Admittance to the event is restricted to registered and authorised attendees only. Unfortunately, we are unable to accommodate visitors or allow entry to non-registered individuals.

If you are not an academic and are from a commercial organisation, you will need to pay to attend this event as a sponsor, further information can be found on the Sponsorship page.  

By agreeing to the terms and conditions of booking you have agreed to abide by the Code of Conduct set out for all attendees at RMS Events.

If you have any questions regarding registration, please contact the event organiser Alessandra.

Timings

The programme will start at midday on Thursday 7 of January and will close on Friday 8 January at lunch time. This will be an in person meeting.

There will also be a meeting dinner on the evening of Thursday 7 of January, the cost of this dinner is included in your registration. If you do not wish to attend the dinner, or unable to, please let us know in advance after you have registered to attend the meeting. 

Accessibility

If you have accessibility queries or needs about this event please contact Alessandra Reni.

Getting to the University of York

The event will take place in the Department of Biology at the University of York, located on the University’s main campus to the south-east of York city centre.

The Biology buildings are marked as number 10 on the University’s campus map. You can view the campus PDF map, as well as find further directions and travel information, on the University of York Transport, Maps and Parking webpage.

The campus is easily accessible by public transport, bicycle or on foot. Parking is limited, so attendees are encouraged to use alternative transport where possible. Once on campus, it is easy to travel between locations by bus, bicycle or on foot.

Getting around campus

Campus East and Campus West are within easy walking distance of each other, and free bus travel is available across campus.

The University has dedicated cycle routes and more than 5,000 cycle parking spaces. York city centre is approximately a 15-minute cycle or 30-minute walk from Campus West.

The First Bus app provides live information on bus services, including real-time updates and availability.

Further information about buses, trains and taxis serving the University can be found on the University of York public transport webpage.

Travelling by train

York is well connected by rail, with frequent services on the East Coast Main Line between London King’s Cross and Edinburgh. Direct services also connect York with Leeds and Manchester Airport.

The University is a short bus or taxi journey from York railway station, with bus stops and a taxi rank located directly outside the main station entrance.

A taxi journey from the station to the University takes approximately 15 minutes and costs around £12 one way, while travelling by bus takes approximately 22 minutes. 

You can plan your rail journey via National Rail Enquiries. Information about local fares and ticketing options is also available through iTravel York.

Travelling by car and parking

Parking at the University is limited. If you are planning to park on campus, you will need either a valid parking permit purchased through the University's online parking permit system or a pay-and-display ticket.

The University does not issue physical parking permits. Vehicle registration plates are checked against the online permit system, so please ensure that the correct vehicle registration is registered if using a different car.

For full details on parking, permits and current arrangements, please visit the University of York parking webpage.

Accommodation

Please note that accommodation is not included with registration for the UK Light Microscopy Facility Meeting 2027. Attendees are responsible for arranging and booking their own accommodation.

The meeting will take place at the Department of Biology, University of York, Wentworth Way, York, YO10 5DD.

For your convenience, we have suggested the following hotels in York:

All three hotels are located within easy reach of York city centre, with public transport connections to the University.

We recommend booking your accommodation well in advance to secure the best availability and rates.

Please note that walking times are approximate. The hotels listed above are suggestions only, and attendees are welcome to make alternative accommodation arrangements.

New for 2027: Working with Industry for Imaging Core Facilities

Taking place in York between the FLOW and UKLMF RMS meetings, this split-day event brings together core facility staff and industry partners to explore funding, finding industry connections, contracts and more. Places are limited, apply HERE. Registration for either the FLOW or UKLMF meeting doesn't include it.