[Lista-Algas] congresos y curso

Thu Mar 4 15:56:20 ART 2010

IV Congresso brasileiro de Oceanografia (CBO'2010)
http://www.cbo2010.com/entrada.html
17 a 21 de Mayo
Rio Grande, Rio Grande do Sul, Brasil


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8th European Workshop Biotechnology of Microalgae 2010
7-10 June 2010 
IGV GmbH, Nuthetal, Germany
WWW.MICROALGAL-BioTechnology.com

 
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DURHAM FRESHWATER ALGAL IDENTIFICATION COURSE
Sunday 4 July - Friday 9 July 2010
Venue:  Hild-Bede College and School of Education, University of Durham, Durham, UK
    Organisers: Professor Brian A. Whitton (Durham) and Professor David M. John (London)
    The aim of this long running course (since 1992) is to train staff from consultancies, research students, governmental and non-governmental laboratories, water companies and overseas visitors in the identification of the commoner and environmentally-important freshwater algae.  The large majority are microscopic but included are macroscopic forms important for assessing the ecological status of  waters. Other topics covered include sampling, ecology, monitoring, harmful and nuisance algae, and implications of the European Water Framework Directive. 
    The course provides an introduction for those with limited experience of freshwater algae, but has optional components for those who already have more background knowledge. 
    The course is a mixture of lectures and practicals, together with an afternoon field trip. Members should arrive by 1730 on the Sunday and the daily programme runs from 0900 to 2120 each evening. It ends formally after lunch on Friday, though there is an optional afternoon trip to sites along the River Wear. 
    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 are in Hild-Bede College that is situated on a hill above the River Wear and therefore commands 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.  
    Members are encouraged to bring a laboratory coat and boots for a short field visit and (preferably) fresh algal samples from their local waters. Everything else is provided including access to The Freshwater Algal Flora of the British Isles and three identification CDs.  Some may find it useful to bring their own portable computer,and the risk of loss is covered by insurance. A training manual (2010 revision) will be distributed in advance of the course. Overseas members need not bring a laboratory coat or clothes for the field visit - these will be loaned. 
    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 £45.  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 £770. Students who are members of the British Phycological Society (http://www.brphycsoc.org/funding.lasso) 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  the 15 places should be made by email to b.a.whitton at durham.ac.uk, to be followed by an official order OR a deposit of £50 to B.A.Whitton Algal Training, 74 Archery Rise, Durham DH1 4LA, UK.   Payment is required by 15 June.  A refund (less any £50 deposit) will be made to anyone paying early, but cancels the reservation before 15 May, while a 50% refund will be made to anyone cancelling by 15 June. 
    For Further Information  You are welcome to contact Brian Whitton:  b.a.whitton at durham.ac.uk,  phone  ++44(0)191-386-7504 or David John: Department of Botany, Natural History Museum, Cromwell Road, London SW7 5BD, UK  d.john at nhm.ac.uk,  phone ++44(0 )208-464-6367

 
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