[Lista-Algas] Freshwater Algae Course 2008

[Andres Boltovskoy]

Freshwater Algae Course 2008FRESHWATER ALGAE COURSE 2008
Where and when?

Kindrogan Field Centre, Enochdhu, Blairgowrie, Perthshire, Scotland (near the tourist area of Pitlochry), Friday, 30 May – Friday, 6 June, 2008.  This is the 13th year that the course has been offered.

http://www.field-studies-council.org/kindrogan/

Immediately following the Freshwater Algae course, the Algal Culture Collections meeting will take place at the Dunstaffnage Marine Laboratory, Oban, Argyll / West Highlands, Scotland, 8-11 June, 2008.  You might like to consider combining both the course and the meeting in your travel plans.

What is the course about?

The course takes full advantage of the excellent range of aquatic and terrestrial habitats in this beautiful area of Highland Perthshire to provide a sound introduction to the recognition, identification and ecology of freshwater algae.  Emphasis will be placed on the use of the microscope and taxonomic keys (print and electronic) for the identification to generic and species level and their ecological importance. 

For those with some prior knowledge of the algae, we hope that the opportunity to study samples from a range of habitats will broaden their knowledge and/or allow them to focus on particular groups.

Field trips, on foot or by vehicle, will be varied, but not strenuous and will be complemented by laboratory work, illustrated talks and class discussion.

The course focuses on how to get to grips with identification, and the broader aspects of algal morphology, structure, reproduction, and classification (morphological and molecular).

Who are the participants?

The course is open to individuals with different backgrounds ranging from beginners to those who would like to refresh their knowledge of particular groups of algae or experience collecting in a different region of the world.

What is the full cost of the course?

The course costs £455 per person (approx € 665 or $924), which includes accommodation, all meals (please notify the Centre if you have any special dietary needs) and tuition.  This is excellent value for money and costs significantly less than other freshwater algal courses on offer.  

Who are the course tutors?

The course tutors, Dr Eileen Cox and Prof Elliot Shubert, have taught this course for the past twelve years and they have a wide-ranging expertise on freshwater algae.  Eileen and Elliot conduct research at The Natural History Museum, London, specialising in diatoms and green algae respectively.  Eileen has published a key to live diatoms and is Co-Editor-in-Chief of the European Journal of Phycology.  Elliot has published a key to the non-motile coccoid and colonial green algae and is Editor-in-Chief of Systematics and Biodiversity.

Is there support for students?

Yes, support for a student stipend is available from:
The British Phycological Society
http://www.brphycsoc.org/funding.lasso

The deadlines for applications are: 30 September, 1 December, 1 March and 1 June.  The sooner you apply, the better are your chances are of receiving a stipend.

Graduate students who are members of the Phycological Society of America are eligible for financial support to attend a phycology course at a field station from the Hannah T. Croasdale Fellowship.
http://www.psaalgae.org/student/stugrants.html
The deadline for applications is 1 March 2008.

How do you get to Kindrogan?

Edinburgh and Glasgow have international airports.  The airports have a coach connection to the main railway station in the respective cities.  

The nearest mainline railway station is Pitlochry, which is on the London Kings Cross-Edinburgh-Inverness route.  Participants will be met at Pitlochry by Kindrogan staff.  

Where can I find more information?

For detailed information about the Kindrogan Field Centre:
http://www.field-studies-council.org/kindrogan/

For course information and a booking form see: http://www.field-studies-council.org/2008/courseinfo.aspx?id=503

A non-refundable deposit of £50 (approx € 73 or $102) is required (credit cards are accepted).

If you have any other queries, please contact:
e.shubert at nhm.ac.uk

Prof Elliot Shubert
Department of Botany
The Natural History Museum
Cromwell Road
London SW7 5BD
United Kingdom

Tel 020 7942-5606 (UK)

Tel +44 207 942-5606 (international)

Fax 020 7942-5529 (UK)

Fax +44 207 942-5529 (international)

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