Registration & Information

This conference is designed to provide an excellent opportunity for all delegates to interact with basic, translational and clinical scientists from academia, medicine and industry from around the world. So that the delegates can maximise their interactions the University of Nottingham has provided specifically reduced rates for accommodation at its Campus.

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    • 4 nights’ Accommodation (see below)

    • Conference sessions (delegates only)

    • Refreshments (Tea/Coffee & snacks)

    • Lunch (hot buffet or packed)

    • Dinner (including Gala Dinner)

    • Free wifi on campus

    • Excursion trip with session and meals

    • Free car parking on Campus (permits will be issued)

    • Free poster printing

  • Please note that the Halls of Residence are located at the conference venue on the Sutton Bonington campus while the Orchard Hotel is located on the main university campus approximately 20 min drive away and connected with a free Hopper bus service every hour. Morning and evening pick up from the Hotel to and from the conference venue will be arranged if required.

    All rooms (Halls and Hotel) are en-suite and provided with  

    • towels, linen and toiletries

    • tea and coffee making facilities

    • free wifi

    • free car parking permit (if required)

    • hot and continental breakfast

  • Early Bird Rate extended - 10th April 2026

    Early Bird Rate Standard Rate

    Halls of Residence (single occupancy)     

    £900                   £1000

    Hotel (single occupancy) 

    £1200                  £1300

    Hotel (double occupancy)    

    £1050                   £1150

    Non-delegate guest:

    Hotel (shared with delegate)       £600                     £700

     While we encourage all delegates to stay on campus with us, some local delegates might opt for no-accommodation. Please let us know and we shall get back to you concerning fees.

  • We have some limited funds available (mostly from our sponsors) specifically to support attendance of PGR or ECR (within 3 years of thesis submission) delegates. If you wish to apply for a bursary (these are likely to be between £200-£500), please send your abstract and pay the conference fee. The selection for these bursaries is on a first-come-first served basis. The final announcement of candidates supported will be made by April 15, 2026. No applications can be considered after this date.

    Additionally, please apply to your institution, industry partners, government or sponsors directly for travel funds.

  • Nottingham is accessible via the major UK airports.‍ ‍

    • East Midlands Airport is the closest to the city. A direct Skylink bus route connects the airport to Nottingham (every 30 minutes).

    • Birmingham Airport is regionally close and connects to Nottingham via National Rail services (approx. 1 hour travel time).

    • London airports (Heathrow, Gatwick and Luton) are a feasible travel option, and connect to Nottingham via National Rail services (approx. 2.5 hour travel time).

    ‍ ‍The website www.trainline.co.uk allows you to buy train tickets either in advance, or on the day.

    You can get a train from Birmingham International Station to East Midlands Parkway for around £35 on the same day.

    Once you get to East Midlands Parkway Station, you can get a taxi Sutton Bonington Campus using the details below for approximately £15.

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    East Midlands Parkway NG11 0EE

    Sutton Bonington Campus LE12 5RD

  • ‍Conference delegates may need a visa to visit the UK. You can check here whether you require a visa before you travel.

    ‍For those requiring a visa, you can apply for a Standard Visitor visa here.

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  • ‍ If you need help with international or within UK travel, please fill the details in this form : Travel form link

    We may be able to offer group transfers depending on the arrival time into the UK

    By car ‍

    We advise driving to University Park Campus, to park your car at your accommodation. All inter-campus travel will be provided via bus.

    ‍The University is close to Junction 25 of the M1. From there, the A52 leads to the campus. Local signage is good.

    Further information for driving to the University can be found here.

    ‍By train

    The closest train stations are Nottingham and Beeston stations. Please note that for train travel in the UK, tickets must be purchased in advance of travel, either online (click here) or at a ticket machine in the departure station.

    • ‍From Nottingham station: You can get to the University directly on the Tram (every 10 minutes), the SkyLink bus (every 20 minutes) and the 34 bus (every 30 minutes).

    • From Beeston station: You can walk to the University, which takes around 20 minutes. You can also take the SkyLink bus (every 20 minutes) or 18 bus (every 30 minutes)

    Tickets for all bus and tram options listed here can be purchased online and with Apple Pay / Google Pay.

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    By bus‍ ‍

    There are national bus services connecting Nottingham to other major UK cities and airports.

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Attractions around conference venue

Sutton Bonington Arboretum

Sutton Bonington Village is a beautiful old English village with two historic churches, a country house, pubs, art gallery and river soar trail.

Extra events for delegates and guests are also being organised during conference days.