Forthcoming Institute Conferences

Conference and AGM 2008

Introduction

Theme: Physics and the Energy gap

Energy is a vital part of our day to day life. How will our needs for energy in Scotland be met over the next few years? Can physics help to fill the potential energy gap which we face? Come to the IOP Scotland Conference to listen to influential speakers on this issue and to debate the possibilities with other physicists.

Programme

Venue and Accommodation

The event will be held in the Senate and Carnegie Rooms at the University of Glasgow. Further information, can be found by visiting their website.
To reserve accommodation, please contact the University of Glasgow Conference and Visitor Services Office.

Key Dates

Registration Fees

Membership Categories

Members of the Institute of Physics

• All members of the Institute of Physics including those with an application pending
• Staff at Institute Affiliated Plus Schools
• Members of co-sponsoring Institutes and Societies
• Members of other Societies which have a Companion Society or collaboration agreement with the Institute of Physics

Concessionary
The Concessionary rate is available to student and retired members of the Institute of Physics and those on a career break or a low income.

Non Members
Non members can now join the Institute of Physics for a 3 month period and during this time take advantage of membership benefits including attending conferences at the reduced members rate. For further information and to join, please see http://www.iop.org or contact membership@iop.org.

Membership of the Institute of Physics is open to all those with an interest in Physics. For further information, please visit http://members.iop.org  or e-mail membership@iop.org

Registration

On-line registration is recommended and the most secure method for for those wishing to pay by credit or debit card. All payments will be processed securely using WorldPay and confirmation of your payment will be sent by e-mail once the transaction is complete.

For those unable to register on-line, please download the PDF registration form and return together with a remittance for fees to the Registrations Department, The Institute of Physics, 76 Portland Place, London W1B 1NT, UK or by fax to +44 (0)20 7470 4900. Please note that unless payment is received prior to the conference, your booking will not be guaranteed - please see alternative payment methods below.

• Cheque - Payable to the Institute of Physics in either Pound Sterling, Euros (rate of 1.46) or US Dollars (rate of 1.80)
• Bank Transfer - Payable to the Institute of Physics, Lloyds TSB Bank Plc, 9 - 13 Brompton Road, Knightsbridge, London SE3 1DD, UK
  (please note that a pro-forma invoice will be sent if payment has not been received at the time of us confirming your booking)
• • £ Sterling - Payments to account number 00253575, sort code 30-94-81
  • € Euro - Payments at exchange rate 1.46 to account number 86000359, sort code 30-94-81
  • $ US Dollar - Payments at exchange rate of 1.80 to account number 11306596, sort code 30-94-81
• Credit / Debit Card

Confirmation of bookings
On-line - Confirmation of your booking will appear on the screen prior to entering payment details. Please print this page for your records. Confirmation will follow via mail within five days of registering.
Registration via hard copy - Confirmation of your booking will be sent within ten days of registering. If payment is not enclosed with your registration form, you will receive a pro-forma invoice which must be paid prior to the conference.
If you do not receive written confirmation within the dates specified above, please e-mail registrations@iop.org

Value Added Tax
Charges shown in this document are exempt from VAT unless otherwise indicated. Where VAT is applicable it is shown and calculated at the current standard rate of 17.5%. If the rate is altered as a result of government legislation charges may be adjusted accordingly. A tax invoice/receipt will be issued to those indicating that this is required on the registration form. The Institute's VAT registration number is 461-6000-84.

Cancellations
Registrants who cancel their booking before the cancellation deadline of 2 June 2008 will receive a full refund minus a 20% administrative charge. All cancellations must be in writing (please note that organisers cannot accept any cancellation made over the telephone, unless it is accompanied by a cancellation of the booking in writing). No refund can be made to those notifying cancellation from 3 June 2008.

Enquiries

General
Alison McLure
Tel: +44 (0)791 758 5940
E-mail: alison.mclure_AT_iop.org

Registration Enquiries
Conferences Department
Tel: +44 (0)20 7470 4800
E-mail: conferences_AT_iop.org

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