Location: University of York Date: 06 July 2009 - 08 July 2009 Contact: Victoria Lee Tel: 01865 254769 Fax: 01865 791237 Email: victoria@rms.org.uk Website: none Registration for this course is now open The information below is from the 2008 course and will be updated soon To download a pdf of the provisional 2008 programme click here Course Organiser: Peter O'Toole    The LM summer school is an annual, residential course at York University which runs over 3 days and covers the principles of light microscopy as well as training participants in practical issues surrounding light microscopy. After introductory presentations, the course be taught predominantly through hands-on practical sessions. The course is suitable for both novices and more experienced users wanting to gain a greater understanding of the microscope.    This course is immediately followed by a 2 day hands on Confocal Course.    Click here for further information on the Getting the most from your Confocal Course. Students on previous courses have come from a range of backgrounds within both research and commercial organisations. They have all benefited and have returned with increased understanding and skills. This course has been awarded 22 CPD points from IBMS. The registration fee includes 3 nights en-suite accommodation (Sunday to Tuesday night inclusive) on the pleasant University of York campus, all meals including the course dinner on the Tuesday evening at a restaurant in York, and lunch and daytime refreshments. To download a pdf of the provisional 2008 programme click here FEEDBACK Here's what 2008 students said     The course overall.....     " I absolutely loved the RMS course, I think it had a very good balance of theory,  practice and contact time with the instructors and other attendants."    "Probably the most useful course I've ever been on. I've already used the knowledge I gained in my job and suddenly it's like the scales have been lifted from my eyes! It's good to know I'm now getting the most out of my equipment and I have a new found respect for my trusty diaphot."    "Extremely enjoyable, with interesting lectures, practical’s and materials."    "I found the course informative and interesting, will definitely attend more RMS courses."    "Very well balanced between practical and theory. The pace was quick enough to keep you thinking yet steady enough for information to sink in."     on the practical sessions.....   "The practical sessions were very useful to get hands on experience and knowing what to do to get the best out of the sample. "     and, the lecturers.....   "Very clearly set out. Peter and Chris have a knack of explaining complicated ideas in a fun and understandable way. Just the right amount of relevant physics to explain microscopy without losing me with laws and formulas."     "...I found some of the lecturers inspirational!"    "I thought it was well balanced. People had enough time, and the lecturer's were certainly extremely helpful and keen, to ask questions should they have required answers to more complex issues."    "Very well presented and all speakers were very knowledgeable about their fields."     ".....an awesome lecturer, even better at talking science than Johnny Ball! "