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

[Andres Boltovskoy]

ADVANCED COURSE ON BLUE-GREEN AND GREEN ALGAE

Sunday 6 July - Thursday 10 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 £360 (no VAT charge)

The aim of the course (run since 1992) is to provide training on 
identification of blue-green algae (cyanobacteria) and green algae at a more 
advanced level than in the Introductory Course on Freshwater Algae. This 
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. The 
course focuses on identification, especially modern methods.

Course leaders are Prof. Brian Whitton and Dr David John, with contributions 
from Dr Alan Donaldson (consultant) during part of course

The course is a mixture of lectures and practicals, together with a field 
trip. Members should arrive by 1730 on Sunday while the daily  programme 
runs from 0900 to 2120 each evening. The field visit includes the Sunbiggin 
Tarn region (Cumbria), which has a range of wetland areas and a main river 
site. The course ends formally after breakfast on the Thursday.

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 is £360 (no VAT charge). 
Full-time students who are members of the British Phycological Society may 
apply directly to the Society for some support.  Details are given on the 
BPS website. 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 Thursday  (but not bed and breakfast) 
will be provided free to anyone wanting to stay the night.



Booking  Provisional and firm reservations for one of 10 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
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