===== Location =====

==== The venue ====

The school will take place at the Melbourne Brain Centre top floor conference room. 

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==== Melbourne, Australia ====

Melbourne, Australia's second-largest city, has been named World's Most Liveable City for seven years in a row by the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU). The ranking recognises, among other things, Melbourne's public transport and its world-class restaurants. In January, it hosts the Australian Open, one of the four "Grand Slam" events in tennis (Together with Wimbledon, Roland-Garros, and the US Open). Nearby it offers beaches, including the world-famous surfing beaches of Torquay and Bell's Beach, as well as great hiking and climbing.

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==== Visa ====
Australia has strict immigration laws. All visitors need a visa to enter, though citizens of some countries may qualify for an electronic eVisitor visa. Please check your visa requirements
[[http://www.border.gov.au/Trav/Visa-1|here]]. If you do need a visa, please apply as soon as you receive your invitation letter to the school. Some students accepted to past schools had to miss out because of visa issues.

==== Travel ====
Travel to Melbourne airport, MEL.

=== Transportation ===
There is a Skybus service from Melbourne Airport to Southern Cross Station in the Melbourne CBD. Closer to the date, we will try to arrange shared taxis for students arriving at similar times.

==== Accommodation ====
In addition to being liveable, Melbourne is an expensive city to visit. You are welcome to book your own accommodation, but we have arranged a group rate of **$95 per night per person** at the Rydges on Swanston hotel, a short walk from the venue. It is a twin share room with other students from the school, and breakfast is included. We highly recommend this option.

Information about booking one of these rooms will be added here.

==== The magic map ====
This map will be updated with all important landmarks (hover on the
map to get the descriptions):

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