General Informations

1) The morning of September 9th, participants are welcomed at the guesthouse Cascina Venara .

We will organize two meeting points: (1) Pavia Station and 2) Milano Famagosta Metro station (take the green line M2 from Milano Centrale Train Station to Famagosta, see the map attached), where one member of our staff will take you to the Guesthouse.

2) By lunchtime all participants have to register and will be given the receipt of registration payment.

3) The University of Pavia will cover for the cost of board and accommodation in the Guesthouse “Cascina Venara” from 09 to 12 September evening.

4) The evening of September 12th participants will move to Pavia (one member of our staff will take you to the city).

5) From September 12th evening till the end of the courses (16 of September), participants will make their own lodging and board arrangements and will bear all costs and expenses. The cheapest solution to sleep in Pavia is by Airbnb. Below a selection of available rooms and apartment during 12-16 September :

https://www.airbnb.it/s/Pavia--PV/homes?checkin=2018-09-12&checkout=2018-09-16&adults=1&children=0&infants=0&query=Pavia%2C%20PV&place_id=ChIJSQD6dUwmh0cRjoLPs7y0tfU&refinement_paths%5B%5D=%2Fhomes&allow_override%5B%5D=&s_tag=7Yly_FgD

(Remind that your lessons will take place in The Botanical Garden, Via S. Epifanio 14. therefore I suggest booking rooms or apartment close to it)


6) Clothing and accessories:

- field clothing and trekking shoes very clean to avoid contaminating the native flora

- binoculars

- mosquito spray

7) Bring your own laptop. About 2 weeks/10 days before your arrival, an email will be sent with lessons, software and packages of R you should download on your laptop before your arrival.

8) Food needs: all those who have food allergies or particular food preferences (for ethical or religious reasons) are asked to write to francesca.dellarocca@unipv.it as soon as possible.