Updates
August 5, 2010
Thank you!

Thanks everyone for attending the workshop. We have posted slides for contributed talks and invited talks on the website.

June 14, 2010
Abstracts for Podium and Poster Presentations Posted

Abstracts for accepted contributed presentations have been posted. Visit the Contributed Presentations page for more information

March 18, 2010
Registration and Abstract Submission Open

Workshop registration and abstract submission are now available!
• Register now
• Submit your abstract

Jan 26, 2010
QI10 and QAMF websites are now online
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Venue and Travel Information

The Summer School and the embedded research workshop will take place at the University of British Columbia (UBC), in the beautiful and vibrant City of Vancouver, which is surrounded by mountains.

Venue - About UBC - Travel Information - Maps of UBC and Vancouver - Accommodations

Venue

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Most of the QAMF talks will be held in the following buidlings:

  • The Hennings Building (Henn) - 6224 Agricultural Road
    Home of theUBC Department of Physics & Astronomy. Workshop sessions will locate in Henn 201 on Friday, July 23rd and Saturday, July 24th. The easiest way to find Henn 201 is to enter the building from the north side entrance.
  • The Ike Barber Learning Centre (IBLC) - 1961 East Mall.
    Workshop sessions on Sunday, July 25th, will be held in room 182 (Victoria Learning Centre) of the Ike Barber Learning Centre.
  • Abdul Ladha Science Student Centre - 2055 East Mall
    The Abdul Ladha Centre is the Home of the Science Undergraduate Society. It is a social space to encourage both informal and organized academic, club, and social activities and interactions for those students enrolled in the Faculty of Science at the University of British Columbia Vancouver. It is the venue for our workshop poster session.

About UBC

The University of British Columbia, established in 1908, educates a student population of 50,000 on major campuses in two cities and holds an international reputation for excellence in advanced research and learning.

The largest is 30 minutes from the heart of downtown Vancouver, a spectacular campus that is a 'must-see' for any visitor to the city -- where snow-capped mountains meet ocean, and breathtaking vistas greet you around every corner.

The Vancouver campus boasts some of the city's best attractions and recreation facilities, including the Museum of Anthropology, the Chan Centre for the Performing Arts , the UBC Botanical Garden and Centre for Plant Research , and endless opportunities to explore forested trails in the adjoining 763-hectare Pacific Spirit Regional Park.
- source: UBC website

UBC Vancouver is located at a penninsula surrounded by ocean.

All scientific activities will take place at the Department of Physics and Astronomy at UBC, in the Hennings Building and the Ike Barber Learning Centre which are centrally located on the UBC Vancouver campus.

Travel Information
To UBC from Vancouver International Airport

Taxi
A taxi ride from the Vancouver International Airport to UBC usually takes approximately 30-45 minutes, and costs $30-40 one way.
Checker: 604-731-1111
Yellow Cab: 604-681-1111

Public Transit
From Vancouver International Airport, take the Canada Line Skytrain going to Waterfront.
Option 1: Get off at Oakridge-41st Station Northbound. Transfer to either the #43 UBC or #41 UBC buses.
Option 2: Get off at Cambie-Broadway Station Northbound. Transfer to #99 UBC.
It costs $8.75 to go from YVR to UBC ($3.75 + $5.00 Airport Add Fare), and $3.75 (regular fare) to go from UBC to YVR.

For more information about Translink Services, please visit Translink website or call 604-953-3333.

From UBC to downtown Vancouver and lower mainland
The UBC bus loop is located right next to the Student Recreation Centre (map). Diesel-powered buses (#25, 33, 41, 43, 44, 49, 84, 99, 258, 480) all depart from this bus loop. Other buses (trolly type busses, #4, 9, 17) depart from a smaller bus loop located right next to the War Memorial Gym (map) on the University Boulevard.

For more information about getting going from UBC to other locations in the greater Vancouver area, including bus number and corresponding routes and frequencies, visit the UBC TREK program website, or the Trankslink Services website.

Maps - UBC, Vancouver, Transit Services

Map of UBC
Map of Vancouver
Public Transit Services Map

Accommodations

Various options for on campus accommodations are available. Please note that the rates are for per night and might not include applicable taxes and other expenses. Amounts are in Canadian dollars.

Carey Centre
Accommodations for the invited speakers are located at the Carey Centre.

Vancouver School of Theology
VST offers studios ($89), one bedroom suites ($102), and a two bedroom suite ($170). Suites feature double beds, ensuite bathrooms, mini-bar fridges, internet, TV, and free local phones. Some of the north-facing studios have an ocean/mountain view.

UBC Conference & Accommodations
Conference & Accommodations offers a wide variety of accommodations, including deluxe apartment suites (West Cost Suites) and standard budget one bedroom suites. Prices range from $119 to $183 per night depending on suite type. Some options might include free breakfasts.

For off campus accommodations, visit Tourism Vancouver or Tourism BC.



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