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Research Symposium 2009: General Information

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Location


The University of Melbourne's Bio21 Molecular Science and Biotechnology Institute (Bio21 Institute) is a multidisciplinary research centre, specialising in medical, agricultural and environmental biotechnology. The Bio21 Institute building incorporates a number of additional facilities including conference facilities, a central atrium, cafeteria, meeting rooms and open breakout areas.

Address: Bio21 Research Institute Conference Centre, 30 Flemington Rd, Parkville, Victoria 3053.
Melways ref: 2A, K7 Street Map
Phone: (03) 8344 2220
Website: Bio21 website


Transport


Tram
Tram 55 (West Coburg) from Flagstaff Station stops at the corner of Grattan Street and Flemington Road. Tram Stop 15 is closest to Bio21. View online route details.

Tram 59 (Airport West) from Elizabeth Street stops at the corner of Grattan Street and Flemington Road. Tram Stop 15 is closest to Bio21. View online route details.

Bus
The 402 bus from opposite St Vincent's Hospital in Victoria Parade stops on Grattan Street. View online route details.

The 401 bus from opposite North Melbourne Terminus in Ireland Street stops on Grattan Street. View online route details.


Parking


There is no public parking on site at Bio21 but some limited street and meter parking is available in surrounding streets. The closest all day parking places are at University Square Carpark (enter Berkeley St or Bouverie St, Carlton) which is a 10 minute walk from Bio21.

Alternative public parking can be found at the Royal Children's Hospital on Flemington Road. Underground carparking and secure bicycle racks are available at the new Royal Women's Hospital (access from Flemington Road).



Accommodation


Suggestions for accommodation venues in Melbourne are listed below.

Quest Clocktower on Lygon, Carlton (****)
255 Drummond Street, Carlton
website (quote 'Neonatal Research Symposium Rates' (NSR) for a discount)

Rydges on Swanston, Melbourne (****)
701 Swanston Street, Carlton
website (quote 'Royal Women's Hospital' for a discount)

Rydges, North Melbourne (****)
Cnr Harker st and Flemington Rd, North Melbourne
website

Downtowner on Lygon (****)
66 Lygon Street, Carlton
website

Best Western Riverside Apartments (****)
474 Flinders Street, Melbourne
website

Holiday Inn on Flinders (****)
575 Flinders lane, Melbourne
website

Quality Hotel Batman's Hill (***)
623 Collins Street, Melbourne
website

Explorers Inn Melbourne (***)
16 Spencer Street, Melbourne
website

Hotel Enterprize (***)
44 Spencer Street, Melbourne
website

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