[Lista-Algas] ADVANCED COURSE ON BLUE-GREEN AND GREEN ALGAE

[Andres Boltovskoy]

ADVANCED COURSE ON BLUE-GREEN AND GREEN ALGAE


Friday 29 June - Monday 2 July 2007



Organisers: Professor Brian A. Whitton (Durham) and Dr David M. John (Marie Curie Fellow, Martin Ryan Institute, NUI, Galway, Ireland)

 

Venue: Hild-Bede College and School of Education, University of Durham, Durham, UK

 

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.

 

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.
 
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.

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.  


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.

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. 


Cost  The inclusive cost is £ 240  (no VAT charge)


Booking  Provisional and firm reservations for a place should be made by email to b.a.whitton at durham.ac.uk 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.  



For Further Information  You are welcome to email or phone Brian Whitton: b.a.whitton at durham.ac.uk <mailto:b.a.whitton at durham.ac.uk>    phone  0191-386-7504 (home) or 0191-334-1347 (university).

People in Ireland may prefer to contact David John directly: Dr D.M. John, Martin Ryan Institute, National University of Ireland, Galway david.john at nuigalway.ie <mailto:david.john at nuigalway.ie>  phone (in Ireland) 091-493200 (office), 0872553909 (mobile).


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