Venue
The Royal Agricultural College (RAC) is set on the edge of the historic Roman town of Cirencester in the heart of the Cotswold countryside. The immaculate peaceful grounds mirror the style of an Oxford college, with a quadrangle and tower. It was the first agricultural college in the English-speaking world and was founded in 1838 and granted the Royal Charter in 1845. Much of the College is built in the Victorian Gothic style with two of the former old farm buildings remaining.
Site map of the Royal Agricultural College, Cirencester.
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Cirencester, UK
The historic Roman town of Cirencester (Roman name: Corinium) is known as the 'Capital of the Cotswolds' and features attractions such as a Roman Amphitheatre, Corinium Museum and a nearby Roman villa.
Further information about Cirencester and its history can be found at the following websites:
Cirencester website
Cirencester
Cirencester Official Guide
Cirencester is set in the Cotswold hills, which stretch from Bath to Bristol in the South and to Warwickshire in the North.
The Cotswolds are an area of outstanding countryside featuring many unspoilt market towns.
Further information about The Cotswolds and Gloucestershire can be found at the following websites:
The Cotswolds
Gloucestershire County Council
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Registration
Registration is available online and via a printable PDF.
Registration Fees:
Full member/Young researcher 300
Non member 425
Student member 200
The registration fee includes ensuite accommodation on the nights of Thursday 04, Friday 05, breakfast, lunch, refreshments and evening meals for the duration of the meeting.
All registrations received after 04 December will incur a 50 late fee.
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Payment of fees
All payments must be made prior to the meeting.
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.
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 drawn on an EU bank.
Bank drafts
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 'SA065 - 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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Confirmation email
All registered delegates will be sent a confirmation email to confirm registration details. This email 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 emails also act as a receipt, and should also contain venue maps and delegate information. Please bring the email with you to the conference.
If you have not received a confirmation email two weeks before the meeting, please contact Portland Customer Services on +44 (0) 1206 796 351.
Please note: As the confirmation email may be from an unrecognised email address (registrations@portland-services.com) your mailbox may filter it as SPAM.
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Student travel grants
The maximum grant available is 150 and includes:
Registration fees (up to 50)
Accommodation (up to 50)
Travel (up to a maximum of 50)
The following principles apply to application for a Student Travel Grant:
1. Students can apply for a Travel Grant if they are a member of the Biochemical Society by the poster abstract submission deadline and have submitted a poster abstract.
2. Students can only apply for one Student Travel Grant in a year.
3. Students are not eligible for a Student Travel Grant if they have already received funding from the General Travel Fund in that same year.
4. All student members of the Biochemical Society are entitled to apply for these Travel Grants and this entitlement will extend to Ph.D. graduates for two years after graduation and to foreign student members in respect of travel in the UK and Irish Republic.
How to apply:
Applicants must register to attend the meeting using the Delegate Registration Form and submit this along with the Student Travel Grant Application Form.
Grant applications received four weeks prior to the meeting will be available for collection at the meeting. However, you may apply for a grant at the Registration Desk or up to four weeks after the meeting.
Subject to approval, applicants will receive a cheque for the appropriate amount. The maximum amount for travel expenses that will be reimbursed will be at the level of the current Young Persons Railcard fare. If the application does not use up the full amount of the Grant the balance cannot be transferred to another meeting.
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Registration at the meeting
Please bring your confirmation email to present at the registration desk at the meeting. Badges will be issued upon registering and, for security reasons, must be worn for the duration of the meeting.
The Biochemical Society registration desk will be situated in the foyer of the Parkinson Lecture Theatre and will be open at the following times:
Thursday 04 January 13:30 - 18:00
Friday 05 January 09:00 - 18:00
Saturday 06 January 09:00 - 13:30
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Poster abstract submission
Poster abstract submission deadline: Wednesday 01 November 2006
Although online abstract submission has now closed the organisers will consider late-beaking abstracts for posters to be brought to the meeting. Please contact Rebecca at rebecca.smith@biochemistry.org for more information.
Has my abstract been accepted?
After abstract submission you should have received a unique 5 digit submission number which will identify your abstract. If you did not receive a submission number, then please email meetings@biochemistry.org immediately. Approximately 2 weeks after the abstract submission deadline has passed, you will receive an email informing you whether your poster has been accepted.
Please be aware that poster presenters not registered by the early registration deadline will have their abstract automatically withdrawn.
Poster size: 1m x 2m PORTRAIT
Velcro to mount your poster will be provided at the meeting.
All poster abstracts will be available to view online two weeks prior to the meeting.
Poster session
Friday 05 January 16:15-18:00
The poster session will take place in the Parkinson Lecture Theatre. All posters should be mounted on Thursday 04 January by 18:30 and removed on Saturday 06 January by 13:15.
Two young investigator prizes are kindly sponsored by the Peptide and Protein Group of the Royal Society of Chemistry. These prizes will be available to all poster presenters under the age of 35. Should you wish to enter your poster in this competition, a red sticker can be collected from the registration desk and displayed on your poster.
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Science programme
The most up to date information can be found here.
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Refreshments
The registration fee includes all meals and refreshments for the duration of the meeting. All meals will be provided on campus.
Dietary requirements
Should you have any special dietary requirements please inform Portland Customer Services
(registration@portland-services.com) at least 2 week before the meeting.
Lunch and refreshments will be provided for all delegates.
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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 assistance during your stay.
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Sponsors and trade exhibitors
Biochemical Society Transactions
Portland Press
If you are interested in sponsoring this meeting or having a trade exhibition stand, please contact Rebecca Smith at meetings@biochemistry.org for more information.
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Travelling to Cirencester by coach, road and rail
Please see the following map for the location of Cirencester in relation to the closest towns or cities: Map of Cirencester
By Coach
National Express coaches run to Cirencester, which has connections from most towns and cities in Britain.
For National Express bookings telephone +44 (0) 8705 808080 or visit National Express for further details.
From Cirencester attendees should catch a taxi to the Royal Agricultural College.
By Road
Cirencester is situated approximately 40 miles from Bristol/Bath, 155 miles from Manchester/Liverpool, 95 miles from London and 210 miles from Cornwall. The Royal Agricultural College has plenty of parking available.
From the North and South - Leave the M5 at Junction 11a and follow the A417 towards Cirencester. Leave the A417 at the "Burford Road" Junction and turn right into Cirencester.
From the East - Leave the M4 at Junction 15 (Swindon) and follow the A417 to Cirencester.
From the West - Leave the M4 at either Junction 17 or 18 and follow the signposts to Cirencester.
Finding the Royal Agricultural College, Cirencester.
Cirencester and the surrounding area
Please see the AA or RAC for any further route advice.
By Rail
Cirencester's nearest railway station is Kemble (5 miles from Cirencester) which is situated on the Cheltenham-Swindon-London line. Trains run from Stroud, Gloucester and Cheltenham (for connections to the Midlands and North) and from Swindon (for connections to London Paddington, Reading, Bath, Bristol and South Wales).
There are 3 through services each day to and from London Paddington. It is advisable to take direct trains to Kemble and avoid changes wherever possible to avoid the risk of delays and missed connections.
Please be advised that when arriving from London/Swindon direction attendees must cross the platform via bridge and stairs.
Attendees are advised to pre-book a taxi for their arrival at the station or upon arrival contact one of the following firms (+44 (0) 1285 655651, +44 (0) 1285 658 031 or +44 (0) 1285 869775).
For further information regarding train times and tickets please contact National Rail Enquiries
(telephone: +44 (0) 8457 48 49 50) or thetrainline
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Travelling to Cirencester by air
London Airports
London Heathrow (telephone: +44 (0)870 000 123) is located 84 miles from Cirencester
London Gatwick (telephone: +44 (0)870 000 2468) is located 120 miles from Cirencester.
London Stansted (telephone: +44 (0)870 0000 303) is located 130 miles from Cirencester
Bristol International Airport (telephone: +44 (0)8707 335511) is located approximately 45 miles from Cirencester. The Bristol International Flyer is an express coach link between Bristol Temple Meads railway station and Bristol bus station and Bristol International Airport (approximate journey time: 30 minutes, approximate cost: 6 return paid on board).
Birmingham International Airport (telephone: +44 (0)8707 335511) is located approximately 75 miles from Cirencester.
Attendees are advised to travel from all airports via National Express coach to Cirencester where the Royal Agricultural College is a short taxi ride away.
Alternatively train services run from airports, see the following links for details and above information regarding travelling by rail.
Heathrow Express
Gatwick Express
Stansted Express
thetrainline
Please note that any prices/fares mentioned are approximate examples and are therefore subject to change. Please confirm with the driver/company prior to travel.
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Refunds
Cancellations will be accepted in writing until 18 December 2006, and a refund less 15 administration charge will be issued.
After this date, neither full nor partial refunds can be given. Please note that no refunds of less than 15
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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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Contact us
If you have any questions please contact:
The Meetings Office
Biochemical Society
Third Floor
Eagle House
16 Procter Street
London WC1V 6NX
Tel: (Meetings Office) +44 (0)20 7280 4150
Fax: (Main Reception) +44 (0)20 7280 4167
Email: meetings@biochemistry.org
www.biochemistry.org
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