Eurocarb X will take place from Sunday evening, July 11, to
Friday afternoon, July 16 1999 at the National University of
Ireland (NUI), Galway. The University is located on the banks of
the River Corrib within walking distance of Galway city centre.
Galway is a historic medieval town with a population of just over
60,000, on the scenic west coast of Ireland.
Accommodation will be available on campus, at Corrib Village, or
in nearby hotels. Lunches, included in the registration fee, will
be available on campus. A trade exhibition of books, scientific
and technical equipment, and of computer software related to the
topics of the symposium will also be organised. NUI, Galway and
Corrib Village are equipped to accommodate disabled persons.
The scientific programme will run from 9.00 am on Monday July
12 to 4.30 pm on Friday July 16 and will cover all aspects of the
chemistry, biochemistry, (molecular) biology, and (bio)technology
of carbohydrates.
The programme will include plenary lectures, keynote lectures,
session lectures and poster presentations. In particular, young
scientists will be given the opportunity to make oral
presentations. All presentations will be grouped, where possible,
into thematic sessions. Participants are invited to submit
abstracts from which the Scientific Advisory Committee will
select the Oral Presentations.
Poster sessions will occupy the late afternoons of Monday,
Tuesday and Thursday. Wednesday afternoon will be free.
The Eurocarb X registration desk will be located in the Conference Hall of NUI, Galway. It will be open on Sunday from 12.00 noon to 10.00 pm and thereafter from 8.30 am to 5.00 pm daily. A message board will be maintained at the registration desk for the duration of the symposium. Postal, photocopy and fax services will be available on campus.
Personal computer terminals will be available to Eurocarb X participants for accessing the Internet and sending / receiving e-mail messages.
Passports are not required by British citizens born in the
United Kingdom and travelling from Britain. However, participants
should carry some identification.
Citizens of European Union states and Switzerland may use a
passport or national identity card. All other nationals must have
a valid passport. An entry visa will be required of citizens of
some countries. Please consult your local Embassy or Consulate of
the Republic of Ireland.
A personal invitation will be sent to any scientist requiring such in order to obtain a visa or funding to attend the meeting. Such an invitation does not imply any responsibility by the meeting organisers to provide financial support.
Participants are responsible for organising their own health and accident insurance. The Organising Committee will not be held liable for accidents, theft, or property damage during travel to and attendance at the meeting, or for delays or any consequence arising from any modification to the programme.
The legal tender of the Republic of Ireland is the Irish pound (IR£, also called the punt). Currency exchange facilities are available at Dublin and Shannon airports, at the Campus Banks, and at Bureaux de Change in the city centre. ATMs are widely available. Travellers' cheques and credit cards can be used in most hotels, restaurants and shops.
The price of most goods includes value-added tax (VAT). Non-EU visitors can have this sales tax refunded at the end of their trip. Be sure to ask for a tax-free shopping form with each purchase and follow the instructions for completion.
The line voltage is 220V and most electrical points take three-pin plugs.
The average daily temperature in July is 15°C, but this can be as low as 12°C or as high as 25°C. There is always the possibility of a rain shower, so we advise you to bring an umbrella or light raincoat!