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<P><STRONG>8<SUP>th</SUP> European Workshop Biotechnology of Microalgae
2010<BR></STRONG></SPAN><FONT size=3><SPAN><STRONG>7-10 June 2010
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FRESHWATER ALGAL IDENTIFICATION COURSE<BR></FONT></SPAN></B><SPAN lang=EN-US
style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US"><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3>Sunday 4
July - Friday 9 July 2010<BR>Venue: Hild-Bede College and School of
Education, University of Durham, Durham, UK<BR><SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Organisers: Professor Brian
A. Whitton (Durham) and Professor David M. John (London)<BR><SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>The aim of this long running
course (since 1992) is to train staff from consultancies, research students,
governmental and non-governmental laboratories, water companies and overseas
visitors in the identification of the commoner and environmentally-important
freshwater algae. The large majority are microscopic but included are
macroscopic forms important for assessing the ecological status of waters.
Other topics covered include sampling, ecology, monitoring, harmful and nuisance
algae, and implications of the European Water Framework Directive. <BR><SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>The course provides an
introduction for those with limited experience of freshwater algae, but has
optional components for those who already have more background knowledge.
<BR><SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>The course is a
mixture of lectures and practicals, together with an afternoon field trip.
Members should arrive by 1730 on the Sunday and the daily programme runs from
0900 to 2120 each evening. It ends formally after lunch on Friday, though there
is an optional afternoon trip to sites along the River Wear. <BR><SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Professors David John and
Brian Whitton give the majority of the lectures. Dr Gordon Beakes
(University of Newcastle), Dr Alan Donaldson (consultant) and Dr Martyn Kelly
(Bowburn Consultancy) will also contribute.<BR><SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Residence and meals are in
Hild-Bede College that is situated on a hill above the River Wear and therefore
commands 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. <BR><SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes">
</SPAN>Members are encouraged to bring a laboratory coat and boots for a short
field visit and (preferably) fresh algal samples from their local waters.
Everything else is provided including access to The Freshwater Algal Flora of
the British Isles and three identification CDs. Some may find it useful to
bring their own portable computer,and the risk of loss is covered by insurance.
A training manual (2010 revision) will be distributed in advance of the course.
Overseas members need not bring a laboratory coat or clothes for the field visit
- these will be loaned. <BR><SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes">
</SPAN>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. 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 a rail route from Newcastle
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 £45. The organizers usually
meet members at the airport if they arrive on a day prior to the course, but
this may be difficult on the Sunday. <BR><SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Cost The inclusive
cost for all participants other than full-time research students is £870 (no VAT
charge). The discounted price for full-time students or people from
countries outside Europe is £770. Students who are members of the British
Phycological Society (</FONT></SPAN><A
href="http://www.brphycsoc.org/funding.lasso"><SPAN lang=EN-US
style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US"><FONT face="Times New Roman" color=#800080
size=3>http://www.brphycsoc.org/funding.lasso</FONT></SPAN></A><SPAN lang=EN-US
style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US"><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3>) may apply
directly to the Society for some support. Full details are given on the
BPS website. It is recommended that applications be submitted as soon as
possible. Hild-Bede College can provide accommodation for anyone wanting
to stay an extra night at the beginning or end of the course (about £32 per
night). Payment can be included in the main invoice, provided organizers are
infomed well in advance; otherwise it should be paid directly to the college
after arrival. Dinner on Friday (but not bed and breakfast) will be
provided free to anyone wanting to stay the night.<BR><SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Booking Provisional
and firm reservations for one of the 15 places should be made by email to
</FONT></SPAN><A href="mailto:b.a.whitton@durham.ac.uk"><SPAN lang=EN-US
style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US"><FONT face="Times New Roman"
size=3>b.a.whitton@durham.ac.uk</FONT></SPAN></A><SPAN lang=EN-US
style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US"><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3>, to be
followed by an official order OR a deposit of £50 to B.A.Whitton Algal Training,
74 Archery Rise, Durham DH1 4LA, UK. Payment is required by 15
June. A refund (less any £50 deposit) will be made to anyone paying early,
but cancels the reservation before 15 May, while a 50% refund will be made to
anyone cancelling by 15 June. <BR><SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>For Further
Information You are welcome to contact Brian Whitton:
</FONT></SPAN><A href="mailto:b.a.whitton@durham.ac.uk"><SPAN lang=EN-US
style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US"><FONT face="Times New Roman"
size=3>b.a.whitton@durham.ac.uk</FONT></SPAN></A><SPAN lang=EN-US
style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US"><FONT face="Times New Roman" size=3>,
phone ++44(0)191-386-7504 or David John: Department of Botany, Natural
History Museum, Cromwell Road, London SW7 5BD, UK </FONT></SPAN><A
href="mailto:d.john@nhm.ac.uk"><SPAN lang=EN-US
style="mso-ansi-language: EN-US"><FONT face="Times New Roman"
size=3>d.john@nhm.ac.uk</FONT></SPAN></A><FONT size=3><FONT
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phone ++44(0 )208-464-6367</SPAN><SPAN lang=EN-GB
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