Venue

The Symposium will be held on the campus of Newcastle University. Newcastle University is situated in the heart of the city of Newcastle upon Tyne. Set in the North East of England, Newcastle upon Tyne has excellent transport links with major UK and international cities.

Accommodation

Both en-suite and standard accommodation will be available at Castle Leazes Halls of Residence. Accommodation is within easy walking distance of the Symposium lecture theatres and office.

For delegates who prefer to use local hotel accommodation and make their own reservations a list of some hotels is available (Hotels) or a more comprehensive search facility is available at: http://www.newcastlegateshead.com/Accommodation.php. A range of self-catering apartments available for weekly lets can be found at: www.citybaseapartments.com/uk/newcastle-apartments.php.

Travel

By Air: Newcastle International Airport is served by many airlines providing direct links from top international and UK destinations. The route from the airport to the city centre is one of the fastest in Europe, taking only 22 minutes on the region's light rail system, the Tyne & Wear Metro. Metro trains run every 5-15 minutes. Taxis to the city centre cost around £15.

By Rail: Newcastle Central Station is right in the heart of the city centre and is served by National Express Trains, Cross Country Trains and First Transpennine Express; all operating direct services from most major cities in Britain. Times, prices and services may vary throughout the year, and as such all enquiries should be made directly with the appropriate operators. Station facilities include travel information, left luggage, toilets, cafés, a bar, ATMs and a taxi rank.

By Road: The A1(M) passes through NewcastleGateshead, linking the area to London, the South, Scotland and major routes across the country. The A69 links west to Carlisle, the Lake District and, via the M6, to the South and West of England. Central car parks are situated only a short distance from all routes and are well signposted throughout the city. 

By Sea: The North Shields International Ferry Terminal is the North of England's main sea link with Scandinavia and Northern Europe, and throughout the year DFDS Seaways operates sailings to and from the city. Taxis to the city centre cost approximately £12 from the ferry terminal.