‘Preparing for Disasters’ - BAHID · ‘Preparing for Disasters’ BAHID 2013 Winter Conference & BAFA Meeting 29th November – 1st December 2013 Chancellors Hotel & Conference

‘Preparing for Disasters’

BAHID 2013 Winter Conference & BAFA Meeting

29th November – 1st December 2013

Chancellors Hotel & Conference Centre Manchester, UK

In association with our kind sponsors:

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Chancellors Hotel and Conference Centre, November 29th – 01st December 2013

BAHID Honorary President: Dr. Nigel Chapman

BAHID Officers: Tom Black (Hon. Secretary), Ray Evans (Hon. Treasurer),

Organizing Committee: Tom Black, Dr Jan Bikker, Dr Roos Eisma, Ray Evans, Dr

Leigh Evans, Dr René Gapert, Dr Lucina Hackman, Kerry‐

Ann Milic

PRESIDENT’S WELCOME It is with great pleasure that I welcome you all to the conference. This year the theme is preparing for disasters. We only have to look at what is happening around the world to realise how important it is to be ready. There are colleagues at this present time preparing to work in, or who have started work in the Philippines. Are we ready to deal with whatever might occur? It can be natural disasters or terrorist plots and this country has seen a number over the years. The council has arranged very eminent speakers who will lead us all through their experiences. Hopefully it will give us all much to take way and ponder over the next few weeks. A personal thank you to all who are giving up their time to talk to the conference and especially the members of the BAHID Council who have worked so hard for the last year to make this conference take place. Finally to all the delegates from many different backgrounds and countries this conference is for you so ask as questions and enjoy the company. I hope to meet you all over the weekend. Best wishes to you all Nigel Dr Nigel Chapman Honorary President


CONTENTS

BAHID 2013 WINTER CONFERENCE & BAFA MEETING 1

President’s Welcome 2

CONTENTS 3

THE BAHID WINTER CONFERENCE – CHANCELLORS HOTEL AND CONFERENCE CENTRE 4

Thank you note from Prof. George Maat, Honorary Member and co‐founder of BAHID 4

Programme of Events 5

Friday 29th November 5 Saturday 30th November 5 Sunday 12t December 7

Abstracts (Oral presentations) 8

Saturday 8th December 8

Poster presentations 144

Meet our commercial sponsors 15

Amenities 17

Getting to Chancellors Hotel and Conference Centre by car 18


The BAHID Winter Conference – Chancellors Hotel and Conference Centre

A ‘thank you’ from Prof. George Maat, Honorary Member and co‐founder of BAHID Dear President of the British Association for Human Identification, Via your Membership Secretary, Dr. Jan Bikker, the news came to me that I have been privileged to receive an Honorary Membership of your organisation. It must have been in 2001, that I was invited by Professor Sue Black and Professor Peter Vanezis to become a member of the council that founded the BAHID. Although at that time, all of the new council felt that an organisation like the BAHID was a necessity, we did not foresee that forensic work, specifically that on human identification, would become an obvious investigation tool in the consciousness of the society. Especially for those, the public in the first place, who seek humanitarian help and want justice, our/your organisation has not only offered the requested know‐how, but has effectively given resolving help at many times. In addition, BAHID has become an institution propagating forensic research, offering a platform for scientific developments related to her cause. Corroboration of our activities by scientific studies forms the basis by which the community feels safe with our conclusions. In anticipation that our members will always be prepared to act, and to endure the dangers of crime, war and disaster, I would like to thank all those who have enabled and supported our efforts, the BAHID in the first place. Thanks again, George Maat


Programme of Events

Friday 29th November 19:00 – late Evening drop‐in the main lounge in Chancellors. All delegates welcome –

BAHID is providing a casual finger buffet for arriving delegates.

Saturday 30th November 09:00 – 09:20 Registration and coffee

Morning Session 1 (Chair Dr Nigel Chapman)

09:20 – 09:30 Introduction by Dr Nigel Chapman, President of BAHID

09:30 – 10:00 Keynote by Dr Frank van de Goot – Dating of injuries…..

10:00– 10.30 Mike Conway & Dave Ridgewell – Mass Fatalities ‐ ‘planning’ ‘perception’ ‘practice’ ‘places’ & 'people’

10.30 – 11:00 Nigel Humphreys – The Case for Professionalising the Multi‐Agency Contribution to DVI

11:00 – 11.30 Coffee break

Morning Session 2 (Chair ‐ Professor Niamh NicDaeid)

11:30 – 11:55 Dr Lucy Easthope – Disasters, Remembering and Change: Lessons for 2014

11:55 – 12:20 Steve Nimmo – Repatriation following a multiple fatality – the funeral director’s perspective

12:20 – 12:50 Rene Pape – DVI System International in a connected world

12:50 – 14:00 Lunch and Poster presentations

Afternoon Session (Chair ‐ Dr Lucina Hackman)

Student Presentations for Consideration of BAHID Prize:

14:00‐14:20 Scott Dillon ‐ Analysis of variation in the histomorphometrics between three sites in the femoral diaphysis of the pig (sus scrofa domesticus)

14:20‐14:40 Sarah Ellingham, Tim Thompson, Gillian Taylor, Meez Islam ‐ Exposure temperature estimation of cremated bone using FTIR‐ATR: an experimental approach


14:40‐15:00 Zoe Barnett ‐ The effects of containment within the suitcase on the decomposition rate

15:00‐15:30 Coffee break

15:30‐15:50 Catriona Davies ‐ The role of epiphyseal scars in skeletal age estimation

15:50‐16:10 Mara Karell, Helen Langstaff, Caterina Minghetti, Melanie Frelat, Elena Kranioti ‐ Sorting commingled human remains with the aid of 3D surface models: a method based on mesh‐to‐mesh comparison

16:10‐16:30 Jessica Bolton, Sophie Beckett, Roland Wessling, Jelena Bekvalac – The pubic symphysis landscape: investigation into the potential for use of 3D topographical data and geographical information systems for age‐at‐death determination in DVI operations

16:30‐16:45 Conclusion of the day, plus prize for best poster presentation

Approx 16:45 BAHID AGM – N.B. would all those present who are not BAHID members please excuse themselves from the auditorium at this stage during Association business.

19:00‐ 20:00 Wine and drinks reception in the main lounge, plus award of the prize for the best student presentation of the afternoon

20:00 ‐ late Buffet dinner in Chancellors main restaurant, followed by drinks in the lounge

During the coffee breaks and lunch:

Eilidh Ferguson is always on the lookout for more volunteers to help with her PhD research. If you can spare a little time to help Eilidh and take part in her facial image project, please seek her out during the breaks or the social events. Thank you!

Please do not forget to peruse the many posters on display outside the Flowers auditorium, and visit the stands of our commercial sponsors during the breaks


Sunday 1st December BAFA meeting ‐ Sunday 1st December 2013

8:30‐9:00 Registration

9:00‐11:00 BAFA meeting – Accreditation update

11:00‐11:30 Coffee break

11:30‐13:00 CPD Workshop: Forensic Radiology – Applications and Interpretation

Presented by Jacquie Vallis (Senior Lecturer in Forensic Radiology, University of Teesside)

This workshop will facilitate practitioners to reflect on how forensic imaging can enhance their practice. A number of imaging modalities are currently utilised in forensic practice across the world and this workshop will discuss what each modality can offer forensic science and what its limitations are. The modalities discussed will include: Computed Tomography, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Digital Radiography, Fluoroscopy and Dental. In addition, strategies for interpreting digital and cross‐sectional images will be examined. Audience participation will be encouraged throughout.

13:00 Session ends – lunch available at own cost


Abstracts (Oral presentations)

Saturday 30th November 2013 Keynote Address ‐ Dr Frank van de Goot Clinical and Forensic Pathologist, Symbiant Pathology Expert Centre (Symbiant), The Netherlands ABSTRACT: BIO: Dr Frank van de Goot is a registered clinical pathologist and accredited expert on forensic pathology. He studied medicine and clinical pathology at the Vrije Universiteit Medical Centre in Amsterdam and forensic pathology at the Zentrum für Rechtsmedizin in Frankfurt am Main. During the first seven years of his career he worked as a forensic pathologist at the Netherlands Forensic Institute. Dr van de Goot is currently working with Symbiant, a Pathology Expert Centre specialising in anatomical and forensic pathology based in the Netherlands. His interests include autopsy pathology, dating of injuries, expert case evaluations and veterinary forensics. He is a driven professional with a passion for finding the missing pieces in a puzzle. _____________________________________________________________________________ Dr Lucy Easthope ‐ ‘Disasters, Remembering and Change: Lessons for 2014 Readiness’ Senior Lecturer in Forensic Science at the University of Lincoln, Teaching Fellow in Mass Fatalities and Pandemics at the Centre for Death and Society, University of Bath and a guest lecturer on emergency management programmes at the Universities of Leicester, Huddersfield, Dublin City and Coventry. ABSTRACT: In this presentation Dr Easthope will highlight a number of 'new' challenges facing those responding to major incidents and the potential solutions when making preparations for them. She will explore the Disaster Victim Identification process in the context of the wider mass fatalities planning process and also societal expectations of the work done by forensic personnel and police officers. Dr Easthope, the technical author of new guidance in this area, will use lessons from a number of past events as well as discussions of current concerns to frame analysis of an area of interest to all those involved in the identification process. _____________________________________________________________________________ Nigel Humphreys – ‘The Case for Professionalising the Multi‐Agency Contribution to DVI’ Director of Studies at Skills 2 Share Limited, previously the national UK DVI coordinator for Disaster Victim Identification (ACPO) ABSTRACT: The early recommendations leading to the formation of UK DVI were always intended to deliver a robust multi‐agency arrangement that was inclusive of all professions with a part to play in the process. Even though the Association of Chief Police Officers (ACPO) were one of the least experienced participants when UK DVI was first put together in 2005, the policing contribution seems to dominate the programme of work to develop and maintain


this national capability. For at least 30 years the police service has been using the word 'Professional' to describe many of its functions but has so far, failed to make significant progress in defining the essential elements of a profession for its own staff so what can it be reasonably expected to do for UK DVI? A profession refers to an occupation that requires specialised education, knowledge, training and ethics. A profession is more than just an occupation not least because those who are in it are expected to meet and maintain common standards. Now is the time to ponder the whereabouts of those common standards and shared ethics as well as the commitment to continuing professional development and growing the pool of knowledge that contributes to DVI work in the UK and across the world. Many of you belong to professional bodies that are well established and clearly defined, the police service is not one of them. By looking at the mindset of the 'Professional Investigator' alongside the culture and ethics of policing, some weaknesses in the current arrangements for UK DVI are laid bare and the case for professionalising a unified DVI function is made. _____________________________________________________________________________ Mike Conway & Dave Ridgewell – ‘Mass Fatalities ‐ ‘planning’ ‘perception’ ‘practice’ ‘places’ & 'people’ Mike Conway: Service Manager, Mortuary, Bereavement & Post Mortem Examination Services, Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Dave Ridgewell: Mortuary and Bereavement Services Manager, Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust Mortuary Department ABSTRACT: Mr Conway and Mr Ridgewell will give a short presentation covering why we are where we are today with mass fatality response in the UK, this will touch briefly on the planning and activation processes of a response mortuary with reference to their own experiences of practice and perceptions of others. They will give an overview of, and some insight into, the places previously used and those to be potentially used in the future. _____________________________________________________________________________ Steve Nimmo, FdSc MSBP – Repatriation following a multiple fatality – the funeral director’s perspective Managing Director & Founder, Chester Pearce Associates Limited & QR Memories (UK) Limited ABSTRACT: The work of those who are called upon to assist with the return of victims to their country of origin is recognized as a vital part of any multiple fatality incident. But what of those who then receive the victims and are charged with their funerals and burial or cremation? This talk gives a brief insight into the challenges that face a funeral director receiving the remains of a victim or victims, and the work that must be done to ensure a smooth and dignified end to what is a long and complex process. _____________________________________________________________________________


Rene Pape – DVI System International in a connected world Technical Director, PlassData Software A/S, Holbaek, Denmark ABSTRACT: When a DVI database is taken from a disaster‐centric context to a worldwide connected database ‐ also to be used for daily missing persons and unidentified bodies ‐ a new series of questions and challenges arises. The FASTID project, an EU‐funded R&D project, has analyzed this area and addressed issues like commonality of registration, privacy versus international cooperation and the possibility to automatically process and compare pictures. The results of the project are now being applied to the new generation of Plass Data DVI System International (V5) together with the highly revised new INTERPOL DVI Forms 2013, and we will take a quick look at what will be the future system will be like in summer 2014. _____________________________________________________________________________ Scott Dillon – ‘Analysis of variation in the histomorphometrics between three sites in the femoral diaphysis of the pig (sus scrofa domesticus)’ ABSTRACT: I would like to present the results of research conducted during my honours year of study, entitled “Analysis of variation in the histomorphometrics between three sites in the femoral diaphysis of the pig (Sus scrofa domesticus)”. Most of the common methods of histological species determination utilise the mid‐shaft of the diaphysis of the femur as a sampling site for analysis. The research therefore aimed to assess the level of variation in the femoral histomorphometrics across more proximal and distal sampling sites to determine whether methods constructed from mid‐shaft histomorphometric measurements are applicable to bone from other areas of the diaphysis. The method proposed by Crescimanno and Stout (2012) was also directly tested on juvenile porcine bone. Both inter‐ and intra‐sampling site histomorphometric variation was found to be significant, but the extent and pattern of variation was dependent upon the parameter examined. The Crescimanno and Stout (2012) method was also found to be unreliable when applied to juvenile porcine bone. _____________________________________________________________________________ Sarah Ellingham, Tim Thompson, Gillian Taylor, Meez Islam – ‘Exposure temperature estimation of cremated bone using FTIR‐ATR: an experimental approach’ ABSTRACT: Understanding the changes undergone by bone when exposed to fire is crucial in order to determine the incineration conditions. The present study investigates the usefulness of fourier‐transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) spectra of burnt bone to determine cremation temperature, exposure time and the presence or absence of soft tissue. Research was carried out using Ovis aries rib bones burnt at temperatures between 100 °C and 1100 °C in 100 °C increments for 45 minutes. Two further experimental sets were burned at the same temperatures for exposure times of 15 and 90 minutes respectively. Samples were analyzed on an FTIR‐ATR at an optical range of 400 cm‐1 to 2000 cm‐1 and eight absorption peak ratios calculated on which Linear Regression analysis was performed. Results indicated that from de‐


fleshed sample spectra, burn temperatures can be accurately predicted with a standard error of +/‐ 70 °C. Exposure time does not make a significant difference to the prediction accuracy; the presence of soft tissue, however, does have a significant influence on the bone matrix in low (<300 °C) as well as high temperatures (> 800 °C), shielding the bone matrix in the former, and acting as fuel causing combustion to accelerate in the latter, which is reflected in a significant difference between the two experimental groups (p<0.05). At medium temperatures no significant difference was noted. Though these results demonstrate the process involved in the incineration of bodies are complex and far from fully understood, they nonetheless mark a significant advancement in the analysis of burnt bone. _____________________________________________________________________________ Zoe Barnett – ‘The effects of containment within the suitcase on the decomposition rate’ ABSTRACT: Understanding the factors which influence decomposition is important for the accurate estimation of the post‐mortem interval (PMI). To date, no research has been published concerning decomposition in a suitcase despite homicide victims being disposed of in this manner. The present study aimed to provide an understanding of how the enclosure of a body within a suitcase influences insect succession and the rate of decomposition. This study utilised 34 domestic pig (Sus scrofa) carcasses separated into two groups: a control group consisting of ten carcasses in direct contact with the ground and an experimental group consisting of 24 carcasses enclosed in soft‐bodied suitcases with the zip closed. Data collection occurred at regular intervals and focused on recording the degree and pattern of decomposition, as well as noting the presence and location of Diptera and Coleoptera in both groups. Statistical analysis demonstrated that a suitcase does delay the onset of insect mediated decomposition of remains contained within, with an average difference of 9 in the Total Body Score (TBS) recorded between the two groups (p<0.001). However, once established the rate of decomposition is not statistically different (p>0.05). Compared to oviposition on the control carcasses, blowfly oviposition on the suitcases was delayed by approximately 70 Accumulated Degree Days. Although delayed, blowflies and larvae were able to access the suitcase interior. These findings have implications for the PMI estimation of remains enclosed within suitcases, with the delay in insect access being the primary factor in potential error. _____________________________________________________________________________ Catriona Davies – ‘The role of epiphyseal scars in skeletal age estimation ABSTRACT: As with any and all approaches to human identification, it is imperative that the criteria and methods used to assess the age of an individual are founded in sound, scientific research. Despite being applied in several approaches to skeletal age estimation, the basis for the inclusion of some maturity criteria, for example the obliteration of epiphyseal scars, in such methods has remained untested. An analysis of the persistence of epiphyseal scars was undertaken in five anatomical locations in adult females and males between 20 and 50 years of age. Through statistical analysis, the relationships between the level of persistence of the


epiphyseal scar and chronological age, biological sex and side of the body were assessed. Analyses showed that the level of persistence or obliteration of epiphyseal scars varies throughout the skeleton and within individual skeletal areas. Although some of this variation may be attributable to the biological sex of the individual, the overall relationship between chronological age and the level of persistence or obliteration of the epiphyseal scar was not found to be of sufficient strength to support a causative link. Based on these findings, it is proposed that the level of persistence or obliteration of the epiphyseal scar encountered may be influenced by factors other than those examined in this study including those of a biomechanical and biochemical derivation. This presentation will discuss the findings of this study as they pertain to radiographic methods of skeletal age estimation. _____________________________________________________________________________ Mara Karell, Helen Langstaff, Caterina Minghetti, Melanie Frelat, Elena Kranioti – ‘Sorting commingled human remains with the aid of 3D surface models: a method based on mesh‐to‐mesh comparison’ ABSTRACT: Commingled remains present a significant challenge to the forensic anthropologists task of creating biological profiles to aid in the identification of human remains. Segregation techniques are mainly based either on visual pair‐matching, which often proves to be both subjective and unreliable, or on expensive methods such as DNA. The purpose of this study is to develop a method of pair‐matching based on the quantification of morphological similarities of long bones using virtual 3D models. Sixty‐one 3D surface models of humeri were created using CT and surface light scan data. Measurements were taken on the 3D models using AMIRA 5.3.3 and data were analyzed with principal component analysis and Euclidean dissimilarity matrices. Three‐dimensional images of the right humeri were created and compared to each one of the left humeri using 3d3Flexscan software (mesh‐to‐mesh matrix comparison). The three methods were compared using specificity and sensitivity measures. Statistical analysis was carried out in SPSS and Excel. Of the three different assessment methods, principal component analysis performed the worst with sensitivity of 60% and specificity of 55%. Euclidean dissimilarity matrices exhibited a 70% sensitivity and 38.43% specificity. The most effective method by far was the novel mesh‐to‐mesh matrix, which accurately pair‐matched humeri with a sensitivity of 97.73% and a specificity of 100%. Mesh‐to‐mesh matrix comparison of the 3D surface models gave impressive results. This method once validated would be applicable in both forensic and archaeological settings. Further testing is needed to explore the efficiency of the new method in the individualization of commingled remains. _____________________________________________________________________________ Jessica Bolton – ‘The Pubic Symphysis Landscape: Investigation into the Potential for Use of 3D Topographical Data and Geographical Information Systems for Age‐at‐Death Determination in Disaster Victim Identification Operations’


ABSTRACT: Current methods for age‐at‐death determination from the pubic symphysis utilise surface descriptions and standardised archetype pictures and casts to allocate an age category. Such methods have been shown to have a good level of accuracy and ease of use but are, inevitably, subjective methods of assessment of the surface. The increasing availability and awareness of 3D data in the analysis of human remains, is driving research into the development of quantitative methods of age‐at death determination that utilise 3D data. The results presented demonstrate the ability to quantify 3D topographical scan data of the pubic symphysis using a Geographical Information System (GIS). The pelves of 89 individuals of known age and sex (St Bride’s Church Crypt Assemblage, London, UK) were scanned using a hand‐held laser topography scanner and the scans were explored as ‘geographical landscapes’ within arcGIS (ESRI software). The relationship between age‐at‐death and the parameters; mean slope and mean aspect were investigated. In general, values of mean slope and mean aspect, across the pubic symphysis surface, decreased with increasing age at death. These correlations were shown to be significant for the male study sample (p<0.05). The study represents a preliminary investigation and further research is to follow, but the potential of this approach is clearly demonstrated for topographical data. The approach can also be applied using computed tomography (CT) data, which is particularly relevant for disaster victim identification operations where CT scanning is becoming more commonly and widely used. _____________________________________________________________________________ CPD Within your delegate packs you will find an evaluation form. Please complete this at the end of the day and hand it in for Dr Jan Bikker at the registration desk. You will be issued with a CPD certificate, which you will be able to pick up prior to the evening meal, on the successful completion of this form.


Poster presentations Face off: in vivo facial soft tissue depths for German adults Nicolle Thiemann, Dr Med Uwe Roy, Dr Med Volker Keil Extraction of handedness and amount of experience from sawing imprints in bone David Walta, Dr Tall Simmons Juvenile age assessment from facial images Eilidh Ferguson, Prof Caroline Wilkinson Evaluation of foramen magnum sexual dimorphism in a modern documented German population using post‐mortem computed tomography (PMCT) Sandra Bolz, Dr René Gapert, Dr Sven Hartwig, Prof Michael Tsokos, Dr Lars Oesterhelweg Sudden death in custody arising out of coronary artery anamoly: a suspicious homicide investigation Dr Faridah Mohd Nor, Dr Srijit Das, Dr Abdul Razak Rib histomorphometry: testing sampling and population errors on existing age estimation formulae Jeffrey Dyke, Julieta Garcia‐Donas, Dr Elena Kranioti Dorsal Hand Vein Analysis: An Aid to Forensic Human Identification Harriet Stratton Sex estimation from the innominate bone: a test of Bruzek's method in a Greek population Pierrick Negre, Dr Despoina Nathena, Dr Elena Kranioti ‘The old bones will tell your story...': the role of computerised tomography of mummified remains in developing forensic techniques for human identification Sarah Clark, Dr Martin Smith


Meet our Commercial Sponsors

BAHID would like to say a special thanks to the companies below, who have provided support towards this year’s conference. Remember, you can purchase discounted Wiley Black‐Blackwell books only via the BAHID website. Osiris is a new joint enterprise within the University of Dundee formed to bring together the wealth of forensic and DVI expertise available previously through the Centre for International Forensic Assistance (CIFA) and the first class resources at the Centre for Anatomy & Human Identification (CAHID) in the University of Dundee. Building on the massive success of the award‐winning UK DVI training offered in Dundee since 2006, two new INTERPOL‐compliant Core and Advanced DVI courses have been developed for availability from early 2014. Generally acknowledged by the police, ACPO, ACPOS, Coroners, Home Office and the British military as the original, the most comprehensive and the very best DVI training available anywhere, the DVI training at CAHID has just been honoured with the highly prestigious 2013 Queen’s Anniversary Prize for Higher Education. This recognition of world‐class excellence is the highest national honour that can be bestowed on a UK university. For further information, developments and regular updates over the coming months, see Osiris online at www.Osiris.ac and CAHID at www.cahid.dundee.ac.uk

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AMENITIES Car Parking Car parking is free to all delegates Dress Code Smart casual will be the recommended dress code for all BAHID conference sessions and events. Be comfortable! Location of Meeting The BAHID lecture programme and BAFA meeting will be held in the Flowers Lecture theatre. The BAFA workshops are to be held in the syndicate rooms. In‐room Facilities

• Direct dial telephone • Free High Speed Internet • Television • Hair dryer • Tea and coffee making facilities • Desk

Identification Badges Upon registration, each delegate will receive a BAHID conference identification badge. Delegates should wear this badge at all times during the conference period. Smoking Policy Smoking is banned in all public areas and indoor spaces, including bedrooms, in the Chancellors Centre.


Getting to Chancellors Hotel and Conference Centre by Car Sat Nav Directions As we a located on a private road we are, on occasion not found on Sat Nav systems therefore you may have to use an alternative postcode. For SAT NAV users please use the following postcode; M14 6PA, this will lead you to Moseley Rd, from Moseley Rd turn onto Chancellors Way and Chancellors Hotel is signposted on the left hand side across from the Armitage Sports Centre Alternatively you can use the following coordinates in your Sat Nav to find your way to Chancellors Hotel and Conference Centre: Latitude: 53.4437 Longitude: ‐2.2126 From Scotland & the North From the M61 join the M60 following signs for Manchester Airport. Then join the M602 (signposted Manchester). Follow signs for Manchester Airport onto the A57. At the roundabout take the 3rd exit (A5103), after approximately one and a half miles take a left at the traffic lights into Wilbraham Road (A6010). At the 4th set of traffic lights, turn left into Chancellors Way. Chancellors is situated on the left hand side opposite the Armitage Sports Centre. From the South Leave the M6 at Junction 19 (Knutsford), turn right onto the A56 and follow signs for Manchester Airport. At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit for the M56 (Manchester). Take right hand lanes to the end of the motorway and join the A5103 ‐ keep forward (signposted Manchester City Centre). At the 5th set of traffic lights turn right onto Wilbraham Road (A6010 signposted Sheffield). At the 4th set of traffic lights turn left onto Chancellors Way. Chancellors is situated on the left hand side opposite the Armitage Sports Centre. From the East At the end of the M67 turn left onto the M6 (Stockport). Leave the M60 at Junction 5 and join the A5103 ‐ keep forward (signposted Manchester City Centre). At the 5th set of lights turn right onto Wilbraham Road (A6010 signposted Sheffield). At the 4th set of traffic lights turn left onto Chancellors Way. Chancellors is situated on the left hand side opposite the Armitage Sports Centre. Chancellors Hotel has free on site car parking for hotel and conference guests Getting to Chancellors Hotel and Conference Centre from the Airport Manchester International Airport is approximately 5 miles from Chancellors (about 20 minutes by taxi). Taking the bus from the Airport


There are several bus services (Express and Local) from the airport to the city centre (journey time 30 to 50 minutes). Taking the train from the Airport There is a 24 hour service which runs 7 days a week, every 15 minutes during peak times and goes direct to Piccadilly Train Station. From the station either take a taxi or take the short walk to Piccadilly Bus Station and catch one of the many buses that follow the route to Chancellors and the Owens Park Campus. Getting to Chancellors Hotel and Conference Centre from the Bus Station Take a bus numbered 41, 42 or 43 from Piccadilly Gardens Bus Station to Owens Park on Wilmslow Road. Walk forward to the junction with Moseley Road, turn left. At the next set of traffic lights turn left into Chancellors Way and Chancellors is on your left, opposite the Armitage Sports Centre.

Chancellors Way, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom


Chancellors, the University of Manchester’s dedicated year round hotel and conference centre, exudes the elegant ambience of a

country house and set in 5 acres of landscaped grounds

Chancellors Hotel and Conference Centre Chancellors Way Off Moseley Road

Fallowfield Manchester M14 6ZT

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