University Biosciences Managers Association (UBMA) Conference 5th - 7th April 2017 Programme 5th April 2017 12.00 – 14.00 Registration/Allocation of Rooms - The Courtyard, University of Hull, North Entrance, Inglemire Lane. Please be aware that lunch is not provided but there are plenty of outlets on Campus. (If you arrive later, there will be someone on the desk to allocate you your room). 14.00 – 16.30 Tour of Hull - Coach will depart outside The Courtyard for a tour of Hull. We will do a short stop at the Humber Bridge before being dropped off in Town where a City Guide will take us around the Old Town. (Please be aware we will not be returning to The Courtyard). 16.30 – 17.30 Minerva Pub (Old Town) – Refreshment stop, those not joining the Tour are welcome to meet us here or at The Deep. 18.00 – 19.30 The Deep Open Access – after-hours access for you to roam The Deep and see our sub-aquarium tanks. 19.30 – 21.30 Dinner with the Fish 21.45 Coach back to The Courtyard 6th April 2017 All talks will take place in the Leslie Downs Room unless otherwise specified 8.00 – 9.00 Breakfast – This will be available in the kitchens at the end of your accommodation corridor, The Courtyard 9.15 Late Registration – Ferens Building, Ground Floor, Leslie Downs Room. Tea and Coffee in Trade area in Basil Reckitt Room 9.45 Welcome to the Conference – Jennie Brigham/Michael O’Sullivan 10.00 HEFCE Catalyst Project (TDM) – Tool Kit update - Terry Croft 10.45 – 11.00 Tea and Coffee – Trade Stands, Basil Reckitt Room 11.00 – 12.30 AGM Jennie Brigham – Mobile No. 07702823031 University Biosciences Managers Association (UBMA) Conference 5th - 7th April 2017 6th April 2017 (continued) 12.30 – 13.30 Lunch, Networking & Trade Stands – Basil Reckitt Room 13.30 – 14.15 Chartered Scientist - how to get there – Natalie Kennerley 14.15 – 15.00 Innovations in Lab Equipment Sustainability - Andy Evans 15.00 – 15.30 Tea and Coffee – Trade Stands, Basil Reckitt Room 15.30 – 16.15 Applications of Virtual and Augmented Reality – Dr Jon Purdy, Robert Blackburn Building, First Floor 18.00 Coach leaves The Courtyard for Thwaite Hall for Conference Dinner 19.00 Conference Dinner – After Dinner speaker Dr Robb Robinson: Far Horizons and to the Ends of the Earth 22.00 Coach leaves Thwaite Hall returning to The Courtyard 7th April 2017 8.00 – 9.00 Breakfast – This will be available in the kitchens at the end of your accommodation corridor, The Courtyard 9.15 Tea and Coffee in Trade area in Basil Reckitt Room 9.30 – 10.15 Stewart Hugill – UoH Energy Savings 10.15 Tea and Coffee in Trade area in Basil Reckitt Room 11.00 - 11.45 "LabCup – using software to deliver a culture change that lowers costs, increases safety, and (most importantly) makes everyone’s life easier" - Eoin Mulvey 11.45 – 12.30 Tours – PET Centre; Sports Science (booked in advance) 12.30 – 12.45 Conference Closure – Michael O’Sullivan 12.45 – 14.00 Lunch in Trade area in Basil Reckitt Room Jennie Brigham – Mobile No. 07702823031 .