PST19 Victrex, Lancashire
This is the first year a Polymer Study Tour has run at Victrex and we are excited to be able to bring you a course hosted by the world's leading manufacturer of PEEK and PAEK-based polymers. The first day of the course, Sunday 23 Jun
e, will be at a local hotel where we will also stay overnight and the second day, Monday 24 June, will be based at the Victrex site in Thornton Cleveleys. During the Tour you will hear from experts in their field on all aspects of polymers relating to the curriculum and you will have the unique opportinity to look around the Victrex site. The provisional timetable is as follows:
| Sunday 23 June | |
| 1100 | Welcome and introductions at the hotel |
| 1115 | Introduction to polymers - structure and properties (lecture and practical) |
| 1230 | Lunch |
| 1330 | Introduction to polymers - processing (lecture and practical) |
| 1445 | Applications of polymers |
| 1545 | Break |
| 1600 | Polymers and the environment |
| 1700 | Check in to rooms and get settled |
| 1830 | Conference dinner |
| Monday 24 June | |
| 0900 | Travel to Victrex |
| 0945 | Introduction to day 2 and Victrex |
| 1045 | Break |
| 1100 | Company Tours |
| 1300 | Lunch |
| 1400 | How you can use what you have learnt |
| 1515 | Feedback discussion |
| 1600 | Course closes |
We will be staying at The Shard Riverside Inn, a couple of miles outside Poulton-le-Fylde and all refreshments and meals will be provided. The closest railway station is at Poulton-le-Fylde and we will arrange transport to Victrex from the hotel and from Victrex back to the station for those travelling by train. Alternativley if you wish to travel by car there is car parking available at both venues.