Welcome to the 2004 Gordon Research Conference on Superconductivity at Queen's College, Oxford.

The aim of this conference is to present a forum for discussion of superconductivity in cuprates, cobaltates, alkalides, C60, actinides, borides, heavy fermion materials, etc. The conference will focus on the physical properties and materials aspects of superconductivity, such phase as diagrams, electronic structure, spectroscopic properties, to mention just a few. The mechanisms causing superconductivity may be quite different from case to case, which is an important aspect which we seek to highlight during this conference. We strongly encourage the participation of scientists in the initial stages of their career, by their active participation in informal discussion groups and poster sessions. The organizers encourage those from groups underrepresented in science and engineering to attend and has funding earmarked for members of these groups."