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Purpose of the Conference
The National Postgraduate Conference in Ecology, Evolution and Systematics will provide an opportunity for postgraduate and honours students at any stage in their research to present and discuss their work. Students of any discipline researching aspects of ecology, evolution or systematics are encouraged to attend.
Students will gain valuable experience in presenting scientific research to an audience of peers. The conference has been structured to provide a generous amount of time for informal discussion in order to encourage the development of a network of contacts between graduate students and the sharing of scientific ideas and academic concerns. Those planning to present their work at other conferences will find this an excellent opportunity to practice in a supportive environment.
Registration Costs
Registration
Postgraduate students Early (payment received before 1 Oct) $25.00 Late $40.00
Honours/undergraduate students $10.00Lodging
On campus, room only - $22.50 per night
On campus, bed and breakfast - $29.50 per night
On campus, full board - $44.50 per night
Field Trip
Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve $10 transportation (optional)
The registration fee includes a copy of the abstracts, tea and coffee, and meals at the social events. Participants will be responsible for providing their own meals (with the exception of Thursday and Friday evening), and personal transportation costs.
Financial Assistance
There will be ten travel-assistance awards available, each totalling a maximum of $150, for those wishing to give presentations at the conference and demonstrating sufficient need. To be considered for an award, please include an application together with a travel budget when posting the payment for your registration. Preference will be given to those applicants travelling larger distances and/or applicants who are willing to share travel costs with others (i.e. car pooling).
Abstracts
All of the abstracts for the conference will be processed electronically. Submission of abstracts (to a maximum of 200 words) via the web page only. Deadline for submission is 1 October and please mention any specific audio-visual needs at this time (powerpoint facilities are available).
Structure of the Event
Talks will conform to customary conference format: 12 min plus 3 min for questions. The two best presentations will receive an award, consisting of a cash prize of $100 plus a certificate. Thursday and Friday will be dedicated to student talks during the day and poster sessions in the afternoon. Between sessions there will be extended tea and coffee breaks to encourage discussion. In addition to talks there will be two special presentations on tips for writing successful grant applications and how to optimise your oral presentation skills. For informal discussion there will be barbeques on both Thursday and Friday evenings. On Saturday morning an optional field trip will take place to Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve where there are several beautiful bush walks. We also hope to hold a behind the scenes tour of the conservation work being carried out at Tidbinbilla.
Venue
The conference will be held on the Australian National University campus in Canberra. Presentations will take place in the new seminar room at the Division of Botany and Zoology. All modern audio-visual aids will be available. The campus accommodation is across the road from the lecture facility and the Student Union is within five minutes walk. The Student union has many inexpensive eating options as well as a small grocery, post office and book store (not to mention a lively bar). Canberra's civic area is also only 15 min walk away for an additional range of restaurants, bars and entertainment.
Expressions of Interest
Anyone who registers an expression of interest will be placed on the conference mailing list and will automatically receive further information on deadlines for abstract submission and registration. To register your expression of interest, email or write to the following addresses:
studentconference@anu.edu.au or
The National Postgraduate Conference in Ecology, Evolution and Systematics
C/- Division of Botany and Zoology
The Australian National University
Canberra ACT 0200
Deadlines
1 Sep 1999 Submission of expressions of interest 1 Oct 1999 Submission of Abstracts and applications for travel awards, early registration with payment received closes 10 Dec 1999 Late registration
Registration
To register, fill in the online registration form
An initiative of the Graduate Program in Ecology, Evolution and Systematics. Proudly sponsored by The Graduate School, Australian National University.