Cardiff University
Cardiff is one of Britain's major teaching and research universities, and is a member of the Russell Group of Britain's leading research universities. Located in the centre of the capital city of Wales, it has an international reputation for the quality of its research and teaching, attracting staff and students from around the world.

Founded by Royal Charter in 1883, the University today combines impressive modern facilities and a dynamic approach to teaching and research with its proud heritage of service and achievement. From its outstanding central location amidst the parks, Portland-stone buildings and tree-lined avenues that form the city's elegant civic centre, the University's students and staff are drawn from throughout the world, attracted by its international reputation and commitment to innovation and excellence in all areas of activity, including the humanities; the natural, physical, health, life and social sciences; and engineering and technology.

School of Chemistry
The School of Chemistry is situated in the Main Building (shown above) of Cardiff University. The School has a long and continued tradition with Electron Spin Resonance dating back to the late 1960's, when the ESR group of the RSC was formally established at a meeting in the Chemistry Department in 1968.

Cardiff Capital City
Cardiff is well established as "Europe's Youngest Capital", since being proclaimed the capital city of Wales in 1955, but its history dates back more than 2000 years to the Romans. It was once one of the busiest ports in the world, exporting the coal which fuelled the industrial revolution of the British Empire . The Tiger Bay docklands have recently been transformed into the Cardiff Bay area, home to shops, bars and cafes.

Cardiff is a lively, cosmopolitan city and offers everything from the excitement of vibrant city life to the peace and tranquillity of the nearby coast and countryside. It is home to many national institutions including the National Museum of Wales, the National Assembly for Wales and, of course, the much-admired Millennium Stadium.

Accommodation
A limited number of rooms have been booked in The Parc Thistle Hotel, Cardiff for delegates. The hotel is situated in the centre of the city, close to shops and amenities, and is within 10 minutes' walking distance of the University Buildings and 10-15 minutes walk from the Cardiff Central Train/Bus terminal.

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Cardiff Bay
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