Who qualifies for the reduced rate? This rate is intended for those who would have problems paying the full rate. We expect that this will include most of those who are students or who do not have regular university employment. If you do have regular employment but would still find it difficult to afford the full rate for any reason, get in touch (patrick.honeybone@ed.ac.uk), and we may be able to let you pay the reduced rate. If, on the other hand, you are a student, but have easy access to funding, please consider paying the full rate (as the reduced rate is subsidised).

 The booking website is available here - click on this link to start the booking process. The booking website will open in a new window. You will need to know what you'd like to book for (just the conference fee or the 'full package' (with evening meals as well), as listed above and whether or not you qualify for the reduced rate (see above). You will need a credit or debit card handy, and you'll need to know the billing address for the credit card (this is the address that the card is registered to - if it's your card, it's likely to be your home address). You can use the following cards to pay: Mastercard, Visa, Visa Debit, Visa Electron or American Express. If you cannot pay using a card get in touch (patrick.honeybone@ed.ac.uk) and we'll fix another way for you to pay.

 Firstly, click on the relevant 'Book Event' button on the booking website. This is where you indicate whether you are paying at the full rate or the reduced rate (see above for details of who qualifies for the reduced rate).

 You will then be taken to the 'Shopping Basket'. If everything is correct, click on 'Proceed to Checkout'.

 This will take you to a page entitled 'Login/Register'. If you've not used the University of Manchester's electronic payment system before, you will need to register. If you have used the system before, you can log in using your email address and the password that you selected when you last used the system, and go to the next bullet-point, below. If you have forgotten your password, the system will email you a way to reset it if you follow the 'Forgotten Your Password?' instructions. If you haven't used the system before, you're a 'New Customer', so enter your email address and click on 'Register as a New Customer'.

 You'll then come to the 'Attendee Details' page. Check that your details are correct and fill in the answers to the questions below (please check these as we will use exactly what you enter here to produce your badge for the mfm, and please keep your university affiliation short). This is where you can tell us if you have any dietary or access requirements.

 On the next screen you might need to select a billing address - that has to match with the address registered for the credit card that you'll be using to pay with. You may need to 'select' the address that you've already entered. If it's not right, change it by clicking on 'Edit'. Once this is right, you'll need to enter the details of the card that you'll be using to pay and click on 'Continue'

 One more screen to go - you need to click on 'Pay Now' here. You should receive a receipt by email once you have finished the booking. If you need a more formal receipt, we we will be happy to give you one (you could ask in advance - patrick.honeybone@ed.ac.uk - or pick one up at the conference). If you need an invoice or anything special in order to get your money back, do email to ask and tell us exactly what you need it to say - we will be happy to help with this.

That should be it.

The conference fee does not cover accommodation, which you will need to book yourself (you could use the information on the accommodation page to make your own arrangements).

Cancellation policy: we will endeavour to refund any fees paid if you cancel by 19th May. Any cancellations after 19th May may not able to be fully refunded as we will have committed to certain payments on your behalf.