27 June - 28 June 2013

Polymers at Interfaces 2013: An International Conference to Celebrate the Career of Prof Terence Cosgrove

Organised by:

SCI's Colloid and Surface Chemistry Group and RSC's Colloid and Interface Science Group

Bristol

Registration Closed

This event is no longer available for registration.

Synopsis

The adsorption and behaviour of polymers at interfaces is a field of fundamental importance to a wide range of technologies and medicine. Terry Cosgrove, who retired in Autumn 2012, has made significant contributions to the field over the last 40 years. This conference will celebrate his outstanding career. A number of Terry's close associates, past and present, have agreed to speak at what promises to be an entertaining review of the field and Terry's impact on it.

Venue and Contact

Bristol City Council

Armada House, Cabot Room, Telephone Avenue, Bristol, BS1 4BQ, UK

Dr Jeroen van Duijneveldt

Tel: +44(0)117 928 7665

Email: polymersatinterfaces2013@gmail.com

Fees

Standard fee £155
RSC/SCI Member fee £125 (SCI members should enter promotional code NM/SCISG/13)
Student fee £50 (NB: limited places)
Speaker fee £75
Registration after 1st May 2013 will incur a surcharge of £25
Conference Dinner £50 (NB: limited places)

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CPD Info

SCI Members attending this meeting are able to claim CPD points.

Additional Info

Confirmed Speakers

MA Cohen Stuart (Wageningen)
PJ Dowding (Infineum)
CA Dreiss (King's College)
PC Griffiths (Greenwich)
JHE Hone (Syngenta)
AM Howe (Schlumberger)
PF Luckham (Imperial College)
MW Murray (Akzo Nobel)
RH Pelton (McMaster)
C Prestidge (University of South Australia)
RM Richardson (Bristol)
P Stilbs (Stockholm)
JRP Webster (STFC)
SG Whittington (Toronto)

All presentations are by invitation only. There is no poster session.

Accommodation

Accommodation is NOT included in the registration fee, however Bristol city centre offers a wide range of accommodation options for delegates to make their own arrangements.
The following are conveniently located for Armada House and M-Shed, and offer preferential rates to delegates.

The Bristol

The Bristol is very close to M-Shed and the room booking fee includes free parking in the NCP car park next door. To make a reservation, please call +44(0)117 923 0333 and quote the reference "Colloid and Interface Science Group ref. coll270613". A credit card number will be required to secure the room. Cancellation policy: 4pm the day prior to arrival. The discounted rate is £95 per night for a double room with single occupancy, bed & breakfast or £105 for double occupancy. This special rate will be held until 30th May 2013.
For more information about The Bristol, click here.

Brooks Guest House

Please mention "Armada House" when making a reservation to receive a discounted rate of between £74 - 99 including breakfast.
For more information about Brooks Guest House, click here.

Radisson Blu

Please mention "Armada House" when making a reservation for a discounted rate (rate to be confirmed).
For more information about Radisson Blue, click here.