Rocky Worlds

Monday 6th - Wednesday 8th January 2020 at the Kavli Institute

The planets that are best understood are the four telluric planets of our own solar system. Applying the detailed understanding gleaned from these bodies is crucial in our interpretation of exoplanetary systems. With the on-going programs to search for planets around M dwarfs, such as TRAPPIST or MEARTH, as well as transit missions including TESS and upcoming missions such as PLATO, we can anticipate huge growth in the number of detected rocky exo-planets in the coming decades. As the characterisation of these new planetary systems proceeds it will in turn improve understanding of our own solar system, and in particular of how habitable Earth-like planets may form. This workshop aims to bring together planetary scientists, astronomers, and earth scientists to foster discussion and build the collaborations that will pave the way for the next decade of rocky exoplanet discovery and characterisation.

Registration is now closed and we will be in contact with applicants in due course. If you have any questions please email us. 

Invited speakers

Here is an overview of the workshop programme. More details will follow in due course.

Printable programme available here

Abstract Booklet available here

Breakout sessions available here

Programme Timings

Venue

Getting here

Information on how to reach the Kavli Institute can be found here.

Internet Access

• Eduroam is available in all meeting and breakout areas
• For those without access to eduroam, access to the University of Cambridge wireless network will be provided at the registration desk.

Travel

Taxis

The KICC is a 15-20 minute taxi journey from the railway station, and costs around £8-9 with Panther Taxis Ltd (01223 715715).

Bike hire

By far the easiest way to travel around Cambridge is by bicycle. There are numerous cycle rentals in the city, including Station Cycles with stores at various locations, and City Cycle Hire just to the west of the city centre. Prices are around £10 per day or £25 per week, plus a deposit of £40-60.

Map of Cambridge

Here is a map of the city displaying the location of the Institute.

Here is the organising committee.

If you have any questions, please email rw2020@ast.cam.ac.uk.

KICC is lucky to have numerous accommodation options, both on-site and within very easy walking distance. Please visit the links below for more details and to book.

1. Gardener's Cottage

On the same site just yards away from KICC, this lovely accommodation is situated in secluded gardens. Rooms are offered at £36 per night for single occupancy and £60 per night for double occupancy. (Please note, this accommodation has shared bathroom facilities)

2. Churchill College

The nearest neighbouring College to KICC, just a few minutes walk away.

3. Møller Centre

Co-located with Churchill College. Good availability during term times.

4. Cowan Court (Churchill College)

5. Fitzwilliam College

6. Murray Edwards College

7. Kaetsu Centre (Murray Edwards)

Rooms usually available here during term times.

Hotels

If you wish to stay in a hotel or B&B, you can find a database of hotels on the Cambridge Tourist Website.

Please email us if you have any questions: rw2020@ast.cam.ac.uk 

Whilst we encourage applications from all interested parties, the meeting is limited to 50 participants and we particularly encourage early career scientists interested in forging collaborations across disciplines to apply. A letter of motivation will be required as part of the application. There will be no registration fee for this meeting and a number of grants will be available to support travel costs, childcare costs or any other costs associated with accessibility. Please do get in touch if there is any way in which we could support your attendance at this meeting.

Mailing list: Prior to registration opening, please contact rw2020@ast.cam.ac.uk to be added to the mailing list or if you have any questions.

Please find the list of registered participants here

 Please find the list of local participants here

For those who require them, expense claim forms the are available here:

• Claim form
• Reimbursement details form

The European Astronomical Society Council (EAS) Ethics Statement and Guidelines for Good Practice will apply during the conference. Participants are encouraged to read the document and follow its recommendations.

Any participant who wishes to report any inappropriate behaviour is encouraged to speak, in confidence, to the LOC.