General Information
Conference Venue
Newcastle University
Herschel Building and Lindisfarne Room
Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
Contact
info@cerealsandeurope.net or
tel: +44 912227650
Local Transportation
Newcastle International Airport is a main station for the Metro. The station is linked by a covered walkway directly into the terminal building.
The journey takes 23 minutes from Newcastle Central Station and services
are provided up to every 7 minutes.
Single tickets are available all times of day for single journeys and are
valid for 90 minutes from the time of purchase.
Return tickets are valid all times of the day. The price of a return ticket is reduced after 09.00am on weekdays and all days at weekends and public holidays.
For further information on Metro services, go to http://www.nexus.org.uk
The University is located within the city of Newcastle. Most hotels
are conveniently linked with the University by QuayLink, a
system of yellow, electric buses, linking major employment and tourism
destinations in the area. QuayLink operates frequently, with buses on two
routes running up to every 10 minutes during the day, and at least every 20
minutes in the evening. Tickets are available from the bus driver.
More information on http://www.stagecoachbus.com/newcastle/Quaylink.html
The nearest Metro station and QyauLink bus stop to Newcastle University
(conference venue) is Haymarket.
Welcome Reception – Wednesday, March 25 2009
18:00 hrs, Kings Hall, Newcastle University
In the spectacular Kings Hall of Newcastle University, a short stroll away
from the main lecture hall, delegates will be welcomed at a reception with
drinks and light canapés.
Conference Dinner - Thursday, March 26 2009
Newcastle United, St James’ Park, Newcastle
19:30 hrs Reception
20:00 hrs Dinner
The conference dinner will take place in the New Magpie Room of the
Newcastle United Football Stadium in St James’ Park. From Level 6,
the New Magpie Room boasts a stunning pitch view. A truly unforgettable
experience
Limited dinner tickets available.
Internet access during the conference
The auditoria of the university do not have wireless internet access. However, a computer class with sufficient capacity is at our disposal during the conference days.
