Saturday 5 September 2009

Joining instructions etc now available for attendees

If you're coming to conference then some important information is now available on the RSS web site:
  • Joining instructions (reproduced below)
  • Abstracts Book
  • Conference Directory
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Registration for the Pre-Conference Short Courses:
All pre-conference courses and workshops are taking place in buildings on the Pollock Halls site participants will be advised separately which building their activity is taking place in and where they should register. 

Registration for Courses A and B plus the Young Statisticians' Training Day will open at 9am and registration for Course C will be from 12.30pm.

Registration for the Main Conference:
The registration desk will be open at the following times:
Monday 7th:            3.00pm to 6.30pm
Tuesday 8th:           8.30am to 6.00pm
Wednesday 9th:      8.30am to 6.00pm
Thursday 10th:        8.30am to 6.00pm
Friday 11th:             9.00am to 12 noon

On Monday registration will take place in Chancellors Court on the Pollock Halls site; for the rest of the week it will be in the foyer of Appleton Tower on Crichton Street.

University accommodation
For those pre-booked into University accommodation these are the arrangements for collection of keys:

Keys should be collected from the main reception at Pollock halls from 2pm on the day of arrival. Luggage can be stored in the Reception centre if required until rooms are available.

The Reception centre will be open until 11pm daily and keys can be collected from security after this time.
Please note you must be checked out from your room on the day of departure by 10am at the latest.

Getting to/from Appleton Tower from Pollock Halls:
The No 2 bus runs from opposite the Commonwealth Pool to Bristo Place running every 12-15 minutes.

Monday evening reception
For those attending the evening reception at Edinburgh Castle this will begin at 7pm.

Tickets will be issued at registration, however do not worry if you cannot make it to registration first you will still be able to gain admission to the castle.

Please make your way to the main gate of the Castle at the top of the Royal Mile. Please ensure you wear sensible shoes.