Brunel University  

British Society of Gerontology
39th Annual Conference
6th to 8th July 2010
Brunel University

   BSG 2010
 
British Society of Gerontology

 

 

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Marianne Keane
Brunel Institute for Ageing Studies
Brunel University
Mary Seacole Building
Uxbridge UB8 3PH
Telephone: +44(189) 5266197
email: bsg2010@brunel.ac.uk

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Registration will take place in the Howell Theatre.  The registration desk will be open during the following times:
Tuesday (6th July)             8:00 – 16:00
Wednesday (7th July)      8:00 – 14:00
Thursday (8th July)           8:00 – 10:00

Each delegate will be provided with a name badge.  Please wear the badge throughout the conference to ensure access to dining and other facilities. 

ACCOMMODATION

Conference accommodation is provided in student halls in the Bishop and Lancaster Complexes.  Rooms will be allocated by conference services in the Bishop, Kilmorey, Gordon and Maria Grey halls.  All rooms have en-suite facilities with a shared kitchen with tea/coffee making facilities.  All bedding and towels will be provided, however please be sure to bring your own hangers.  Each room has a bedside lamp.

Check-in & Check-out

Please collect your room key from Bishop’s Hall main reception between 9:00 and 17:00.  For late arrivals, keys will be held at the Lancaster Suite until 22:00; after this time they can be collected from Brunel campus security, located next to the Wilfred Brown Building.  Please return your key to Bishop’s Hall upon check-out.  Check-out is at 9:30am on Thursday, 8th July.

Meals

Breakfast will be provided in More Food Hall, the main campus refectory, in the Hamilton Centre.  More Food Hall can be reached via the main entrance to the Hamilton Centre and is located on the first floor. Lunch and dinner will be held in the Newton Room, Hamilton Centre.  Access to the Newton Room is via the side entrance to the Hamilton Centre, behind the HSBC bank.

ON-CAMPUS AMMENITIES
Brunel University has many shops and services right on campus.  There is an HSBC bank, a pharmacy, and two general shops where you can buy groceries, newspapers, stationery, and even top up your phone card, Oyster card and local travel card.  The shops can be found between the Hamilton Centre and Bannerman Centre/Library.
Several food halls and cafes are available.  These include:

Local Take-Aways:


The Bedlam Art Gallery
The Beldam Gallery, part of the university’s arts centre, has a diverse programme of temporary exhibitions showing a wide range of contemporary art and craft including painting, drawing, sculpture, photography, installation, live art, performance, film, video and sound art. This programme includes the work of regional, national and international artists, as well as a dedicated emerging artist showcase occurring annually. The Beldam Gallery is located in the Wilfred Brown Building and is open to all Monday to Friday, 9.00am to 5.00pm.

The Meeting House/Chaplaincy
The Meeting House (home to Brunel University Chaplaincy) is open each day from 9.00am to 4.00pm. People of all faiths and no faith are welcome to use the facilities. A Quiet Room is available for those wishing to pray or find a quiet place to sit.  The Meeting House is located across Cleveland Road, next to the Marie Jahoda building.

Bicentenary Wildlife Garden
Brunel’s Bicentenary Wildlife Garden is located at the southern side of the campus between the River Pinn and the Nursery Lane allotments.  It can be reached by walking along the South Loop Road.  The garden is open to staff, students and members of the public from dawn to dusk, providing a nearby place for peace and quiet.

HEALTH, SAFETY AND SECURITY INFORMATION

The Brunel Security Office is staffed 24 hours/day all year round by trained and professional security officers.  You can contact Security at any time by dialling 66943 internally or 01895 255786 from an outside line.  The security office can be found at the side of the Wilfred Brown Building next to the main concourse.

For the purposes of crime prevention and public safety an extensive CCTV system operates throughout the campus. This is all monitored and controlled from the security control room. Any questions or concerns about CCTV should be directed to a member of the security staff.

Emergency Medical Assistance

For Ambulance, Police or Fire Brigade, Dial 999 (9-999 if dialling from an internal phone)
**After any 999 call, please contact Security (66943 internally or 01895 255786 from an outside line) and notify them of where to direct the Emergency Service. **

In the event of a fire, you should operate the nearest fire alarm and leave the building immediately (do not use a lift).  Disabled persons will be evacuated by trained personnel using evacuation chairs.  Detailed instructions on procedures are posted in all areas of the University and it is particularly important if you are staying in residential accommodation to familiarise yourself with these as soon as you arrive. 

NHS Direct for GP/Dental Emergencies:
For 24 hour health advice and information, telephone NHS Direct on 0845 4647 or go to www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk.  For access to a doctor (GP) or dentist telephone 0845 605 6000.

FACILITIES FOR CONFERENCE PRESENTERS

Audio visual support is available for all speakers before and during presentations.  Each session room will be staffed with a student helper to assist with any technical difficulties.  Brunel AV services will also be on call should any problems arise.  They can be reached at 66507 (all rooms have an internal phone, with AV services on speed dial).  Presentation loading and viewing facilities are available in the Mary Seacole Building room 110.

ACCESSIBILITY

There is disability access to all areas of the university and automatic door opening systems.  Please advise the conference organising team if any additional support is needed.

INTERNET ACCESS

All delegates will be issued a wifi log-in and password for access to the internet from personal computers.  Wifi is available in most areas of the campus and a connection cable will be available for use in the residence halls.

GYM/POOL FACILITIES

The Brunel University gym, More Energy Fitness Centre, is located in the Sports Centre.  Members of the public are welcome to use the gym at £5/day.  The gym is open from 7:00-22:00 Monday-Friday and 9:00-19:00 Saturday-Sunday.

The Hillingdon Sport and Leisure Complex offers public swimming sessions at their recently refurbished pool.  The complex is located on Gatting Way in Uxbridge.  For more information and opening times, please visit www.hillingdon.gov.uk/leisure or phone 0845 1307 324.

INFORMATION AND ASSISTANCE

The registration desk in the Howell Theatre will be staffed until the end of the academic programme on each day of the conference.  Please do not hesitate to ask if you need any assistance.  In addition, members of the conference organising committee and student ambassadors will be available in all conference venues.

Contact Number

The organising committee will be on call throughout the conference on a designated conference mobile phone.  Please dial 07939 592091 to get in touch.

Message Board

There will be a message board available near the registration desk for the posting of additional conference information and messages for delegates.

Cloak Room/Luggage Storage

A cloak room will be provided for luggage storage.  Please enquire at the registration desk if you have anything you would like to store.

PHOTOGRAPHY

Photographs will be taken of various events during the conference for publicity and dissemination purposes.  If you do not wish your image to be used, please inform the conference committee.  A very special thanks to Enid Irving for taking photos on our behalf.