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<DIV>ADVANCED COURSE ON BLUE-GREEN AND GREEN ALGAE<BR><BR><BR>Friday 29 June -
Monday 2 July 2007<BR><BR><BR><BR>Organisers: Professor Brian A. Whitton
(Durham) and Dr David M. John (Marie Curie Fellow, Martin Ryan Institute, NUI,
Galway, Ireland)<BR><BR> <BR><BR>Venue: Hild-Bede College and School of
Education, University of Durham, Durham, UK<BR><BR> <BR><BR>To provide
training on identification of blue-green algae (cyanobacteria) and green algae
at a more advanced level than included in the Introductory Course on Freshwater
Algae. The short course is planned especially for anyone who has
attended one of the introductory courses, but also for others with considerable
experience of field material or who would benefit from refreshing their
knowledge. Participants on previous advanced courses have included biological
staff from the UK Environment Agency, SEPA, water plcs and overseas
visitors. The course will focus on identification, especially modern
methods, such as the use of various CDs and information available from
websites.<BR><BR> <BR><BR>The course runs from late afternoon on Friday 29
June to breakfast on Monday 2 July. Lectures and/or practicals run until
2100 on Friday and Saturday, while there will be a short field visit on Sunday
evening. Because the course is short, the only opportunities for field
visits will be very local.<BR> <BR>The course organisers are Dr David John
(Marie Curie Fellow, MRI) and Prof. Brian Whitton (University of
Durham). Dr Alan Donaldson (consultant) will also
contribute.<BR><BR>Residence and meals are in Hild-Bede College. The
College is on a hill above the River Wear and has a fine view over the river and
city; it also has an excellent reputation for food and drink. Arrangements
can be made for special diet requirements. Parking is available inside the
college; it is helpful, but not essential, to know in advance if you plan to
bring a car. <BR><BR><BR>Members are strongly encouraged to bring fresh
algal samples from their local waters, ideally together with a digital image of
the site. Everything else is provided, including access to The
Freshwater Algal Flora of the British Isles (2002, John, Whitton & Brook,
eds) and three identification CDs. Some people may find it useful to bring
their own portable computer, if it can be used for CDs and the risk of loss is
covered by their own insurance. A manual for this course will be
distributed in advance.<BR><BR>Travel Durham is on the main rail
line between London King's Cross and Edinburgh. Trains are about
once an hour and the journey from London (260 miles) takes three hours.
Overseas members should contact the organizers for advice on getting the
cheapest ticket. A taxi from the station to Hild-Bede College (about 1.5
miles, but a long hill for walkers) costs about £3.50. The nearest
airport is Newcastle-upon-Tyne. There is an easy rail journey from
the airport to Durham, though this involves changing at Newcastle main rail
station and the overall journey can take anything from one to two hours,
depending on the connection at Newcastle. A taxi from Newcastle airport to
Durham (26 miles) takes 35-45 minutes and costs about £40; the return fare is
cheaper if booked with a Durham taxi company The organizers usually meet
members at the airport, but this should be confimed well in advance.
<BR><BR><BR>Cost The inclusive cost is £ 240 (no VAT
charge)<BR><BR><BR>Booking Provisional and firm reservations for a place
should be made by email to <A
href="mailto:b.a.whitton@durham.ac.uk">b.a.whitton@durham.ac.uk</A> or fax
0191-386-0619, to be followed subsequently by an official order or formal letter
to B.A.Whitton Algal Training, 74 Archery Rise, Durham DH1 4LA,
UK. Payment is required by 1 June. A full refund will be
made to anyone paying early, but cancels the reservation before 1 June, while a
50% refund will be made to anyone who cancels in the period to 20 June (but not
later) because of unforeseen circumstances. <BR><BR><BR><BR>For Further
Information You are welcome to email or phone Brian Whitton: <A
href="mailto:b.a.whitton@durham.ac.uk">b.a.whitton@durham.ac.uk</A> <<A
href="mailto:b.a.whitton@durham.ac.uk">mailto:b.a.whitton@durham.ac.uk</A>>
phone 0191-386-7504 (home) or 0191-334-1347 (university).<BR><BR>People in
Ireland may prefer to contact David John directly: Dr D.M. John, Martin Ryan
Institute, National University of Ireland, Galway <A
href="mailto:david.john@nuigalway.ie">david.john@nuigalway.ie</A> <<A
href="mailto:david.john@nuigalway.ie">mailto:david.john@nuigalway.ie</A>>
phone (in Ireland) 091-493200 (office), 0872553909
(mobile).<BR><BR><BR></DIV></BODY></HTML>