“I enjoyed being able to meet a variety of people from different backgrounds but with similar interests.”

Bobbie Cansdale, The University of Sydney

Venue

AMSI BioInfoSummer 2022 will be held in Melbourne from 21-24 November and online

The main conference will be held at:

Arts West – North Wing (building 148A)
148 Royal Parade
(enter building from Medical Road or Professors Walks)
The University of Melbourne
Parkville Campus VIC 3052

The Public lecture will be held at:

Elisabeth Murdoch (building 134)
Spencer Road
(enter building from marble doorway near Castro’s Cafe)
The University of Melbourne
Parkville Campus VIC 3052

University of Melbourne covid safe event policy

  • Vaccination is part of a comprehensive public health response at the University, and we strongly encourage all members of the University community to stay up to date with vaccinations. For further information regarding vaccination at the University, please visit our website
  • Complete a symptom self-assessment prior to leaving home. Do not come to the event if you are unwell, even with very mild symptoms and even if you have tested negative for COVID-19 on a rapid antigen test. Do not come to the event if you are required to isolate or quarantine for any reason and/or awaiting results of a COVID-19 test. You are also encouraged to reconsider your need to attend this event if you are a household contact / close contact.
  • While face masks are not currently required (except for household contacts / close contacts, who must wear one on campus), you are welcome to wear one if you want to. You should also respect other people’s decisions to wear a mask in settings where it is not mandatory. The University strongly encourages wearing of face masks indoors and where physical distancing isn’t possible.
  • Physically distance from others where possible
  • Let the organiser know immediately if you become unwell during the event/meeting
  • If you test positive to COVID-19 in the 48 hours following this event, please notify the University’s Public Health Network and the event organiser as soon as possible
  • If someone who attends the event subsequently tests positive, it will be listed on the COVID-19 cases on campus website. Attendees are encouraged to monitor this site following the event for information related to any potential exposures to COVID-19 at this event

Travel Grants

sponsored by Australian BioCommons

AMSI BioInfoSummer travel grants are available to assist students from AMSI member universities with the cost of their travel and accommodation. Female, First Nations and regional, rural and remote students are encouraged to apply.

Transport

Tram

From Elizabeth Street catch tram number 19 to Stop 11

From Swanston Street catch tram number 1, 3/3a, 5, 6, 16, 64, 67 or 72 to Stop 1 (Melbourne University tram stop)

You can enter your current location and travel destination into the Public Transport Victoria Journey Planner for personalised public transport to The University of Melbourne Parkville campus.

Note: The University of Melbourne is located OUTSIDE of the free tram zone so you will need to tap on with your Myki to pay for your trip.

Train

The closest City Loop station is Melbourne Central. From here you can catch a tram, or walk to campus.

You can enter your current location and travel destination into the Public Transport Victoria Journey Planner for personalised public transport to The University of Melbourne Parkville campus.

Car

Paid public parking is available at three locations within the Parkville campus. A number of other public car parks are also available within walking distance from the Parkville campus.

Visit https://about.unimelb.edu.au/news-resources/campus-services-and-facilities/transport-and-parking/parking-on-campus for parking details.