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From Planets to Dark Energy: The Modern Radio Universe

1st - 5th October 2007, University of Manchester

THIRD ANNOUNCEMENT

Dear colleagues,

This is the third announcement of the conference "From Planets to Dark Energy: the Modern Radio Universe", organised by the University of Manchester and to be held October 1st-5th 2007 in Manchester, UK.

THE DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION AND SUBMISSION OF ABSTRACTS IS 15th JULY 2007

*** PLEASE MAKE YOUR HOTEL RESERVATIONS BEFORE JULY 31st ***

REGISTRATION & ABSTRACT SUBMISSION FOR MRU2007:

Registration and abstract submission is now open. Please register using the on-line registration form.

Until July 15th the conference fee will be 250GBP. The late registration fee will be 300GBP. This fee will cover the costs of the conference, the publication of proceedings and the participation of delegates at the 50th anniversary celebrations of the first observations of the Lovell Telescope at Jodrell Bank Observatory.

The final deadline for abstracts will be **July 15th 2007**. The Scientific Organising Committee will select the speakers based upon a review of all abstracts received, and will choose the presentations for the oral and poster sessions.

The size of this conference is strictly limited by the conference venue to ~200 delegates. Only full registration will guarantee attendance, so we urge you to register soon.

50th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS:

On October 4th delegates are invited to a celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the Lovell Telescope at the Jodrell Bank Observatory.

Buses will depart late morning to take visitors to the site, where they will be welcomed by Professor Phil Diamond, Director of the Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics. Short speeches will then be given by Professor Alan Gilbert, President and Vice Chancellor of the University of Manchester; Malcolm Wicks, the UK Science Minister; Professor Keith Mason, Chief Exec of STFC, His Excellency the Russian Ambassador and Sir Bernard Lovell. After lunch, guests will be given tours of the Observatory and the Lovell Telescope. At the end of the afternoon the 2007 Grote Reber Gold Medal will be presented to Professor Govind Swarup by Professor Lord Rees, President of the Royal Society.

VENUE & ACCOMMODATION:

The conference will be held in the University of Manchester's conference venue, the Weston Building, which is situated in city centre of Manchester. Manchester itself is a vibrant city with ample attractions and amenities for all visitors.

We have arranged block bookings of rooms for the duration of the meeting at the conference venue itself and at several other nearby hotels. All of these hotels are within a short walk of the conference venue. On booking accommodation please mention 'Jodrell Bank'.

Further information regarding the venue for the conference as well as specific details regarding the venue and accommodation is available on the conference website.

*** PLEASE MAKE YOUR HOTEL RESERVATIONS BEFORE JULY 31st ***

CONFERENCE PROGRAM:

A preliminary outline of the science sessions is now available on the website. The conference week will be split into 16 science sessions. Each session will focus upon the SKA key science themes, around which the conference is based, and will include review, invited and contributory presentations.

These sessions will include:

  • Future Instruments : SKA, ELTs, ALMA
  • The Dark Ages
  • Transients
  • Gravity
  • Galaxies/Dark Energy
  • The Cradle of Life
  • Cosmic Magnetism
  • Discovery Space

The full program will be published in August following the registration deadline and the submission of all abstracts.

ASSOCIATED MEETINGS:

In addition to the main 'Modern Radio Universe' conference three related satellite meetings will be held in Manchester. Further information regarding each of these meetings is linked from the main conference webpage (under 'other meetings').

1) Between 27-29th September, prior to the main meeting, a SKA workshop will be held in Manchester.

2) On the evening of Monday 1st October, during the conference, an e-MERLIN Legacy project meeting will be held at the conference venue. All conference delegates are cordially invited to attend this additional meeting. Further details, including registration, for this evening meeting are linked from the main conference website.

3) The International SKA Steering Committee will meet at the Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics following the meeting on 6-7th October 2007.

Could all delegates who are attending any of these meetings, in addition to the MRU2007 conference, please register their attendance with each meeting and ensure that they have booked accommodation for the full duration of their stay in Manchester.

IMPORTANT DATES:


       * November  17 2006:  First announcement
       * February  15 2007:  Second announcement; Registration open
       * June      27 2007:  Third and Final announcement
       * July      15 2007:  Registration and Abstract submission deadline
       * August       2007:  Final Conference Programme
       * September 30 2007:  Welcome reception
       * October   1  2007:  Conference Starts
       * October   5  2007:  Conference Ends
 
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