The next HUBS Annual Meeting will be taking place at the Francis Crick Institute in London on 20 - 21 April 2020.

The Heads of University Biosciences (HUBS) will be holding their next annual conference at the Francis Crick Institute in London. The HUBS Annual Meeting 2020 will include sessions on research, higher education policy, and teaching and learning in the biosciences. This two day conference will focus on the theme of equality and diversity, and will include networking opportunities, a wine reception and conference dinner.

Programme

The HUBS Annual Meeting will take place from 20 - 21 April 2020 and you can view a detailed programme.

Cost

Details of early bird and standard rates are included below.

Standard HUBS member
Residential rate - £380
Day 1 rate (includes catering, excludes accommodation and conference dinner) - £150
Day 2 rate (includes catering, excludes accommodation) - £150
Two day rate without accommodation - £300
Conference dinner only - £60

Standard non member
Residential rate - £500
Day 1 rate (includes catering, excludes accommodation and conference dinner) - £200
Day 2 rate (includes catering, excludes accommodation) - £200
Two day rate without accommodation - £400
Conference dinner only - £60

To check if your university is a HUBS member, please visit the HUBS membership website or contact hubs@rsb.org.uk

Please note, discounted conference rates are available for early career lecturers through the early bird early career lecturers rates above. There are a limited number of spaces for this rate, so please contact hubs@rsb.org.uk to book your early career lecturer rate place.

Conference dinner

Residential rates include a conference dinner at the Wesley Hotel, 81-103 Euston Street, NW1 2EZ on 20 April 2020. There is a choice of two menu options for the conference dinner: Set Menu A (vegetarian) or Set Menu B. Delegates with dietary requirements should indicate their specific requirements when booking onto the event, so the chef can prepare a suitable alternative.

Accommodation

Accommodation is included in the residential conference rate, at the Travelodge London Kings Cross Royal Scot Hotel,100 King's Cross Rd, London WC1X 9DT. Breakfast is included in the room reservation. Check-in time is from 15:00 onwards and check-out is at 12:00 (midday).

Poster Submission

HUBS are inviting delegates attending the HUBS Annual Meeting 2020 and research staff at the Crick Institute to submit posters for the conference poster competition. Posters can be submitted on the conference theme of equality and diversity.

For full details download the submission form. Submissions should be sent to hubs@rsb.org.uk by 28 February 2020.

Registration

Register for this event through mySociety.

Contact

If you have any questions about this event please contact hubs@rsb.org.uk

Cancellation policy

Cancellation before 26th November = full refund of 100%
Cancellation between 27th November to 4th January = partial refund of 75%
Cancellation between 5th January to 28th March = partial refund of 50%
Cancellation from 29th March onwards or non-attendance at the event = no refund