12th PRIMaRE conference 2025

We look forward to welcoming you to the University of Bristol and enjoying an inspiring and interesting programme of talks, posters and discussions. 

Arriving to the venue

The conference is held in the School of chemistry -Lecture theatre 1. The google map link to the venue is here: https://maps.app.goo.gl/KvJjPLKtX3PaWHMe9 or what3words: ///basic.trials.gear.

The Entrance of the School Chemistry is located in Cantock’s close. Enter Cantock’s close from Woodland road as detailed below. When you reach a cross roads, keep the left hand side. You will then find six small steps under the “Chemistry” sign. Please turn right and enter the building. The conference will be on your left. Signage to the conference will be added.

Conference Registration

Registration for the PRIMaRE Conference and the optional conference dinner closed on 23rd June 2025. 

Conference programme

The current conference draft programme is given below. Please note that this may be subject to slight changes and it will be updated as details will be finalised.

Download Primare Conference Programme 2025 (PDF, 305kB)

Also please find more info about the SUPERGEN ORE workshop on day 2.

Travel and accommodation

Travel options

The nearest train station is Bristol Temple Meads. Regular buses run from Bristol Temple Meads station to Park Street Top (U6) station, which is a 5-minutes walk from the conference venue. The nearest airport is Bristol Airport, with regular Airport Flyer buses operating to Bristol Coach Station.

Accommodation

There are a number of places to stay in Bristol. Some options include:

• Clifton Hotel
• Berkeley Square
• Premier Inn
• Royal Marriott
• Radisson Blu
• Bristol Avon Gorge

Contact information

If you have any further queries or questions, please email conference organizers Dr. Ahmad El Hajjar or Prof. Andrea Diambra.

Call for Abstract

The call for abstracts is now closed.

There will be a competition for best presentations and posters award, open to early career researchers (any student or researcher within two years of completion of the PhD). The prizes are kindly sponsored by Aurora Offshore Engineering.

Conference Sponsors

We are grateful to the conference sponsors for helping to ensure the conference is open to all.

We invite any potential sponsors to offer support for this conference. Sponsorships will be acknowledged in our social media communications, web pages and presentations. Display space will also be made available. Please get in touch with Professor Andrea Diambra at andrea.diambra@bristol.ac.uk .