UKHA Group: Advancing strategies, collaboration and understanding on the science and impacts of marine and freshwater harmful algae/bacteria in the UK

Second meeting, Tues June 13^th & Weds 14^th 2023

Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen

General arrangements

The meeting will be held at Robert Gordon University Garthdee Campus:

Sir Ian Wood Building, Garthdee Rd, Garthdee, Aberdeen AB10 7GJ

Delegates should plan to arrive on the 13^th at 12.30 for a 13.00 start.  The meeting will be held across two days, with the main programme finishing by 14.00 on the 14^th. In the afternoon of the 14^th there are planned optional demonstration workshops (details to be forthcoming).

Following the session on the Tuesday an evening event will be organised which will start shortly after the end of the formal session and will allow people to continue discussions and networking.  Costs and details tbc, but separate receipts will be obtainable.

Please confirm your attendance at the meeting by 1^st April 2023, including the evening event.

Please also let the organisers know any dietary requirements by 13^th May at the latest.

If you require overnight accommodation there are many choices in Aberdeen to suit your budget.  If you have any queries regarding suitable locations do contact the organisers (list of hotels available will be supplied).

The campus is 3 miles from the central train and bus stations, with buses leaving the city centre every 15 mins taking approximately 30 mins to the university location. Aberdeen airport is 9 miles outside of the city, with buses taking one hour to reach the city centre.

Meeting overview

This year the focus will be on:

• New scientific developments in last four years.
• A focus on our students and early career researchers – with all welcome to participate.
• Opportunities for future collaborative initiatives.
• Poster session for all, especially welcoming ECRs and students.

Next steps

1. Please confirm if you intend to take part in this meeting – emailing d.mcdonald1@rgu.ac.uk by 1^st April 2023

• Also, whether you would like to present any scientific presentations, with an approximate title/theme (also by 1^st April 2023) – and whether you prefer an oral or poster presentation

• Please also let us know whether you intend to bring a student and/or early-career researcher (and whether they prefer a poster or oral presentation)

If you have any questions regarding this event or for any practical queries regarding transport, accommodation, Aberdeen or the university, please contact Dorothy McDonald: d.mcdonald1@rgu.ac.uk