General Information
Official Language
The language of the symposium is English.
Climate and Clothing
The climate in the middle of September is pleasant in Nottingham,
with average temperatures in the 46°F - 59°F range.
Weather information and forecasts:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/weather/forecast/346 (BBC Nottingham).
Passport and Visas
The conference participants are advised to contact the nearest embassy, consulate or travel
agency for information about the passport and visa requirements from their
country for entry to the UK.
Local Currency
The currency of the United Kingdom is the pound sterling, commonly called
the pound. It is subdivided into 100 pence (sing. penny). In early May 2010
we had the following rates: 1 EUR = 0.85 GBP; 1 USD = 0.66 GBP.
Exchange rates may vary. To see current exchange rates, please visit
FX Converter.
Electricity
In the United Kingdom the electrical voltage used is 230V.
Force Majeure
The organisers are not liable for any claims for damages and/or losses
if the entire conference has to be cancelled due to a force majeure
incident.
Disclaimer
The organisers are not liable for damages and/or losses of any kind which
may be incurred by the conference participants or by any other individuals
accompanying them, both during the official activities as well as going
to/from the symposium. Delegates are responsible for their own safety
and belongings.
Insurance and Vaccinations
The registration fee does not cover insurance for the delegates. The
organisers recommend that delegates take out insurance in their home
country to cover pre-journey cancellation for personal reasons and
necessary insurance to cover accidents, medical expenses and loss of
personal belongings during the visit. Currently there are no
vaccinations required when visiting the UK.
City of Nottingham
The Nottingham Plaza Hotel is situated in the centre of the City of
Nottingham. Nottingham is not only famous of course for Robin Hood but
also boasts the two oldest pubs in Europe (The Trip to Jerusalem
and Ye Olde Salutation - linked by caves and originally used
as recruiting points for the Crusades), the Lace Museum and the
Nottingham Forest football team. Standard Hill, next to Nottingham
Castle, is where the English Civil War was started in 1642. Besides
its great history, it is also a very modern city with a Tram system
that opened in 2004. For more information about the City of Nottingham,
please visit www.nottingham.com.
Views from Nottingham
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