taken until your application has been accepted and you have been informed of this decision.
Please note that Harden Conferences are often over-subscribed, and many delegate applications are not accepted. Please DO NOT make travel arrangements until you have been informed, in writing, that your application has been accepted.
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University of Cumbria, Ambleside
The Conference will take place at
University of Cumbria (www.cumbria.ac.uk)
Scale How building (n. 10 on the campus map)
Rydal Road
Ambleside
Cumbria LA22 9BB
UK
Tel: +44 (0) 1539 430300
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Ambleside
The picturesque campus of University of Cumbria lies within the town of Ambleside, one of the most beautiful towns in the Lake District, Cumbria.
The Ambleside campus is located on the north side of the village in attractively landscaped gardens.
With the arrival of the railway and the steam yachts came the development of tourism which still thrives today. This spectacular scenery has inspired academics and students of the day including many famous writers and poets - such as William Wordsworth, John Ruskin and Beatrix Potter, who became a true conservationist of the area.
For more information on Ambleside and the Lake District see one of the following sites:
Ambleside Online (www.ambleside.u-k.org)
Lake District National Park Authority (www.lake-district.gov.uk)
Cumbria and Lake District Tourist Board (www.cumbria-the-lake-district.co.uk)
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Travelling to Ambleside
By Car
Parking on site is available, please request a permit when registering.
Leave the M6, if travelling from the south, at Junction 36 and take the A590 and A591 (following the signs to Keswick and Ambleside). The A591 forms the main road through Ambleside and the campus is located on the right hand side of the road as you leave town, immediately after the right-hand turn to Kirkstone.
If coming from the north, leave the M6 at Junction 40 (Penrith) and take the A66 for Threlkeld, St John's-in-the-Vale and then the A591 to Ambleside. The College is on the left hand side as you enter Ambleside, opposite the main tourist car park.
Further information and route advice can be found on Visiting us, Ambleside Campus , AA route planner or RAC for route advice.
By Train
The nearest station is in Windermere, about 5 miles from Ambleside (with connections from Oxenholme station, which is on the main London Euston - Glasgow line).
From Windermere attendees should take either a local bus (Stagecoach in Cumbria) or taxi to Ambleside.
Local taxi services
John's Taxis +44 (0) 15394 32857
Steve's Taxis +44 (0) 15394 33544
Billy's taxis +44 (0) 15394 31287
Lakes taxis +44 (0) 15394 46777 (24 hour service)
Further information regarding train times and tickets can be found via National Rail Enquiries (telephone: +44 (0) 8457 48 49 50) or The Train Line
By Air
Manchester Airport (telephone: +44 (0) 161 489 3000) is the closest and most convenient airport to Ambleside.
Trains run from Manchester Airport to Windermere every hour and take just over two hours (see By Train information for details).
Details of other UK airports can be found at BAA Airports
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Maps
Ambleside campus map
Ambleside location maps
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Information for invited speakers only
Accommodation
All Speakers will be staying in en suite accommodation at University of Cumbria, Ambleside Campus.
Audiovisual Equipment
A PC (Windows XP) with digital projection facilities is available in the Percival Lecture Theatre. The system is compatible with Mac computers, however if you are bringing your own Mac, PLEASE ENSURE YOU BRING ALL CONNECTING LEADS REQUIRED. A slide projector is also available upon request in the Percival Lecture Theatre.
If you are using software other than PowerPoint you must bring your own laptop and ENSURE YOU BRING ALL RELEVANT CONNECTING LEADS REQUIRED WITH YOU.
You are requested to bring PowerPoint presentations either on a CD, USB key or laptop. Assistance will be available throughout the conference.
Please inform Meetings@biochemistry.org ahead of the meeting with your AV requirements, i.e. whether you are bringing a CD, floppy, USB or own laptop (including make and model) and also whether you will be using any specific software.
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Posters
Was my abstract accepted?
After submitting your abstract you should have received a submission number to identify your abstract. Shortly after the abstract submission deadline passed, you will have received an email informing you whether your poster was accepted. If you did not receive either of these numbers then please email Meetings@biochemistry.org immediately.
Poster sessions
Monday 18 August 2008, 16:00-18:00
Poster session 1 (Posters P001-P027)
Wednesday 20 August 2008, 16:00-18:00
Poster session 2 (Posters P028-P055)
Poster board size
2.1 x 1.2 m, portrait
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Disabled Access
Disabled access is available. It would be helpful if you could inform Silvia Rabar (Meetings@biochemistry.org) in advance if you require any assistance during your stay.
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Payment of Fees
All payments must be made prior to the Conference.
The following methods will be accepted:
Credit card/Debit card
(Preferred method of payment, and the only acceptable form of payment for online registration)
Most credit and debit cards are accepted with the exception of Diners Club.
Cheques and bankers drafts
Please include payment with your registration form. Types of cheques accepted (made payable to Portland Customer Services) are:
Sterling cheques, drawn on a UK bank.
US dollar cheques, drawn on a US or London bank.
Euro cheques drawn on an EU bank.
Bank transfer
Registration fees can be accepted by bank transfer.
Please make sure you include the reference '65HDN reg. fees' and your family name. Please indicate on the registration form that you will be paying by bank transfer.
Bank: NatWest, 25 High Street, Colchester CO1 1DG
Sort Code: 60-06-06
Account: Portland Press Limited
Account Number: 01863630
SWIFT code: NWBKGB2112B
IBAN code: GB65NWBK60060601863630
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Refunds
Cancellations will be accepted in writing until 8 August 2008, and a refund (less 15 administration charge) will be issued.
After this date, neither full nor partial refunds can be given. Please note that refunds of less than 15 cannot be issued.
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Refreshments
The registration fees include all meals and refreshments for the duration of the meeting.
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Accommodation
All registered attendees will be staying in ensuite or standard bedrooms on Campus and rooms are available from 17 until 21 August 2008.
Most standard bedrooms have a handbasin in the room. Toilet/shower facilities are shared between 5/6 rooms.
The accommodation is spread between seven houses, some across the road from the College and some in cottages/houses situated on Campus grounds.
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Social Programme
Information about the social programme will be available soon.
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Trade Exhibitors and Sponsors
If you are interested in sponsoring this meeting or having a trade exhibition stand, please contact Silvia Rabar on Meetings@biochemistry.org for more information.
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Harden Bursaries
A limited number of bursaries are available to cover the cost of registration to assist younger members of the Biochemical Society to attend this conference.
Preference will be given to senior graduate students and restricted to members of the Biochemical Society who have submitted an abstract for presentation at the meeting.
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Contact Us
If you require any further information, please contact:
Dr Silvia Rabar
The Meetings Office
Biochemical Society
Third Floor, Eagle House
16 Procter Street
London
WC1V 6NX
Telephone (Meetings Office): +44 (0)20 7280 4150
Telephone (Main Reception): +44 (0)20 7280 4100
Fax: +44 (0)20 7280 4167
Email: Meetings@biochemistry.org
www.biochemistry.org
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