Hypertext 2007 Social Events
As part of Hypertext 2007, the organising committee have arranged a series of social events to help delegates network, discuss the field with other researchers in an informal atmosphere and form new contacts.
Museum Tour
We have arranged with the Manchester Museum a tour of the galleries for the delegates. This tour will take place after the museum has closed to the general public, allowing members of the conference to see the Museum and the exhibits in a peaceful, relaxing atmosphere. The tour will conclude in the Modern and Ancient Cultures Gallery, where wine and nibbles will be provided to guests as they mingle and network with each other and the exhibits.
Date: Monday 10th September 2007
Time: 19:30 onwards
Location: Manchester Museum
Conference Dinner
The conference dinner will be held at Christie's Bistro. The Bistro is located within The Old Quadrangle, which is part of Whitworth Hall at The University of Manchester. Christie's housed the old library of the University, but has since been converted into an elegant restaurant. Delegates will be served dinner in the ambient and inspiring oak-panelled surroundings of the old library and under the watchful eyes of the portraits and busts of previous Chancellor's of the university.
Christies are able to accommodate special dietry requirements (eg vegetarian) during the dinner. Please indicate on the Conference Registration form if you require any meal considerations.
Date: Tuesday 11th September 2007
Time: 19:30 onwards
Location: Christie's Bistro
Indian Meal
Manchester is home to a large number of different ethnic communities. One of the largest is the vibrantly Asian quarter of Rusholme. Known as the "Curry Mile", Rusholme is a neon strip awash with all kinds of spicy establishments and has the largest concentration of Asian restaurants in the UK. As such, Rusholme provides a destination for over 65,000 diners per week wanting to sample the award winning Indian, Pakistani, Sri Lankan and Bangladeshi cuisine on offer.
The Indian Meal is not part of the official conference social events and as such delegates will have to pay to attend. However, the organizing committee shall be attending and it provides a great opportunity to see what can only be described as a uniquely Mancunian phenomenon.
Date: Wednesday 12th September 2007
Time: 19:30 onwards
Location: Rusholme's "Curry Mile"