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Exchanging Ideas on Europe 2007
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UACES 37th Annual Conference and 12th Research Conference

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Portsmouth and the University like?
When will I find out if my paper proposal has been accepted or not?
How much will the conference cost?
Will there be any social events?

I am presenting a Research Paper: do I have to pay the conference registration fee?
I am chairing a Research Panel: do I have to pay the conference registration fee?
I am presenting a Research Paper: when do I have to register?
I am presenting a Research Paper: when has my paper been scheduled for?
I am presenting a Research Paper: will I be able to use PowerPoint?
I am presenting a Research Paper: will there be an Overhead Projector (OHP)?
Is there funding available to help support my attendance?

What are the accommodation arrangements?
I would prefer to stay at a Hotel - are there any nearby?
I am looking for budget accommodation - are there any hostels in Portsmouth?

What are Portsmouth and the University like?
Portsmouth is a small city of approx. 200,000 people. The city is a unique blend of seaside resort & naval heritage. The University is a city campus; the conference venue (the Park building), the accommodation (James Watson Hall), the train station (Portsmouth & Southsea Station), shops, restaurants etc. are all in close proximity to each other.

When will I find out if my paper proposal has been accepted or not?
Friday 30 March 2007.

How much will the conference cost?
The Registration Fee is £170 for UACES members and £210 for non-members. The fee for students has been discounted. The Registration Fee includes the Conference Dinner, but does not include accommodation.

Will there be any social events?
Yes.

• Sunday, 2nd September (evening) - there will be an informal gathering in the evening for those arriving early. We suggest meeting at a traditional pub called 'The Old Customs House' at Gunwharf Quays, which serves both food and drink. There should be other delegates at the pub from around 7 until 10pm. [Location Map]

• Monday, 3rd September (morning) - a walking tour of Portsmouth Harbour including a visit to the Spinnaker Tower (see the Registration form as pre-booking is required)

• Monday, 3rd September (evening) - drinks reception (included in Registration Fee)

• Tuesday, 4th September (evening) - Conference Dinner and Reception on board the HMS Warrior (included in Registration Fee)

I am presenting a Research Paper: do I have to pay the conference registration fee?
Yes.

I am chairing a Research Panel: do I have to pay the conference registration fee?
Yes.

I am presenting a Research Paper: when do I have to register?
Ideally, before 17 May 2007 (the sooner the better).

I am presenting a Research Paper: when has my paper been scheduled for?
We will publish the research programme to the website as soon as is practical. This will be after 17 May 2007 - probably the first week of June. Once the paper-givers have registered we can start arranging the research programme.

I am presenting a Research Paper: will I be able to use PowerPoint?
Yes - you will need to bring your presentation on a memory stick.

I am presenting a Research Paper: will there be an Overhead Projector (OHP)?
Yes and No - you will need to bring your presentation on both transparencies and on plain paper (A4 size) as some rooms have OHPs and some have Visualisers.

Is there funding available to help support my attendance?
No. If any opportunities do arise, we will advertise them on this website.

What are the accommodation arrangements?
The University is able to offer delegates good quality accommodation in the James Watson Halls of Residence. The modern halls, opened in September 2003, are located in the heart of the University’s city campus and are 5-minute walk from the conference venue. It offers single occupancy rooms, all with en-suite facilities including a shower, toilet and hand basin. This accommodation should be booked through UACES (see the Registration form for bookings).

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