Melbourne Neutrino Theory Workshop

Melbourne, Australia, 2 - 4 June 2008


This meeting is a satellite workshop following Neutrino 2008. Topics to be covered include all aspects of neutrino theory, including neutrino astrophysics, cosmology, and dark matter.

The Heavy Quarks and Leptons 2008 conference will also be held in Melbourne, 5 - 9 June 2008.



Venue:

School of PhysicsThe University of Melbourne
Victoria 3010, Australia

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Participants

Organizing Committee:

Nicole Bell and Ray Volkas

Registration:

Registration fee: AU$99.00 (including GST). It may be paid by cash or credit card upon arrival.

Accompanying persons may attend the reception at a cost of $33.50. (The cost of the reception is included in the registration fee for workshop participants.)

If you wish to attend the workshop, please advise via email to n.bell@unimelb.edu.au or raymondv@unimelb.edu.au

Reception:

A reception will be held on the evening of Monday 2nd June.

Visa Information:

All travellers to Australia are required to hold a valid visa or an Electronic Travel Authority ETA. A "Short Validity Business ETA" can be arranged via the internet (usually instantly) or by travel agents. For further information, please refer to the links below:

Electronic Travel Authority: http://www.eta.immi.gov.au/

Business (short stay) visa (if not eligible for an ETA):
Information
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Accommodation:

The Clocktower serviced apartments (5 min walk to Physics - see map below)

Carlton Clocktower Apartments
255 Drummond Street
Carlton, VIC 3053, Australia
Phone: (+61 3) 9349 9700
Fax: (+61 3) 9349 2542
Email: questclocktower@questapartments.com.au

When making a booking at the Clocktower, please request the Melbourne Neutrino Theory Workshop rate, to receive the discounted rate of AU$152 per night (one bedroom apartment).

Ibis Hotel (10-15 minute walk to Physics, or short tram ride - see map below)

Hotel Ibis Melbourne
15-21 Therry Street
Melbourne, VIC, 3000, Australia
Phone : (+61 3) 9666 0000
Fax : (+61 3) 9666 0050
Email: H1564-RE03@accor.com

When making a booking at the Ibis hotel, please mention that you are attending a workshop at Melbourne University and wish to be charged the University rate of $111 per night (standard room).
(Best to contact the Ibis Monday-Friday, as reservations is closed on weekends.)

Other accommodation possibilities:

Rydges Carlton Hotel (5 min walk to Physics - see map below)
Travelmall Hotels

Location of the hotels and the School of Physics (click markers for details):
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Maps:

Campus Map showing the location of the conference sessions (Laby Theatre, School of Physics) and the Reception (University House).
Hotel Map displaying the location of the hotels and the School of Physics.

Timezone:

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Travel from the Airport to Melbourne:

Melbourne International Airport is located 20km north-west of the city centre. The city can be easily accessed by taxi or Skybus.

TAXI: A taxi from the airport to the city will cost around A$40.00.

SKYBUS: This bus service costs A$15.00 per adult one way and $24.00 return. The Skybus departs every 15 - 30 minutes and depending on the time of day will drop you off at your hotel or at the main terminus at Spencer Street Station. Please allow 20 - 40 minutes travel time to the city depending on the time of day. For further information regarding Skybus, please visit the Skybus website http://www.skybus.com.au or telephone (61 3) 9335 3066.

Trams:

All Northbound trams along Swanston Street stop OR terminate at the University of Melbourne. The School of Physics is a short walk from the tram stop. For further information regarding tram services, please visit the Yarra Trams website http://www.yarratrams.com.au.

Links:

Welcome to Melbourne

View of Melbourne

Particle Theory, Melbourne



Last updated: 3 June 2008