The City of Newcastle
The Conference will take place in one of Europe's thriving cosmopolitan cities.
Newcastle upon Tyne is an exciting mix of the contemporary, cultural, stylish and historic
and is famed across the world for its hospitable welcome. With 2,000 years of history
from the Roman occupation to an industrial powerhouse built on shipbuilding and coal,
Newcastle has undergone a cultural renaissance. Georgian streets are home to an abundance
of shops, restaurants, bars and attractions. Newcastle is also close enough to some of
the United Kingdoms most beautiful coastlines and countryside. The beautiful historic city
of Durham is only 15 minutes by train, and York — the UK´s most frequently visited city
outside of London — is just one hour away.
Historical sites include a medieval castle, for which Newcastle is named, and a
fourteenth century cathedral.
Housed in a landmark industrial building on the south bank
of the River Tyne and presenting a dynamic, diverse and international programme of
contemporary visual art is the Baltic - the biggest gallery of its kind in the world.
Newcastle is very accessible with an international airport providing links to most
European capital cities, and fast rail connections to London and Edinburgh. A Metro
system offers fast, efficient travel around Newcastle.