2016 Joint BES and CCI Annual Symposium Making a Difference in Conservation: Improving the Links between Ecological Research, Policy and Practice

11 – 13 April 2016 David Attenborough Building, Pembroke St, Cambridge CB2 3QY

http://www.conservation.cam.ac.uk/

Delegates’ Pre-symposium Information Pack #BEScci

Cambridge

Cambridge is a university city and the county town of Cambridgeshire, England, on the 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 , 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 . 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 Sheffield

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/

David Attenborough Building, 11 – 13 April

The main Symposium will take place in the new David Attenborough Building. The David Attenborough Building is located on Pembroke Street. Please report to the reception when you arrive, and they will direct you to the registration in the Common Room. This is approx. half a mile from Cambridge Station, a 15 minute walk or a 10 minute taxi journey away.

All talks will take place in the Babbage Theatre. All refreshments, including lunch, and the poster session will be in the Common Room.

Workshops will be allocated rooms, and you will be advised of these on the day. You will need to pre-sign up for workshops. Forms will be on the registration desk.

Registration Times

Registration at the David Attenborough Building will take place in the common room; signs will direct you from reception to the Registration Desk.

On Monday registration will be open from 13:00 – 14:00. On Tuesday and Wednesday, registration will be open from 08.00 – 09:00.

Programme Overview

Monday, April 11 13:00 – 14:00 Registration and Tea/Coffee 14:00 – 15:20 Symposium sessions 15:20 – 15:55 Tea/Coffee Break 15.55 – 17:00 Symposia Sessions 17:00 – 18:00 Public Lecture 18:00 – 20:00 DICE Poster Session in the Common Room

Tuesday, April 12 08:00 – 09:00 Registration with Tea/Coffee 09:00 – 10:40 Symposium sessions 10:40 – 11:20 Tea/Coffee Break 11:20 – 13:00 Symposia Sessions 14:00 – 15:45 Workshops 15:45 – 16:15 Tea/Coffee Break 16:15 – 18:00 Workshops 19:00 Ticketed social (£25): Walking Tour to depart David Attenborough Building @ 19:00, then to The Cambridge Brewhouse from 20:30

Wednesday, April 13 08:00 – 09.00 Registration with Tea/Coffee 09:00 – 10:20 Symposium sessions 10:20 – 10:50 Tea/Coffee Break 10:50 – 13:00 Lunch 13:00 – 15:40 Symposia Sessions 15:40 – 16:05 Tea/Coffee Break 16:05 – 17:00 Conference summary and close

Presenter Guidelines

Speakers

All speakers who are presenting during the symposium will need to upload their presentations in the Babbage Theatre. Please make sure your talk is uploaded on the day you speak at the below times:

Monday: between 12:00 – 13:00 Tuesday: between 08:00 – 09:00 Wednesday: between 08:00 – 09:00

All presentations must be in PowerPoint. Please contact Amelia Simpson ([email protected]) if you have any questions regarding presenting.

Poster Presentations, Common Room

Size and Orientation

− Posters must be vertically oriented (portrait) − Dimensions: International A0 Size (84 x 118 cm, 33 x 46 in)

Display

− All posters will be on display for the duration of the meeting. Please mount yours as soon as you arrive (ideally before the first oral session). Posters must be up by the beginning of the first coffee break (15:25 Monday). − All posters and poster boards will be assigned a number, which can be found in the symposium programme upon arrival. − Velcro will be provided to mount posters. − Posters under consideration for the BES Best Poster Prize will be marked with a coloured sticker on the poster board.

Timing

− Posters will be formally presented during the DICE Poster Session, on Monday at 18:00.

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 building. 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/

Please note this event is now sold out.

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 our 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.

Contacts

If you have any questions leading up to the Symposium please do not hesitate to get in touch.

BES Head Office: [email protected]

We look forward to seeing you in Cambridge!