Vision Researchers Colloquium 2019 (in partnership with the GW4 Alliance)

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Thank you for registering for this years Vision Researchers’ Colloquium. If you have applied to present a poster or give a talk then please note that BVI will contact you to let you know whether your application has been successful by 7 June 2019. Further information including agendas will also be sent before the event.

Vision Researchers Colloquium 2019 (in partnership with the GW4 Alliance)

By Bristol Vision Institute

Date and time

Mon, 8 Jul 2019 09:30 - 17:00 GMT+1

Location

University of Exeter

Living Systems Institute Stocker Road Exeter EX4 4QD United Kingdom

Description

** Abstract submissions are now closed, but please do register for a general attendance ticket **

OVERVIEW

This annual one-day event, led by Bristol Vision Institute (BVI) at the University of Bristol in collaboration with the Universities of Bath, Exeter and Cardiff, brings together vision researchers from all disciplines.

The colloquium provides an ideal opportunity for postgraduate students, postdoctoral research associates and others at an equivalent career stage, to present their work and obtain valuable feedback in an informal conference environment.

It will be hosted by the University of Exeter, at the Living Systems Institute on the Streatham campus.

KEYNOTE SPEAKER

We're delighted to welcome Barbara Webb, Professor of Biorobotics from the University of Edinburgh as our keynote speaker. She will speak on the subject of 'Visual navigation in insects and robots'.
http://www.bristol.ac.uk/vision-institute/events/vision-researchers-colloquium/

ATTENDANCE

If you would simply like to attend the Colloquium, please register for a ticket. Attendance is free but registration is mandatory.

PROGRAMME BOOKLET AND AGENDA

A programme booklet with details of speakers, poster presentations and timings can be found on the main Vision Researchers Colloquium website.

A drinks reception will follow the presentations at 5pm.

FAQs

- How can I contact the organiser with any questions?

Email: bvi-enquiries@bristol.ac.uk or telephone 0117 42 84248.
For more information about this and past events, please visit our website.

- What accommodation options are there?

The Living Systems Institute is located on the Streatham Campus. If you book a room in Holland Hall, (4* Campus Graded Accreditation by Visit Britain), all attendees at the colloquium can use promotional code 'PC19' to get a 10% discount. All rooms are en-suite and breakfast can be provided.

Other options include: Reed Hall, Mercure Exeter Rougemont Hotel, Town House.

- GW4 Travel Bursary

Travel bursaries are available to GW4 PGRs to reimburse travel and, where appropriate, accommodation expenses. Depending on your home institution and destination of travel, maximum amounts of funding are available.

Applicants must be registered at a GW4 university (Universities of Bath, Bristol, Cardiff and Exeter) at the time of travel. You should aim to apply at least 1 month before you plan to travel if this is possible.

Travel grants are awarded on the condition that successful applicants will provide feedback to GW4 through our report form within one month of travelling.

Full details can be found here.

- Social media

In the lead up to and during the event, BVI will be tweeting from @VisionInstitute. Please do connect with us and share updates with your followers both in the build up to and the event itself.

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