Electron Microscopy Summer School 2011

The speakers and demonstrators all have extensive experience of teaching electron microscopy and are drawn from the RMS membership and from the University of Leeds.

There will be three streams:
1) Biological EM (SEM and TEM)
2) General SEM and TEM for Physical Scientists
3) Advanced TEM

Summary of Topics covered
Basic principles of imaging and diffraction; basic principles of electron beam interactions and electron microscopy; Radiation damage; Instrument maintenance; Sample preparation and Processing (Biological/Materials); SEM, TEM, STEM imaging; environmental SEM; CryoSEM; EBSD; Immunolabelling; CryoTEM; EDX; EELS and EFTEM; Tomography; Image Recording and Processing.

There will be plenty of practical demonstrations in addition to lectures.

It may be possible to look at a small number of attendees` own samples during the course.

Social Programme
Monday evening: Welcome Dinner in Leeds City Centre.

Tuesday evening: Dinner at the historical Whitelocks Pub

Thursday evening: Evening Guest Lecture, Drinks Reception and Course Dinner.

Accommodation
You can opt to book accommodation when you register for the course. We have secured a competitive rate at the Ibis Leeds City Centre. The accommodation package includes 5 nights Bed & Breakfast in en-suite rooms and transportation each morning to the University by mini bus. The Ibis hotel is 25 minutes walk from the department.

If you do not wish to book accommodation through us, there are many hotels to choose from. Leeds Hotel Map - indicates all the hotels in the local area.