8th Joint European Magnetic Symposia (JEMS)

22-26 August 2016Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre,

Glasgow, Scotland

SEE YOU IN GLASGOW

FROM GLASGOW YOU CAN EASILY EXPLORE SCOTLANDJust beyond the city of Glasgow lies some of Scotland’s most beautiful scenery. Ancient castles, quaint distilleries, tranquil lochs, outstanding golf courses and miles of unspoilt coastline are all just a short journey from the city centre.

Within 30 minutes of Glasgow:

• Loch Lomond, gateway to the Highlands and Islands

• Glengoyne Distillery, where you can sample the ‘Water of life’, whisky

• 60 golf courses

Within one hour of Glasgow:

• Edinburgh

• Gleneagles

• Turnberry

• Stirling Castle

• Culzean Castle

For more information on what to see and do in Scotland – www.visitscotland.com

INTRODUCTION TO SCOTLAND

Lewis and Harris named top island in Europe and fifth best

in the world by TripAdvisor 2014 Travellers’ Choice awards.

Find out more

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CONFERENCE INFORMATION GETTING HERE AND GETTING AROUND

GETTING TO GLASGOW – BY AIRGlasgow is served by 3 airports with direct flights from over 150 destinations

• Glasgow Airport – 15 minutes from city centre

• Glasgow Prestwick - 45 minute direct train link to city centre

• Edinburgh Airport – 55 minutes using the new direct bus link from Edinburgh Airport to Glasgow City Centre

• Well connected with most European cities

• Direct flights from North America and a twice daily Emirates flight from Dubai.

GETTING TO GLASGOW – BY TRAIN• Glasgow has the largest rail network in the UK outside London

• 20 trains per day from London – journey time just 4hrs 30 mins

• Special travel offers and discounts will be made available for delegates on the conference website.

GETTING AROUNDGlasgow is a very compact city and easy to navigate on foot. There is an excellent public transport system and special discounted travel tickets will be available for delegates.

• Taxis in Glasgow are the most cost effective in the UK - the average journey from the City Centre will cost around £5.00

• In 2014 Glasgow introduced a new cycle hire scheme which is a cost effective, green and healthy way for delegates to get around the city. Bikes are available to hire from 31 locations around the city.

After the day’s conference sessions there is nowhere like Glasgow for a night out.

DINING OUT• Enjoy Glasgow’s amazing and eclectic restaurant and café

scene with over 40,000 dining places to choose from

• With more than 700 bars and pubs and over 130 music events in the city each week, there are endless places to network with friends and colleagues

SHOPPING • The best shopping in the UK outside of London’s West End

• Over 200 stores, many open for late night shopping

ATTRACTIONS • More than 20 museums and art galleries, most offering

free admission

• Visit Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum

• Visit the Riverside Museum of Transport – voted European Museum of the Year 2013

• Home to over 100 cultural organisations including; Scottish Opera, the Royal Scottish National Orchestra, BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra and Scottish Ballet

• Special offers and discounts for visitor attractions, tours and dining.

THINGS TO SEE AND DO

“Glasgow is a city bursting with life, energy, passion and personality

with an impressive array of attractions.” Vacations & Travel Magazine

The Joint European Magnetic Symposia

(JEMS) combine to form the most

important and comprehensive

conference on magnetism in Europe.

The Symposia will focus on a broad range of

topics addressing fundamental and applied

magnetism, and novel magnetic materials.

Plenary, semi-plenary and invited speakers

will give lectures on important recent

advances within each symposium, in addition

to contributed talks and poster sessions.

Participation by student and early career

scientists is welcomed and encouraged.

Key dates:

Abstract submission deadline 18 March 2016

Early registration deadline 10 July 2016

Registration deadline 12 August 2016

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