[Lista-Algas] CURSO: Introduction to Freshwater Algal Identification

[Andrés Boltovskoy (G)]

INTRODUCTION TO FRESHWATER ALGAL IDENTIFICATION

Sunday 28 June – Friday 3 July 2009

Venue:  Hild-Bede College and School of Education, University of Durham, UK
Organisers: Professor Brian A. Whitton (Durham) and Professor David M. John 
(London) 
Costs:  inclusive cost  is £870 (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. 

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.

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 £870 (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 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.

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 +44(0)191-386-0619, 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,  phone  +44(0)191-386-7504 (home) or +44(0)
191-334-1347 (university) or David John: d_m_john at ntlworld.com,  phone +44
(0)208-464-6367 (home) or +44(0)9720120825 (mobile).

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