Professor Sir Roy Anderson confirmed for LIYSF 2012!

Professor Sir Roy Anderson will give the principal opening address on our 2012 theme: The Human Planet. Sir Roy is Professor of Infectious Disease Epidemiology at Imperial College London and has recently held the post of Rector of Imperial College and Chief Scientific Adviser to the UK Ministry of Defence.

His recent research collaborations include work with the European Commission, the Canadian and US governments and US National Academies. In 2012 we will look at Earth Sciences, and how they affect the human race; and how we humans interact with our planet.

The Forum will include a seminar day 'Overcoming Disaster', led by Sir Colin Terry, dealing with the ways we can cope with widespread problems such as disease epidemics; geological events such as desertification, floods, earthquakes, and volcanic activity; and social aspects such as population growth and food supply.

London is getting ready to have all the eyes of the world looking on it, in this prestigious year. The venues stretch across the city and there will be a great buzz around the whole capital. So there has never been a better year to join us at LIYSF!

Exciting opportunities to take advantage of this year:

• Come on our exciting CERN Olympic Programme before LIYSF starts and arrive in London while the games are still taking place – please see details at http://www.liysf.org.uk/CERN
• Come to London just before LIYSF starts and be in the Olympic village as the games are taking place and see the athletes! Contact us to book your room early
• Take our trip to the Olympic Park to see the activity and legacy that these games will leave in our capital city
• See events diary for optional visit during LIYSF

However, coming to London in 2012 may a little harder as cost of flights and transport may be increased. We have altered our dates to try and reflect this and to help with the costs. Please contact us for more information about how you can reduce the cost of your travel to London and ideas we have to help – depending on your departure country.

LIYSF Ideas to reduce costs

• BOOK EARLY! The sooner you book the better chance you have of getting a good rate on your tickets! Don't forget we offer an early booking discount as well, so even more reasons to secure your place early!
• Fly into another European airport and talk to us about how you can book a train with us to connect you to London – Great connection available from Paris, Brussels and Amsterdam.
• Fly into another airport to attend LIYSF – The UK has many international airports which are easily reached from London by train – Manchester, Birmingham, Newcastle, Edinburgh, or Glasgow to name a few.
• Try and be flexible on your travel dates and times – we can work with you to look at alternative accommodation or to give advice – just email us mailto:enquiries@liysf.org.uk

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