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ICVM-5 FIRST ANNOUNCEMENT
Jeremy Rayner (a former participant in this group) attempted to send
the following message. In the hope that some of you find it of
interest:
FIFTH INTERNATIONAL CONGRESS OF VERTEBRATE MORPHOLOGY
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University of Bristol, U. K.
12-17 July 1997
FIRST ANNOUNCEMENT
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Please circulate this announcement to colleagues who may wish to see
it.
ICVM-5
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The International Congress of Vertebrate Morphology aims to bring
together all those with an interest in vertebrate morphology and
related subjects. It will be a meeting place for professional
zoologists, morphologists and anatomists from throughout the globe.
Topics considered at the meeting will be all aspects of vertebrate
morphology, including anatomy, evolution, development, biomechanics
and locomotion, vertebrate palaeontology, ecological morphology,
morphology in behaviour, neurobiology, morphometric and other
methods.
The Congress will be held at the University of Bristol, hosted by
the School of Biological Sciences and the Departments of Geology and
Anatomy. The Convenors are Professor Jeremy Rayner (University of
Bristol) and Professor R. McNeill Alexander (University of Leeds).
International Society of Vertebrate Morphologists
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The ISVM serves to promote international co-operation in vertebrate
morphology and related areas. All those interested in the subject
are invited to become members of the Society. The President of the
ISVM is Dr S. W. Herring (University of Washington;
Herring@uwashington.edu), and the Secretary is Dr G. A. Zweers
(University of Leiden; zweers@iulsfb.ledienuniv.nl). If you wish to
join the ISVM (the dues are a nominal $5) send an e-mail to
Professor Rayner and your request will be forwarded.
Registration
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Registration arrangements will be described in the Second Circular,
available late in 1996, which will include details of the
registration fee, a booking form and a call for papers. A reduced
registration fee will be available for students. We hope to make
available a limited number of bursaries for those who might
experience genuine hardship.
Provisional Programme
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The Congress will occupy 9 half-day sessions, with a variety of
invited Symposia and workshops on a range of topics of current
interest in vertebrate morphology, complemented by poster
presentations and parallel sessions for offered papers. There will
be a plenary lecture by a distinguished scientist each day, plus a
trade display, and opportunities for showing films, dissections and
other demonstrations. Suggestions for Symposia and workshops will be
welcomed.
The Congress opens with a reception hosted by the University of
Bristol on the afternoon of Saturday 12 July 1997; scientific
sessions will take place from Sunday 13 to Thursday 17 July. The
ICVM-5 banquet will be held at the Regency-period Assembly Rooms in
the City of Bath, with entertainment by the Pump Room Trio.
Accommodation
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Accommodation, breakfast and evening meals for Congress participants
will be arranged in University of Bristol halls of residence, which
are within a short distance of the meeting rooms in the main
University buildings (transport will be provided where
appropriate). Lunches will be available at the Congress site. There
will be a choice of rooms with en-suite facilities, or cheaper rooms
without. For those who prefer an hotel, there is a wide choice in
the City within a few minutes' walk of the University: please
indicate your preference on the registration form.
Web Site
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For more information about the Congress and the ISVM, see our World
Wide Web site: http://www.bio.bris.ac.uk/icvm.html.
Bristol and its environs
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Bristol is one of the finest historic cities in England. It lies
about 120 miles west of London, close to the estuary of the River
Severn. For many years it was the second City of the Kingdom, and it
became pre-eminent as a centre for trade and shipping during the
Middle Ages. Local legend claims that Bristol mariners sailed to the
American mainland throughout the last part of the fifteenth century,
some years before Columbus's voyage. John Cabot, credited with the
discovery of Newfoundland, sailed from Bristol in 1497. In 1997
Bristol will be celebrating the 500th anniversary of Cabot's voyage:
many special events are planned, including a re-enactment of his
journey with a replica of his ship, The Matthew.
The City has many fine old buildings and some excellent museums; it
is a major centre for the aerospace and other high-technology
industries, and an important financial and educational centre. As a
relatively small city it is within easy reach of countryside; the
National Parks of Exmoor, Dartmoor and the Brecon Beacons are within
easy reach, as is the Roman city of Bath. There are excellent links
by rail, road and air to all parts of the United Kingdom, including
London Heathrow Airport, and to major European cities.
Weather in southwest England in July is normally fine and mild, but
with a maritime climate is hard to predict; typical temperatures are
around 22xC, but occasionally as high as 27xC; some rain is likely.
Pre-registration
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To register for ICVM-5, please complete and return the form below,
either in printed form or by completing the blanks and replying to
this message: this will ensure you receive the Second Circular. To
help in planning the programme, please indicate on the form if you
hope to present a lecture or poster.
For further information, contact:
Professor J. M. V. Rayner
School of Biological Sciences
University of Bristol
Bristol BS8 1UG, U. K.
tel. +44 117 928 8111 / 7476
fax. +44 117 025 7374
e-mail: icvm97@bristol.ac.uk
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Fifth International Congress of Vertebrate Morphology
Bristol, 12-17 July, 1997
Name:
Address:
Phone:
Fax:
E-Mail:
I hope to participate in the Congress yes / no
I expect to contribute a presentation as a Lecture / Poster
The provisional title of my contribution is:
I would prefer to stay in an Hotel rather
than a University Hall of Residence yes / no
I am an ISVM member yes / no
I would like to join the ISVM yes
Complete and return this form to:
Professor J. M. V. Rayner
ICVM-5
School of Biological Sciences
University of Bristol
Bristol BS8 1UG, U. K.
tel. +44 117 928 8111 / 7476
fax. +44 117 025 7374
e-mail: icvm97@bristol.ac.uk