Meeting
Background
The UK-NL Nitrogen Cycle Meeting has been held annually for the last eight years and traditionally the location has alternated between the UK and The Netherlands.
The Meeting
This meeting will provide a unique opportunity in 2004 for experts with interests in the Nitrogen Cycle to meet informally and discuss recent advances in the field. The meeting will cover a range of topics related to the nitrogen cycle, but will mainly focus on aspects related to microbial physiology and biochemistry.
Aim
The aim of the meeting, as in previous years, will be to encourage young post-doctoral researchers and PhD students to present their current work in an informal setting and to stimulate the flow of current thoughts and ideas. The young scientists will all talk in sessions in which one or more contributions will be also be made by guest speakers with high international profiles in the field.
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Poster Abstract Submission
Poster abstract submission is now closed. If you are interested in bringing a poster to this meeting please email meetings@biochemisty.org.
Poster boards will be 2m high and 1m wide (portrait) and velcro will be provided.
Has my abstract been accepted?
After submitting your abstract you should receive a submission number which will identify your abstract. If you do not receive a submission number then please e-mail meetings@biochemistry.org immediately. Approximately 2 weeks after the abstract submission deadline has passed, you will recieve an e-mail informing you whether your poster has been accepted.
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Registration and Fees
Online registration for this meeting is now open. The early registration deadline is 2 August 2004.
Fees (include accommodation for 2 and 3 September and all meals during the meeting)
Full Registration (en-suite accommodation): 245
Full Registration (standard accommodation): 210
Student Registration (standard accommodation): 160
Late Fee (must be applied to above fees after 2 August 2004): 50
Only those who register before Monday 23 August 2004 will be included in the Meeting Attendee List.
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Accommodation
Accommodation for this meeting will be provided at the University of East Anglia for the 2 and 3 September 2004.
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Venue and Getting There
Venue
This Biochemical Society Focused Meeting will take place at the University of East Anglia.
Map
Getting There
By Car
From London take the M11/A11; just outside Norwich take the A47 (Southern Bypass) in the direction of Swaffham; the University is signposted off at the next exit. If you are driving from the North or the Midlands, you can use the A47 via Kings Lynn, or the new A14 as far as Newmarket and then take the A11 to Norwich. The University of East Anglia is situated on the outskirts of Norwich, around two and a half miles west of the city centre, just off Earlham Road (B1108) which is one of the main roads out of the city. To park on campus you will need to purchase a ticket from the machines in the car park.
By Train
Norwich is less than two hours from London by train and there is an InterCity link with the Midlands, the North of England and Scotland via Peterborough. Trains run from London Liverpool Street approximately every hour. There are regular buses direct to the University from outside the train station (number 25) and a taxi to the University from the train station will take about 20 minutes.
If you are travelling to Norwich by train please visit National Rail or call +44 (0) 8457 484950 for more information.
By Coach and Bus
National Express coaches run from all major cities in the UK to Surrey Street Bus Station in the city centre. Buses 25, 26 and 27 run regularly from nearby Castle Meadow and St Stephens Street in the City Centre to the University.
If you are travelling to Norwich by coach please visit National Express or call +44 (0) 990 808080 for more information.
By Air
Norwich Airport has regular flights to and from Aberdeen, Amsterdam, Edinburgh and Manchester, and international connections via Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam. The easiest way to reach the University from the Airport is by taxi, this should cost around 8.
Please note that the above prices/fares are approximate examples and are therefore subject to change. Please confirm with the driver/company prior to travel.
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Confirmation
All registered delegates will be sent a confirmation e-mail to confirm registration details. This letter should be checked carefully to ensure that all requirements are correct. In particular, the spelling of names and affiliations should be checked, as this information will be used to create badges.
Confirmation e-mails also act as a receipt, and should also contain venue maps and delegate information. Please bring the letter with you to the conference.
If you have not received a confirmation e-mail two weeks before the meeting, please contact Portland Customer Services on +44 (0) 1206 796 351
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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)
The following credit/debit cards will be accepted:
American Express, Eurocard, Mastercard, Switch, Visa
Cheques
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 (in Euro currency NOT Eurocheques).
Bank drafts are accepted as follows:
Drafts must be in pounds sterling, drawn on a UK bank or US dollars drawn on a US or London bank. Must be made payable to Portland Customer Services.
Bank transfer
Registration fees can be accepted by bank transfer. Please make sure you include the reference '10th Nitrogen Cycle reg. fees' and your family name.
Bank:
NatWest, 25 High Street, Colchester CO1 1DG
Sort Code: 60-06-06
Account: Portland Press Limited
Account Number: 01863630
SWIFT code: NWBKGB2112B
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Refunds
Cancellations will be accepted in writing 10 working days before the meeting. However, after this date, neither full nor partial refunds can be given. Please note that refunds of less than 15 cannot be given.
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Disabled Access
Disabled access is available. It would be helpful if you could let the Meetings Office (meetings@biochemistry.org) know in advance if you require any special assistance during your stay.
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Official Letter of Invitation
Official letters of invitation, which are intended to assist with administrative arrangements in certain countries will only be issued when the individual has completed the following criteria:
1) Submitted an abstract which has been approved by the meeting scientific organizer for inclusion into the relevant meeting
2) Sent a letter from the head of their academic department on University headed paper saying why they need to attend the meeting in relation to their research
3) Registered and paid for the meeting.
Such letters do not imply commitment of financial or other support by the organizers.
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