Venue
The David Attenborough Building Pembroke St, Cambridge CB2 3QY
http://www.conservation.cam.ac.uk/
Cambridge
Cambridge is a university city and the county town of Cambridgeshire, England, on the River Cam about 50 miles (80 km) north of London. At the United Kingdom Census 2011, its population was 123,867, including 24,488 students.
There is archaeological evidence of settlement in the area in the Bronze Age and in Roman Britain; under Viking rule, Cambridge became an important trading centre. The first town charters were granted in the 12th century, although city status was not conferred until 1951.
Cambridge is the home of the University of Cambridge, founded in 1209 and one of the top five universities in the world. The university includes the Cavendish Laboratory, King's College Chapel, and the Cambridge University Library. The Cambridge skyline is dominated by the last two buildings, along with the spire of the Our Lady and the English Martyrs Church, the chimney of Addenbrooke's Hospital and St John's College Chapel tower.
Cambridge is at the heart of the high-technology Silicon Fen with industries such as software and bioscience and many start-up companies spun out of the university. Over 40% of the workforce have a higher education qualification, more than twice the national average. Cambridge is also home to the Cambridge Biomedical Campus, one of the largest biomedical research clusters in the world, soon to be home to AstraZeneca, a hotel and relocated Papworth Hospital.
Parker's Piece hosted the first ever game of Association football. The Strawberry Fair music and arts festival and Midsummer Fairs are held on Midsummer Common, and the annual Cambridge Beer Festival takes place on Jesus Green. Cambridge is adjacent to the M11 and A14 roads, and Cambridge station is less than an hour from London King's Cross railway station. https://www.visitbritain.com/gb/en/england/central-england/cambridge Travelling to Cambridge
The University of Cambridge website provides information about the city of Cambridge and the local area to include: airports, bus services, car hire and breakdown services, park and ride, taxis, trains, art galleries, book shops, theatres, cinemas and language schools. Please visit http://www.ca.ac.uk/CambArea
By Air
Air travel into the UK with its regular and daily flights arriving from all world-wide destinations is quick and easy. There are numerous driving routes from Heathrow and Gatwick Airports, via the M4, M25, and M11, or M25, A1, or from Birmingham and East Midlands Airport via the M1. We recommend air flight travel, if possible, into London Stansted, as this is the closest to Cambridge.
There are direct flights from all major European airports to London Stansted Airport. Stansted is set right beside the M11 and is a 25 minutes journey away. It has direct train links and a regular coach travel service to and from Cambridge and London.
London Stansted: 0044 (0) 8700 000303 Please visit: www.baa.co.uk
London Luton Airport has easy access direct into the region via the M1, M25 and the A505. It offers a range of international and domestic flights (approximate travel time from Cambridge to Luton 45 minutes).
London Luton: 0044 (0)1582 405100 Please visit: www.london-luton.com
Norwich International Airport (approximate travel time from Cambridge to Norwich, is 1 ½ hours) offers a selection of flights from European destinations, and is ideal if you are exploring the northern parts of the UK.
Norwich International Airport : 0044 (0)1603 411923 Please visit: hwww.norwichairport.co.uk
Cambridge Airport also offers selected flights to several inland and European cities. Please visit www.cambridgecityairport.com
By train
The East of England is served by an excellent rail link network. Regular fast trains run to all major cities and towns in the region. London stations which serve the region are: Kings Cross, Liverpool Street, London Euston, London Marylebone, Fenchurch Street, and St. Pancras. St. Albans, Luton and Bedford are on the Thameslink rail line which runs into London stations and on to Gatwick Airport.
For further information on timetables visit: www.nationalrail.co.uk National Rail Enquiries on: 08457 48 49 50 One Rail Enquiries on: 08700 409 090
Information for disabled customers Disabled customers call: Tel: 0044 (0) 121 423 8479 For those with hearing difficulties – Minicom Line; 0044 (0) 121 455 0086
The Britrail Pass offers discounted rail travel for Overseas Visitors only (to be purchase from country of travel only – NOT THE UK) for unlimited travel in England, Scotland and Wales on any British rail scheduled train over the whole of the rail network during the validity of the Pass without restrictions (Heathrow Express, Gatwick Express and Stansted Express are also included). Details from: www.britrail.com
For information on trains, please visit: www.cam.ac.uk/cambarea/trains/ for a comprehensive timetable of trains between Cambridge and London as well as general information.
Travelling Within Cambridge
Citi Buses
Stagecoach offers a network of frequent & reliable buses, these provide excellent access to all parts of Cambridge.
Many different types of ticket are available including the City Megarider, which provides unlimited travel on Citi buses for seven days.
For quick & easy access to the city centre from the railway station look out for the Citi 1, Citi 3 or Citi 7.
A map of all the Citi bus routes can be found online allowing you to plan your route well in advance. Alternatively, if you need a map whilst in the city printed copies are available from the Tourist Information Centre. www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/transport/around/buses/,
Social Events
Our Poster Session on Monday night will be in the Common Room from 18:00 – 20:00.
Walking Tour
If you are attending the walking tour, please meet at 19:00 outside the David Attenborough buildings. Please check which group you are in on Tuesday morning at the Registration Desk. The tour will finish at the Cambridge Brewhouse, where there will be a drink and food provided, plus a cash bar.
The Cambridge Brewhouse 1 King Street, Cambridge, CB1 1LH www.thecambridgebrewhouse.com/
If you are joining the group for the pub meal and drink only, you can join us from 20:00 onwards. We have both function rooms upstairs, so please ask at the bar for the British Ecological Society event.
Delegate Information
Social Media All attendees are encouraged to join the discussion via social media, so please use the hashtag #BEScci and follow @BritishEcolSoc to ensure you are part of the conversation.
Speakers reserve the right to ask delegates not to disseminate their research via the internet, so please respect this request if made.
Photography Photographs taken at out event may be used for promotional purposes; if you have any concerns or queries regarding this, please come and see us at the Registration Desk.
Internet There is WiFi throughout the David Attenborough Building. Please collect your code when you register.
Food and Refreshments Your registration includes tea/coffee each day and lunch on Tuesday and Wednesday. All catering will be available in the Common Room during the designated refreshment breaks.
Badges For security and regulation purposes, please ensure you wear your registration badge at all times throughout the venue.
Mobile Phones As a courtesy to speakers and other delegates, we ask that all mobile phones and electronic devices be changed to silent mode before entering into any session.
Lost Property Please hand in lost property to the Registration Desk where it will be made available for collection.
Smoking Policy Please not that smoking is not permitted inside The David Attenborough Building
First Aid Should you require first aid assistance during the Annual Symposium, please contact and BES team member who will be able to guide you to the appointed first aider.
Venue Security and Drills In the event of an emergency, security and CCI staff will guide you to safety. There will not be any fire alarm tests during our Symposium and therefore any alarm should be considered the real thing.
Insurance and Liability The Symposia organisers will not accept liability for personal injury or loss/damage to property/belongings of participants or accompanying persons, before, during or following the Symposium, tours or their stay in Cambridge. It is therefore recommended that participants arrange their own personal health, accident and travel insurance.