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THE CRUSTACEAN SOCIETY
Officers, 2002
President Gary C.B. PooreMuseum of Victoria, Melbourne, Australia.Email: [email protected]
President-Elect Trisha SpearsFlorida State University, Tallahassee, FL.Email: [email protected]
Past-President Jens HøegUniversity of Copenhagen, Denmark.Email: [email protected]
Secretary Jeffrey ShieldsVirginia Institute of Marine Science, Gloucester Point, VA.Email: [email protected]
Treasurer Mary BelkBelk Consultancy, San Antonio, TexasEmail: [email protected]
Program Officer Jack O'BrienUniversity of South Alabama, Mobile, ALEmail: [email protected]
Editor, Journal of Crustacean Biology David K. CampPost Office Box 4430, Seminole, FL 33775-4430 U.S.A.Email: [email protected]
North American Governor Emmett DuffyVirginia Institute of Molecular Science, Glaucester Point,VAEmail: [email protected]
Indo-Pacific Governor Colin McLayUniversity of Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand.Email: [email protected]
Asian Governor Akira AsakuraNatural History Museum and Institute, Chiba, Japan.Email: [email protected]
Latin American Governor Marcos TavaresUniversidade Santa Ursula, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.Email: [email protected]
European Governor Angelika BrandtZoologisches Institut, Universität Hamburg, Hamburg,Germany.Email: [email protected]
Many opportunities also exist for pre- andpost-conference tours around Scotland, manywith a biological interest.
THE ORGANIZING COMMITTEE
Dr D.M Neil - (Chairman)University of Glasgow
Professor F.A. HuntingfordUniversity of Glasgow
Professor P. RainbowBritish Natural History Museum, London
Professor M. JonesUniversity of Plymouth
Professor A.C. TaylorUniversity of Glasgow
Professor R.J.A. AtkinsonUMBS Millport
Dr G.TarlingBritish Antarctic Survey, Cambridge
FURTHER INFORMATION FROM:
Dr D.M. NeilInstitute of Biomedical and Life Sciences,Graham Kerr BuildingUniversity of GlasgowGlasgow G12 8QQScotland, UK.
Tel.: +44(0)1413305969Fax: +44(0)1413305971email: [email protected]
Conference Website:http://www.gla.ac.uk/ibls/icc6
Tourist Board Website:http://visitors.seeglasgow.com
SIXTH INTERNATIONALCRUSTACEAN CONGRESS
ICC6
University of Glasgow, Scotland, UKJuly 18th - 23rd 2005
This is a preliminary announcement that TheSixth International Crustacean Congress willtake place at the University of Glasgow,Scotland UK in July 2005.
The conference is organised on behalf of TheCrustacean Society by The Institute ofBiomedical and Life Sciences, University ofGlasgow.
The Meeting will also host the Vth EuropeanCrustacean Conference – ECC5 – and the 2005Summer Meeting of the Crustacean Society.
SCIENTIFIC PROGRAMME
The Meeting will comprise daily PlenaryLectures, followed by a number of parallelsessions on different themes. In addition,poster sessions will be organised, with authorsin attendance. At present these themes areopen, but could include all disciplines and allgroups of crustaceans.
One purpose of this announcement is to inviteproposals for these themes from interestedorganisers.
LANGUAGE
The Congress language will be English.
VENUE
Glasgow is Scotland's largest city and issurrounded by some of the most breathtakingscenery in Western Europe, made famousdown the years in verse and song. Today, thecity has emerged as the cultural, commercialand convention capital of Scotland.With award winning museums, fabulousshopping and restaurants that allow you toeat in a different country every night, it hasbecome the number one tourist destination inScotland.
Here you will find a mixture of the GreatIndoors and the Great Outdoors to suit everytaste. Live theatre, a packed concertprogramme, international sporting events,pop festivals, arts festivals, shopping festivals- from international designer houses tosouvenir shops.
The Congress will be held in the Gilmorehillbuilding of the University of Glasgow, whichis one of the most impressive academic venuesin the UK for conferences. Located in the heartof the bustling West End of the city, theuniversity is only 2 miles from the City Centreand 8 miles from Glasgow Airport. The neo-Gothic 19th century campus is set in beautiful,breathtaking surroundings and is one of thecity's greatest icons. The Bute Hall will beused for plenary lectures, and up to fiveadjacent lecture theatres around thequadrangle will be available for breakoutsessions. A large area for poster and tradedisplays will also be available. All locationsare wheelchair accessible.
TRAVEL
ACCESS BY AIRGlasgow International Airport, which is servedby 32 airlines operating to 42 scheduled and44 charter destinations. Direct access isprovided to 11 European cities, 6 transatlanticdestinations, and there are approximately 44return flights on the London route per day.Travel time from London airports isapproximately 1 hour.Glasgow International Airport is only 11 kmfrom the city centre, and transfers can bemade by Express Coach or Taxi (journey time10 minutes).
ACCESS BY RAILRegular services run into Glasgow from allparts of the UK. Travel time from London isapproximately 5 hours.
ACCESS BY ROADGlasgow is at the centre of the motorwayand trunk road network linking with everypart of the UK, allowing easy access to thecity centre. The city is served by an extensiverange of express coach services that use thismotorway network. Travel time from Londonis approximately 8 hours.
ACCOMMODATION
There is a wide selection of possibleaccommodation within easy reach of theCongress venue, ranging from low-costuniversity residences to 5 star hotels.
SOCIAL PROGRAMME
The social programme will highlight the bestof Scottish hospitality and will include:
• Dinner and reception in the HunterianMuseum and Art Gallery, Scotland's oldestmuseum, with a renowned collection ofpaintings by Rembrandt, Whistler, Chardinand Koninck.
• A Scottish Ceilidh complete with ScottishHighland dress for all delegates, if wished.
• Drinks reception in the flagship attractionof the new Millennium: the GlasgowScience Centre
• Whisky tasting at Glengoyne, Scotland'smost beautiful distillery. Delegates canrelax with a dram of single malt whiskyand enjoy and guided VIP tour of thedistillery, before whisky nosing andcompetitions.
• Ayrshire and Burns Country (full daytour).
THE CRUSTACEAN SOCIETY
Officers, 2002
President Gary C.B. PooreMuseum of Victoria, Melbourne, Australia.Email: [email protected]
President-Elect Trisha SpearsFlorida State University, Tallahassee, FL.Email: [email protected]
Past-President Jens HøegUniversity of Copenhagen, Denmark.Email: [email protected]
Secretary Jeffrey ShieldsVirginia Institute of Marine Science, Gloucester Point, VA.Email: [email protected]
Treasurer Mary BelkBelk Consultancy, San Antonio, TexasEmail: [email protected]
Program Officer Jack O'BrienUniversity of South Alabama, Mobile, ALEmail: [email protected]
Editor, Journal of Crustacean Biology David K. CampPost Office Box 4430, Seminole, FL 33775-4430 U.S.A.Email: [email protected]
North American Governor Emmett DuffyVirginia Institute of Molecular Science, Glaucester Point,VAEmail: [email protected]
Indo-Pacific Governor Colin McLayUniversity of Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand.Email: [email protected]
Asian Governor Akira AsakuraNatural History Museum and Institute, Chiba, Japan.Email: [email protected]
Latin American Governor Marcos TavaresUniversidade Santa Ursula, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.Email: [email protected]
European Governor Angelika BrandtZoologisches Institut, Universität Hamburg, Hamburg,Germany.Email: [email protected]
Many opportunities also exist for pre- andpost-conference tours around Scotland, manywith a biological interest.
THE ORGANIZING COMMITTEE
Dr D.M Neil - (Chairman)University of Glasgow
Professor F.A. HuntingfordUniversity of Glasgow
Professor P. RainbowBritish Natural History Museum, London
Professor M. JonesUniversity of Plymouth
Professor A.C. TaylorUniversity of Glasgow
Professor R.J.A. AtkinsonUMBS Millport
Dr G.TarlingBritish Antarctic Survey, Cambridge
FURTHER INFORMATION FROM:
Dr D.M. NeilInstitute of Biomedical and Life Sciences,Graham Kerr BuildingUniversity of GlasgowGlasgow G12 8QQScotland, UK.
Tel.: +44(0)1413305969Fax: +44(0)1413305971email: [email protected]
Conference Website:http://www.gla.ac.uk/ibls/icc6
Tourist Board Website:http://visitors.seeglasgow.com
SIXTH INTERNATIONALCRUSTACEAN CONGRESS
ICC6
University of Glasgow, Scotland, UKJuly 18th - 23rd 2005
This is a preliminary announcement that TheSixth International Crustacean Congress willtake place at the University of Glasgow,Scotland UK in July 2005.
The conference is organised on behalf of TheCrustacean Society by The Institute ofBiomedical and Life Sciences, University ofGlasgow.
The Meeting will also host the Vth EuropeanCrustacean Conference – ECC5 – and the 2005Summer Meeting of the Crustacean Society.
SCIENTIFIC PROGRAMME
The Meeting will comprise daily PlenaryLectures, followed by a number of parallelsessions on different themes. In addition,poster sessions will be organised, with authorsin attendance. At present these themes areopen, but could include all disciplines and allgroups of crustaceans.
One purpose of this announcement is to inviteproposals for these themes from interestedorganisers.
LANGUAGE
The Congress language will be English.
VENUE
Glasgow is Scotland's largest city and issurrounded by some of the most breathtakingscenery in Western Europe, made famousdown the years in verse and song. Today, thecity has emerged as the cultural, commercialand convention capital of Scotland.With award winning museums, fabulousshopping and restaurants that allow you toeat in a different country every night, it hasbecome the number one tourist destination inScotland.
Here you will find a mixture of the GreatIndoors and the Great Outdoors to suit everytaste. Live theatre, a packed concertprogramme, international sporting events,pop festivals, arts festivals, shopping festivals- from international designer houses tosouvenir shops.
The Congress will be held in the Gilmorehillbuilding of the University of Glasgow, whichis one of the most impressive academic venuesin the UK for conferences. Located in the heartof the bustling West End of the city, theuniversity is only 2 miles from the City Centreand 8 miles from Glasgow Airport. The neo-Gothic 19th century campus is set in beautiful,breathtaking surroundings and is one of thecity's greatest icons. The Bute Hall will beused for plenary lectures, and up to fiveadjacent lecture theatres around thequadrangle will be available for breakoutsessions. A large area for poster and tradedisplays will also be available. All locationsare wheelchair accessible.
TRAVEL
ACCESS BY AIRGlasgow International Airport, which is servedby 32 airlines operating to 42 scheduled and44 charter destinations. Direct access isprovided to 11 European cities, 6 transatlanticdestinations, and there are approximately 44return flights on the London route per day.Travel time from London airports isapproximately 1 hour.Glasgow International Airport is only 11 kmfrom the city centre, and transfers can bemade by Express Coach or Taxi (journey time10 minutes).
ACCESS BY RAILRegular services run into Glasgow from allparts of the UK. Travel time from London isapproximately 5 hours.
ACCESS BY ROADGlasgow is at the centre of the motorwayand trunk road network linking with everypart of the UK, allowing easy access to thecity centre. The city is served by an extensiverange of express coach services that use thismotorway network. Travel time from Londonis approximately 8 hours.
ACCOMMODATION
There is a wide selection of possibleaccommodation within easy reach of theCongress venue, ranging from low-costuniversity residences to 5 star hotels.
SOCIAL PROGRAMME
The social programme will highlight the bestof Scottish hospitality and will include:
• Dinner and reception in the HunterianMuseum and Art Gallery, Scotland's oldestmuseum, with a renowned collection ofpaintings by Rembrandt, Whistler, Chardinand Koninck.
• A Scottish Ceilidh complete with ScottishHighland dress for all delegates, if wished.
• Drinks reception in the flagship attractionof the new Millennium: the GlasgowScience Centre
• Whisky tasting at Glengoyne, Scotland'smost beautiful distillery. Delegates canrelax with a dram of single malt whiskyand enjoy and guided VIP tour of thedistillery, before whisky nosing andcompetitions.
• Ayrshire and Burns Country (full daytour).