[Lista-Algas] INTRODUCTORY COURSE ON FRESHWATER ALGAL IDENTIFICATION

[Andres Boltovskoy]

INTRODUCTION TO FRESHWATER ALGAL IDENTIFICATION

Sunday 29 June - Friday 4 July 2008

Venue:  Hild-Bede College and School of Education, University of Durham, UK
Organisers:  Prof. Brian A. Whitton (Durham) and Dr David M. John (London)

Costs:  inclusive cost  is £850 (no VAT charge) and £750 for full-time 
students and participants from outside Europe

The aim of the course (run since 1992) is to train staff from the UK 
Environment Agency, SEPA, water plcs, other companies, consultancies, 
research students and overseas visitors in the identification of the 
commoner and environmentally-important microscopic and macroscopic 
freshwater algae.   Topics introduced will include monitoring, harmful and 
nuisance algae, and implications of the European Water Framework Directive.


The course is a mixture of lectures and practicals, together with an 
afternoon field trip. Members should arrive by 1730 on the Sunday while the 
daily programme runs from 0900 to 2120 each evening. It ends formally after 
lunch on Friday, though there is an optional trip to sites along the River 
Wear in the afternoon.



Dr David John and Professor 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.

Residence and meals   Hild-Bede 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.

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 £40.  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.



Cost  The inclusive cost for all participants other than full-time research 
students is £850 (no VAT charge).   The discounted price for full-time 
students or people from countries outside Europe is £750. Students who are 
members of the British Phycological Society 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 informed 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.



Booking  Provisional and firm reservations for one of 18 places should be 
made by email to b.a.whitton at durham.ac.uk or fax 0191-386-0619, to be 
followed by
an official order to  B.A.Whitton Algal Training, 74 Archery Rise, Durham 
DH1 4LA, UK.   Payment or a proper order form 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 
cancelling by 20 June.



For Further Information  You are welcome contact 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) or
David John: d_m_john at ntlworld.com <mailto:d_m_john at ntlworld.com> ,  phone 
0208-464-6367 (home) or 0872553909 (mobile).


 Our 2008 freshwater algal training courses
 http://www.brphycsoc.org/documents.lasso