The Venue

Click picture for bigger sizeThe symposium will be held at The University of Nottingham, which lies within one of the UK’s liveliest cities. Nottingham is unbeatable for its shopping; it ranks among the best in the UK for sports facilities; and the entertainment opportunities are endless, whatever your interest. All this plus excellent links to the rest of the country - London is less than two hours away by train or car.

Nottingham is the regional capital of the East Midlands and a city with a distinct ‘buzz’ about it. A Department of the Environment survey described it as ‘the most vibrant and vital in the UK’ and it is officially rated as one of the best shopping locations outside London.

Looking back

Nottingham has a rich history - the Castle, Lace Market area, 15th century church of St Mary, Georgian town houses and impressive architecture are just part of what you can explore. Enjoy a pint in one of the city’s picturesque pubs, (one that is reputedly the oldest in England); size up the market square (Britain’s biggest!).

Today’s attractions

Click picture for bigger sizeNottingham is a city very much in touch with today’s lifestyle. It is renowned for its clubs and music venues, including the well-known Rock City and Royal Concert Hall. Nottingham appears on most major bands’ UK tour itineraries and many of the City’s pubs feature live music on most nights, with a broad spectrum of musical genres to choose from. It has plenty of cinemas, (including The Broadway, the first regional branch of the National Film Theatre), theatres (the largest being Nottingham Playhouse and the Theatre Royal), museums, and some of the best bars, restaurants and clubs in the UK.

Sport for all

Click picture for bigger sizeNottingham is a major sporting city, famous for its football, cricket and ice hockey teams. But alongside being a spectator there are opportunities to try all kinds of sports yourself. Go pot-holing or rambling in the surrounding countryside, try rowing and canoeing at the National Water Sports Centre or get your skates on at the National Ice Centre.

See the sights

The Peak District National Park is a short drive away. The legendary Sherwood Forest is nearby, and there are many stately homes.

Transport

Getting about is easy. Public Bus transport in Nottingham is one of the most comprehensive in the UK; there are 37 miles of cycle routes, local train services and regular rail links to London too. East Midlands airport (12 miles from the City centre) is expanding fast, with scheduled and charter flights to popular destinations.

The University of Nottingham is one of the leading universities in the United Kingdom for teaching quality and is a world-class centre of research excellence. In a recent Research Assessment Exercise, Nottingham achieved more top scores than any other provincial university. There is a student population of almost 24,000 including a thriving postgraduate community of some 4,900, of which about 1,400 are international students from more than 100 nations.

Click picture for bigger sizeThe University campus extends over an area of 330 acres of park land and is situated about four kilometres west of the centre of Nottingham. This pleasant setting and easy access to the exceptional cultural, sporting and shopping amenities of a modern and progressive city have made the University of Nottingham one of the most popular provincial universities. The University has 13 undergraduate Halls of Residence located around the perimeter of the campus, with centrally located administrative, teaching, research and library facilities. At the western end of the campus is a very well equipped Sports Centre, including a swimming pool. Close to the Main Campus is the new Jubilee Campus, opened in 1999 following an investment of £50 million. This provides new and extensive teaching and research facilities as well as accommodation for postgraduate and undergraduate students.