Overview

SPINS-UK (Science Possibilities Investigating Neutron Stars in the UK) is a consortium of astrophysicists involved in neutron star and related science, including dense matter physics, multi-wavelength astronomy, theoretical astrophysics, and gravitational-wave astrophysics. The purpose of this meeting is to provide an opportunity to gather senior and early-career UK-based scientists, and particularly their students, to meet and discuss new results in neutron star science. The scientific programme of SPINS-UK spans the full breadth of the NS community, so that specialists in each area leave with a working understanding of progress in adjacent areas in neutron star science.

Scientific Organising Committee

David Tsang (University of Bath)
Hendrik van Eerten (University of Bath)
Duncan Neill (University of Bath)
Vanessa Graber (Royal Holloway)
Rob Ferdman (University of East Anglia)

Local Organising Committee

David Tsang (University of Bath)
Duncan Neill (University of Bath)
Lowri Mathias (University of Bath)
Hendrik Van Eerten (University of Bath)

Local Information

This event will be held at the Chancellor's Building room 3.9 on our Claverton Down campus.

Accommodation

Because our campus is located on a hilltop outside of the city centre, we recommend that visitors use our on-campus accommodation.

On-campus options

Book a room at Polden, our campus accommodation, for £88 per night. Each room includes a 3/4 size double bed (four feet wide), an en-suite shower room with toilet, and tea and coffee making facilities. To start your day right, a continental breakfast is served in the café next door — included in your room rate. Parking on campus is free of charge, but you must register your vehicle prior to arrival, using the link that will be emailed to you.

Towels will be provided but no toiletries. Make sure you bring your own or visit our campus shop.

Book Your Accommodation Here

Off-campus options

If you prefer to stay off-campus a list of hotels, B&Bs, and guest houses is available here. For up-to-date pricing and availability follow the link through to each accommodation's page. If staying off-campus please see Travel below for more information on how to get to our Claverton Down campus.

Travel

Local Bus

The First West of England Bath Unibus service runs between Bath and the University campus. The Unibus services are:

the U1
the U2
the U3
the U4

Links to timetables and tickets are available on the University of Bath bus services webpage.

Train

There are frequent services from London, Bristol and South Wales to Bath Spa Railway station (BTH).

Visit nationalrail.co.uk or trainline.com for train timetables, fares and cheap advance tickets.

Car

If travelling by car, and staying off-campus, please consult the campus visitor parking information. Information on parking payment and where to park can be found on those pages.