In addition to the presentations there will be a number of poster presentations on display throughout the workshop. Nottingham is famous around the world for many things from fine lace to football, from Robin Hood and the Sheriff to household names such as the Boots Company and Raleigh bicycles. It is a cosmopolitan city, with a diversity of cultures, and countryside close at hand. To those who know Nottingham it came as no surprise that in a recent national survey it was voted the best city in the UK in which to live. The city combines the best of old and new.
Shoppers have excellent modern shopping centres and traditional markets.
Cultural life thrives, with a superb modern concert hall attracting well know names from the classical, pop and rock worlds, and two theatres - including the lovingly restored Theatre Royal. These provide both repertory productions and touring opera, drama and ballet from major national companies - and offer student discounts. Film buffs have varied viewings at multi-screen and arts cinemas, and there is a lively rock scene. Many fine old buildings remain in the city, including the 15th century church of St Mary on High Pavement, Georgian town houses and several picturesque pubs. The Trip to Jerusalem at the foot of Castle Rock, reputedly the oldest pub in England, the Bell Inn, the Royal Children and the Salutation Inn.