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8 - 10 April at The University of Strathclyde
Please read this important information before making your booking online
Delegate Information and Booking
Please fill in the online booking form. You will receive an online confirmation to say that your form has been received successfully once you press the submit button. Confirmation of your reserved place will be sent to you by e-mail within five working days. Joining instructions and further information will be sent to you in early March 2008.
Bookings will be accepted up until 17 March, subject to availability, but bookings placed after 17 February 2008 will be subject to a 10% surcharge.
Bookings will only be accepted using the online booking form provided. |
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Please note that the early bird discount is no longer available and the higher rate will now be charged from 17 February 2008
The Venue
Networkshop 36 will be held at The University of Strathclyde, on the John Anderson Campus in the centre of Glasgow, with excellent connections by road, rail and air. http://www.strath.ac.uk/
Location maps and directions can be viewed at: http://www.strath.ac.uk/maps/
All conference facilities are within a few minutes walk of each other, as you can see by looking at the campus map to be found at: http://www.strath.ac.uk/maps/johnandersoncampus/
Download the PDF version of this map to see the references for the buildings we will be using:
- Barony Hall (30). Plenary Sessions
- Barony car park ‘P’ (30). The Exhibition Marquee and refreshments.
- John Anderson Building (16). Parallel conference sessions.
- The Lord Todd (26). Lunches, Tuesday supper, Birds of a Feather.
Accommodation
This year, for the first time ever, we will be using hotel accommodation and offer you the options of booking a residential package, or book your own accommodation through Glasgow Marketing to suit your budget and any other plans you may have whilst in Scotland.
A total of 250 rooms have been reserved at The Premier Travel Inn, George Street, and Jurys Inn, Jamaica Street. Shuttle services will be provided from conference hotels where required.
Please note: we will allocate hotel rooms in accordance with the dates you have booked and availability at each hotel. If you wish to be accommodated in the same hotel as a colleague please ensure you note this on the online booking form in the ‘Other Requirements’ box.
Accommodation will be allocated on a first come, first served basis. Once the 250 rooms have been allocated you will need to book a non residential delegate place and book your accommodation using the link below.
To book independently see Glasgow Marketing’s website:
https://www.conferencebookings.co.uk/delegate/GMBNET362008
Or if you prefer guest house accommodation, especially if you intend to stay on for a few days, you will find a link to the national tourist board - http://www.visitscotland.com/
Catering
Buffet lunches will served on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday in the Lord Todd dining room, as will dinner on Tuesday night. Refreshments and post-lunch desserts and coffee will be served in the Exhibition Marquee. On Tuesday evening you are invited to a Drinks Reception with Exhibitors.
Conference Dinner – Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum
On the evening of Wednesday 9 April we will be the guests of the Lord Provost for a drinks reception before Dinner in the Central Hall of Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum. During the Reception there will be an opportunity see some of the displays and exhibits. One of the finest civic collections in Europe is housed within this Glasgow landmark, for more information:
http://www.glasgowmuseums.com/venue/index.cfm?venueid=4
Coach transfers from the campus and hotels will be provided.
Every year we find there are some who prefer to make their own arrangements for dinner on the Wednesday night – if you wish to opt out please indicate this on the booking form. Please note there will not be a refund if you opt out.
Conference Package
The conference runs from lunchtime Tuesday 8 April to lunchtime Thursday 10 April 2008. Both residential and non residential packages include morning and afternoon refreshments, lunches, dinner on Tuesday night, the conference dinner on Wednesday night, and delegate bag.
The residential package includes accommodation in en-suite rooms (based on single occupancy) at one of the two 3 star hotels, The Premier Travel Inn or Jurys Inn, on Tuesday and Wednesday nights, with breakfast, as described above.
Accommodation is also available on Monday night (at extra cost) for early arrivals, including those attending training courses on the Monday, or other pre-events. It is important that you book this at the same time as your conference place – accommodation on Monday night is limited at only one of our hotels and will be allocated on a first come first served basis. We cannot guarantee accommodation for bookings made later for pre-events and you may have to book this independently through Glasgow Marketing.
Mid-session refreshments served in the Exhibition Marquee, and the Drinks Reception with exhibitors on Tuesday evening is also included.
NON-JANET : This year a limited number of non-residential places will be made available for delegates from non JANET connected sites wishing to attend the event. Please see the delegate rates printed below.
Sunday night: please note, the small number of rooms for Sunday night referred to on the form are reserved solely for the use of conference staff and trainers. If you require accommodation on Sunday night please refer to the administrator – networkshop@julienich.f9.co.uk – to check availability and your eligibility before submitting the booking form.
JANET Training
JANET Training is planning to run training courses from lunch on Monday 7 April until late morning on Tuesday 8 April.
For those staying on for Networkshop, bed and breakfast on Monday night may be booked as part of the Networkshop package.
Proposed Conference Programme
The programme will cover a broad range of subject areas, highlighting the different aspects of networking. After the presentations there will be time for any questions and discussion that arise. The programme is being finalised and a draft copy can be found linked from:
Technical Communication
Communication facilities - including telephones, Internet access and Wireless LAN - will be available to delegates during the conference. Full details will be provided with your joining instructions prior to the event.
Delegate Rates
Please study the rate table below carefully and be sure to tick the appropriate box(es) on the booking form.
The deadline for booking a place, subject to availability, is 17 March 2008.
Please note that the early bird discount is no longer available and the higher rate will now be charged from 17 February 2008
Early Bird Registration - Booking before 17 February 2008
Package |
Cost + VAT |
Residential Delegate (JANET Primary connections only) Includes all meals and en-suite hotel accommodation Tuesday to Thursday |
£395.00 |
Non-residential Delegate (JANET Primary connections only) Includes all meals but no accommodation |
£290.00 |
Non-residential Delegate (Others) Includes all meals but no accommodation |
£440.00 |
Booking after 17 February 2008
Package |
Cost + VAT |
Residential Delegate (JANET Primary connections only) Includes all meals and en-suite hotel accommodation* Tuesday to Thursday *subject to availability |
£435.00 |
Non-residential Delegate (JANET Primary connections only) Includes all meals but no accommodation |
£319.00 |
Non-residential Delegate (Others) Includes all meals but no accommodation |
£484.00 |
OPTIONAL EXTRAS: Monday Night Accommodation
Accommodation on Monday can be booked (subject to availability) for an additional charge. If you require accommodation in order to attend JANET Training courses or pre-events, you must tick the box and pay for the additional night’s accommodation. |
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Early arrivals and workshop attendees: Monday 7 April, B&B only +VAT |
£60.00 |
Note: all financial transactions will be between your organisation and JANET(UK). Cheques and Purchase Orders should be made out to JANET(UK), Lumen House, Library Avenue , Harwell Science and Innovation Campus, Didcot, Oxon , OX11 0SG.
Please complete the online booking form. An invoice will be sent by JANET(UK) - provisional bookings will not be confirmed until full payment has been received.
Please address queries to:
Julie Nicholson
Networkshop Administrator
Tel: +44 (0)1636 671407
E-mail: networkshop@julienich.f9.co.uk