Conference

The Parapsychological Association (PA) is coming to London for its 58th annual convention and joining forces with the Society for Psychical Research (SPR) for a combined event

This joint convention will be held from July 16-19 at the University of Greenwich as scientists and scholars from around the world gather for three days of paper presentations, workshops, and panel discussions on the latest research into psi and related phenomena, such as extra-sensory perception, psychokinesis, psychic healing, altered states of consciousness, mediumship and possible survival of bodily death. Organized by PA members David Luke and Renaud Evrard, as well as SPR Program Chair Chris Roe, the event will be open to the public and to academics alike.

Accommodation for the conference is available at nearby facilities. Early booking is advised to get the best prices. For searches online the conference venue postcode is SE10 9LS.

Hotels:

Travelodge – Greenwich:

The least expensive hotel nearby is the Travelodge (about 15 mins walk from the conference). Currently double rooms range in price during our period between £53 - £96 per night. http://www.travelodge.co.uk/hotels/539/London-Greenwich-hotel

De Vere’s Devonport Hotel:

Located opposite the conference (5 mins walk), rooms range in price from £122 - £146 per night at current rates. http://www.deverevenues.co.uk/en/venues/devonport-house/contact-us/

Ibis Hotel:

Located near the conference (5-10 mins walk), rooms range in price from £150 per night for a double at current rates: http://www.ibis.com/gb/hotel-0975-ibis-london-greenwich/index.shtml

Premier Inn:

Located near the conference (5-10 mins walk), rooms range in price from £90 per night for a double at current rates:http://www.premierinn.com/en/hotel/LONGRE/london-greenwich?cmp=GLBC

Alternatives:

AirBnB apartments:

Airbnb offer apartments in the area for as little as £46 per night and vary in price, space and location. Apartments are nice alternative for couples and groups, especially, as the prices are very competitive.

See:

1. airbnb.co.uk

2. Staycity (from £90 per night for upto 3 people sharing costs) - http://www.staycity.com/london/london-greenwich-apartments/

Hostels:

A number of hostels are available in the area and range from £20 per night. The hostel search engine hostelworld.com is recommended as this sorts hostels by location, price and quality rating. http://www.hostelworld.com

July 16th, 2015 9:00 AM through July 19th, 2015 2:00 PM

University of Greenwich

Event Fee(s)

Rates for MEMBERS of the SPR or PA

Full convention (price reduced until 2nd July) £ 225.00

Thursday 16th July only £ 75.00

Friday 17th July only £ 75.00

Saturday18th July only £ 65.00

Sunday 19th July only £ 35.00

Rates for STUDENT MEMBERS or SPOUSES

Full convention (price reduced until 2nd July) £ 175.00

Thursday 16th July only £ 60.00

Friday 17th July only £ 60.00

Saturday 18th July only £ 50.00

Sunday 19th July only £ 30.00

Rates for NON-MEMBERS

Full convention (reduce price until 2nd July) £ 275.00

Thursday 16th July only £ 90.00

Friday 17th July only £ 90.00

Saturday 18th July only £ 80.00

Sunday 19th July only £ 40.00

Dinner Saturday Evening 18th July £ 45.00

FOLLOW THE LINK TO BOOK http://www.spr.ac.uk/civicrm/event/register?id=75&reset=1