Manchester is the UK's most excitingcosmopolitan centre, second only to London in the diversity of its cultural life. There are over 50,000 students from all over the world studying at Manchester's four universities, making the city one of the liveliest in Britain. The Manchester Conference Centre is a purpose-built facility of the highest standard, with accommodation, lecture theatre, seminar rooms, restaurants, bar and exhibition space all under the same roof. Accommodation is provided in comfortable, en-suite rooms with satellite TV and telephone. Additional student accommodation is available inen-suite rooms.
Secured parking is also available on site.
The three-day Conference will host plenary lectures, papers, panel discussions and poster presentations. The deadline for submission of abstracts of 800 words was 30 April 1999. The WWW conference programme is now available, with links to all the abstracts. Selected papers from the conference will be submitted for publication with an academic publisher. The registration fee covers the conference fee, lunch and refreshments 28-30 April inclusive, and documentation, including abstracts.