BERA Annual Conference 2012, 4th – 6th September, University of Manchester
Local Tourist Information
The University is conveniently located to get to all the city centre attractions, shops and restaurants, providing you with a great base to explore all that Manchester has to offer. Visit Manchester website www.visitmanchester.com
Accommodation
On-site accommodation can be booked for £42 per room per night at the time of registering for the conference or by contacting bera@in-conference.org.uk Full payment must be recieved prior to the conference. There are no refunds available after Friday 3rd August.
George Kenyon Hall
University Hall Place
Off Booth Street East
M13 9PL
Tel: 0161 306 6619
(previously known as University Places Hall, please note some campus signs still refer to this building as University Place Hall.)
On arrival please got to the Reception Desk at George Kenyon Hall to pick up your keys. Check in on Monday to Friday is from 14.00 – 21.00. For arrivals after 9pm or over the weekend/Bank Holiday Monday, there will be a notice on the door to the George Kenyon Hall providing instructions on how to contact the duty tutor who will come and let you in to the Hall and give you your key. On your day of departure you must be checked out of your room by 9.30am.
The rooms are arranged in self contained flats of 5 or 6 single rooms with modern en-suite facilities. Towels, toiletries and tea/coffee making facilities are provided in each room. Each flat has a shared kitchen/lounge.The kitchen will not have any utensils or crockery but has a fridge that can be used.
Breakfast - Breakfast will be served in the Eats Restaurant at University Place from 07.30 – 09.30 each morning.
Delegates must wear their name badge in order to get breakfast.
There is limited accommodation available at George Kenyon, however there is a range of accommodation to suit all budgets. Please visit http://www.visitmanchester.com/ for further information.
Social Programme
Tuesday 4th September
Welcome Reception for New Members, Early Career Researchers and International Delegates
This drinks reception is open to New Members, Early Career Researchers and International delegates and will provide you with an opportunity to meet the BERA Council 18.00 to 18.30.
Main Conference Welcome Reception
An informal evening with pre dinner drinks reception is open to all delegates at no extra cost. Please indicate that you wish to attend on your registration form. This will take place from 18.30 to 19.30. The rest of the evening is free.
Wednesday 5th September
Conference Dinner
The evening will start with a pre-dinner drinks reception, followed by dinner and dancing. Tickets cost £60.00.