UK Plant Epigenetics Network Inaugural Meeting

Venue

The event is hybrid. For those attending in person, the meeting will be held at the Faculty/School of Life Sciences, University of Dundee. It is located on the main university campus, within walking distance of the city centre and hotels.

Where to find the conference venue

Conference dinner 

Date: Thursday 11th June 

Time: 19:00-23:00

Venue: Dundee Contemporary Arts, 152 Nethergate, Dundee DD1 4EA

Where to find the venue

Programme

Talks: Sir Kenneth and Lady Noreen Murray Seminar Room
Coffee breaks and poster sessions: Reception
Breakout rooms: Murray Room and CTIR-SR-M23

Travel information

Getting around: Dundee’s city centre is quite walkable. If required, local bus services are operated by Stagecoach East Scotland and Xplore Dundee; tickets can be purchased directly from the driver.

By Train

LNER offers direct train connections to Dundee Railway Station from London King’s Cross (via York and Newcastle) and Cross Country offers one direct service per day from Plymouth (via Exeter, Bristol, Sheffield and Leeds). Many more options are available with a single change.

By Plane

Edinburgh (EDI) or Glasgow (GLA) airports are your best options. Buses run directly from  the Edinburgh terminal to Dundee city (~75 minutes) centre (stopping either at Union street or railway station). FlyCoach  (online booking recommended) or Ember (online booking required).  From Glasgow Airport, either catch the Airport Express 500 to Glasgow Queen Street train station, which offers train services to Dundee, or take a direct Flixbus coach (both journeys take approximately 2 hours).

From within the UK: Dundee Airport (DND) is also an option for anyone travelling from London as Loganair offers direct flights from Heathrow. 

By Car

Driving to Dundee is straightforward, with good road connections across Scotland.

However: Parking in Dundee city centre can be limited. For this reason, we generally recommend public transport where possible.

Parking information at the University of Dundee can be found here: https://www.dundee.ac.uk/guides/car-parking

Accommodation

Dundee harbours a number of centrally located and affordable hotels within walking distance to the University. You can find a non-exhaustive list of budget-friendly hotels (2-3 stars) below:

• Best Western Queens Dundee Hotel
• Four Points Flex by Sheraton Dundee
• Hampton by Hilton Dundee City Centre
• Holiday Inn Express Dundee
• Premier Inn Dundee City Centre
• Travelodge Dundee Central

More high-end options (4 stars) are also available:

• Apex City Quay Hotel
• Malmaison Dundee
• The Clarendon

What to do in and around Dundee

Located on Scotland’s east coast, Dundee combines a rich industrial heritage with a thriving contemporary arts scene and scenic surroundings along the River Tay.

Visitors interested in culture and design can explore the V&A Dundee, Scotland’s first design museum, located on the revitalised waterfront, right next to Discovery Point, where you can uncover the history of the Royal Research Ship Discovery and her legendary Antarctic expedition of 1901 under Captain Scott. Other excellent museums and galleries include The McManus: Dundee’s Art Gallery & Museum, which celebrates the region’s history, art and natural heritage, and Verdant Works, which showcases Dundee’s industrial heritage.

For those who prefer the outdoors, Dundee offers green spaces and coastal scenery. A walk along the waterfront or a short trip to Broughty Ferry provide beaches, a historic castle and views across the Tay. At the outskirts of the city, Camperdown Country Park offers woodland walks and wildlife.

Dundee is also an excellent base for exploring the surrounding region. Nearby St Andrews – easily reached by bus – offers historic streets, coastal walks and world-famous golf heritage. Close by, you find the recently established Eden Mills and Kingsbarns distilleries for a taste of local whisky. The coast northeast of Dundee can also be explored by train, providing access to the ruins of Arbroath Abbey and the scenic Arbroath Cliffs.

For those travelling by car, the wider region offers further highlights, including Glamis Castle, one of Scotland’s most iconic historic houses, and the spectacular cliff-top fortress of Dunnottar Castle near Stonehaven. Visitors may also wish to explore parts of the Cairngorms such as Glen Clova for walking and scenic drives, or head further into the Highlands.

About the BBSRC-UK Plant Epigenetics Network

Registration link for the network:
BBSRC- UK Plant Epigenetics Network (UK-PEN) – Fill in form

UK-PEN email address: [email protected]

The UK-PEN steering committee:
Hans-Wilhelm Neutzmann, Sara Lopez-Gomollon, Hillary Rogers, Tamara Lechon-Gomez, John Baison, Vinod Kumar, Claudia Martinho, and Heena Ambreen.