Updates
Dec 10, 2010
Lecture Videos Posted

All lecture videos have been posted. Visit Lecture Topics & Lecturer for more information.

Aug 5, 2010
Thank you!

The QI10 summer school ended last week. Thanks everyone for participating! We will have videos, photos, and more information posted on the website in the future.

July 19, 2010
Lecture notes will continue to be posted

We have posted the lecture notes online - please expect to see the notes posted within 3 days of the lecture

June 21, 2010
Changes to Schedule

We have posted the revised schedule on our website.

May 10, 2010
Lecture information available

We have updated the lecture topics and lecturers page - short descriptions about each lecture and lecturer are now available.

March 24, 2010
QI10 registration now open

Visit the registration page to register for QI10. Financial support is available for undergraduate and graduate students interested in attending QI10.

Jan 26, 2010
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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 - Accommodations

Venue

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Rooms:
     July 17 (Sat) - Henn 201
     July 18 (Sun) - IBLC 182
     July 19 to 21 (Mon-Wed) - Henn 201
     July 26 (Mon) - Henn 201
     July 27 to 28 (Tues-Wed) - Henn 200
     July 29 (Thurs) - Henn 201

Most of the QI10 lectures will be held in the following buidlings:

  • The Hennings Building (Henn) - 6224 Agricultural Road
    Home of theUBC Department of Physics & Astronomy. Some of the QI10 sessions will be held in this building. On some days Summer School lectures will be held in room 200 or 201 of the building. The easiest way to find Henn 200 and 201 is to enter the building from the north side entrance.
  • The Ike Barber Learning Centre (IBLC) - 1961 East Mall.
    Opened in 2008, this renovated learning space contains a library, reading rooms, teaching and learning facilities, meetings rooms, cafe, and much more. On some days Summer School lectures will be held in room 182 (Victoria Learning Centre) of the 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 Summer School reception.

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.

UBC Conference & Accommodations
Conference & Accommodations offers a wide variety of accommodations, including dormitory style accommodation, budget one bedroom suites, and deluxe apartment suites (West Cost Suites). Prices range from $33 to $183 per night depending on room type. Some options might include free breakfasts.

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.

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



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