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JOINT INTERNATIONAL GEOMORPHOLOGY
CONFERENCE
GLASGOW
17-20 August 2004
For details go to the BGRG web site or:
http://www.meetingmakers.co.uk/IGC-UK2004
Theme: Geomorphology and Sustainability
Subthemes and Sessions:
Geomorphic Instability
The Managed Landscape and Restoring Nature
Past Hydrological Events and Global Change
Geomorphology in a New Century
Unthemed Papers
SECOND CIRCULAR
Welcome
This Joint International Geomorphology Conference is being organised by the BGRG (British Geomorphological Research Group) on behalf of the IAG (International Association of Geomorphologists) and the IGU Commission on Geomorphic Challenges in the 21st Century, and in association with the International Geographical Congress at Glasgow, UK in August 2004.
Web Site Address
http://www.bgrg.org/pages/meetings/conference%202004.htm
Conference administrators: http://www.meetingmakers.co.uk/IGC-UK2004
CONFERENCE THEME
The Conference theme of Geomorphology and Sustainability provides a platform for demonstrating the importance of understanding the nature and functioning of geomorphic systems to sustain our world and the quality of our environments. The Conference is an opportunity to examine the progress made on fundamental issues and questions relating to landforms and processes. Sessions have been selected to give the widest possible opportunity for all specialisms, approaches and developments in geomorphology to be discussed and papers on all aspects of geomorphology are welcome.
The programme comprises the following full-day sessions:
·Geomorphic Instability
·The Managed Landscape and Restoring Nature
·Past Hydrological Events and Global Change
·Geomorphology in a New Century/ Unthemed Papers
GEOMORPHIC INSTABILITY
Geomorphic systems are characterised by change. Some of this change may be intrinsic to the system, often manifested as slow progressive change over long periods of time, or as changes in morphology related to system adjustment within the context of dynamic equilibrium. However, even intrinsic changes may involve sudden and dramatic changes within the landform system. Furthermore, many rapid changes are brought about by external forcing, such as contemporary global climate change, or human-induced changes resulting from pressure on land and resources. All geomorphic systems, for example weathering-dominated systems, hillslopes, aeolian, fluvial, glacial, and coastal systems show elements of these types of behaviour.
The aim of this element of the joint BGRG/IGU/IAG conference will be to explore Geomorphic Instability. We hope this will allow presentations that consider a contemporary view of some of the major theoretical developments that have taken place in geomorphology over the last 40 years or so, and others relating to themes that are very much at the forefront of modern geomorphological thought. These two areas could include emphasis on several themes: (i) Temporal aspects of instability: magnitude and frequency characteristics and threshold conditions in geomorphic systems, relationships between slow, progressive and rapid sudden changes, either intrinsically-induced or in response to extreme events, effects of phases and sequences of events; (ii) Spatial coupling characteristics, relating to interactions between different zones of the system, or the transmission of sediment through the system, or the propagation of changes through the system; (iii) Geomorphic responses to environmental or human-induced changes, and particularly the relationships between these two. (iv) Models and data dealing with the non-linearity characteristic of geomorphic systems.
We seek contributions that deal with these themes, in relation to any aspects of geomorphology, and from any geographical environment.
THE MANAGED LANDSCAPE AND RESTORING NATURE
Under the threats of global environmental change and the ever-increasing pressures from human populations, maintaining many of the world's landscapes requires some level of active management. Such management includes beach nourishment, erosion control and restoration, for example of former industrial landscapes. At the present time there is considerable concern about appropriate management techniques and what should be restored, for example in river restoration schemes. It is often agreed that soft management techniques or sensitive engineering methods should now guide future environmental management, and that management should seek to restore or maintain conditions as closely as possible to some natural state. But questions of what is natural in particular areas and to what condition restoration should take place are unresolved. In many cases, for example in how to create new coastal wetlands lost by coastal squeeze between rising sea levels and fixed defence lines, there are few design rules available to aid restoration. The understanding of the natural functioning of systems, the identification of suitable landform and process units for management, and the prediction of the future evolution of landforms are all key questions in restoration and in the implementation of sustainability.
These issues are of relevance to a wide variety of disciplines, including geomorphology, ecology, engineering, economics, philosophy and politics. Each of these disciplines has something to contribute to resolving questions of how we should manage the landscape.
The aim of this element of the joint BGRG/IGU/IAG conference will be for these disciplines to engage in a debate on the future of the managed landscape in the broadest sense. We hope to establish a better dialogue between those that seek to apply new techniques and ideas to improve landscape sustainability and those practitioners and policy makers concerned with the implementation of landscape restoration methods. We will seek contributions from all the participating disciplines.
PAST HYDROLOGICAL EVENTS AND GLOBAL CHANGE
An application was successfully made to ICSU in 2002 by the Global Palaeohydrology Commission of INQUA (GLOCOPH) on behalf of six International research organisations, for international research collaboration to demonstrate how knowledge of past hydrological events can be employed to enhance understanding of the impact of global change. Whereas previous
research necessarily focused primarily upon recent hydrological events, upon palaeohydrological interpretations, upon sediment delivery, or upon interpretation of sediment sequences, this research programme was funded to achieve collaboration between such separate activities. Research undertaken by GLOCOPH had established that future research must focus upon the
significance of short term events in the palaeohydrological record.
International groups engaged include:
·Global Continental Palaeohydrology Commission (GLOCOPH) of INQUA
·Water Sustainability Commission of IGU
·Land Use and Climate Impacts on Fluvial Systems Group (LUCIFS), in IGBP/PAGES
·Geomorphic Challenges for the 21st Century Commission of IGU
·International Commission on Continental Erosion (ICCE) of International Association of Hydrological Sciences (IAHS).
·Fluvial Archives Group (FLAG) associated with INQUA and IGU
Collaborative research is currently being undertaken to develop a new database by extracting information on short term hydrological changes and extreme events, using evidence from sediments, other proxies of past events and records of recent events. The symposium will present research brought together by the project including results from the data base analysis, and foster discussion on ways in which past hydrological events can contribute to the understanding of global change.
Short papers or posters are invited.
GEOMORPHOLOGY IN A NEW CENTURY AND SUBMITTED (UNTHEMED) PAPERS
What new ways of thinking, methodological developments, technical innovations and exploration and understanding of new environments are likely to figure strongly in the geomorphology of the new century? Presentations are invited from all geomorphologists for this unthemed session. All aspects of geomorphology theoretical, methodological and empirical will be covered.
Papers on any aspect of geomorphology are invited.
ACADEMIC PROGRAMME
Tuesday 17 August (Arrival and registration)
BGRG Frost lecture: Professor Tim Burt
Wednesday 18 August
Geomorphology and Instability
Convenor: Professor Adrian Harvey (University of Liverpool, UK)
Papers by Professor Mario Panizza (President IAG) and Professor Jonathan Phillips
Linton lecture
BGRG Dinner
Thursday 19 August
Geomorphology in a New Century/ Submitted (Unthemed) Papers?
Convenor: Dr Tom Spencer (University of Cambridge, UK)
Last Hydrological Events Related to Global Change?
Convenor: Professor Ken Gregory (Chair of IGC Organising Committee)
Plenary lecture by Professor Andrew Goudie
Wiley lecture
BGRG AGM
Friday 20th August
The Managed Landscape and Restoring Nature?
Convenors: Professor Tony Parsons (University of Leicester, UK) and Professor Janet Hooke (University of Portsmouth, UK)
Plenary lecture by Professor Will Graf
All the activities in the academic programme will take place at the Moat House Hotel or the nearby Scottish Exhibition Centre, the SECC.
SUBMISSION OF ABSTRACTS
Call for Abstracts
Abstracts are invited for contributions to the academic programme of the Conference. Abstracts of no more than 250 words should be submitted to the Conference/Congress Secretariat, as soon as possible, and before 30 January 2004, for review by the Scientific Programme Committee. Successful authors will be notified by 28 February 2004. Please follow the instructions below in completing your abstract.
Academic Paper Sessions
Academic programme sessions will mainly take the form of plenary papers and paper sessions. The standard length of the academic paper session will be 80 minutes with mostly papers of 20 minutes (including questions).
Poster Presentations
Poster presentations are welcomed at the Conference. A dedicated poster area will be located for the display and discussion of posters throughout the Conference. (Poster presenters will be notified of the times when they will be asked to attend their posters).
Format for Abstracts
Only abstracts that conform to the prescribed format outlined below will be accepted. Abstracts that do not follow this format will be returned to the authors for correction. All abstracts must be submitted electronically. An abstract submission form is available on the website www.meetingmakers.co.uk/IGC-UK2004
Please follow these instructions:
1. The abstract must fit one sheet of European Standard A4 paper (210mm x 297mm).
2. The preferred font and type size is 12 point Arial.
3. A 2cm margin should be left on all sides of the abstract.
4. The abstract title should be typed in 12 point Arial, bold, uppercase and should be left justified. A single line space must be left after the title.
5. The title, first initial, surname and job title of the presenting author should follow under the paper title, followed by each additional author on separate lines, with no line spaces in between. A single line space must then appear after the last author.
6. A single contact address including e-mail just be given for each presentation. A double line space should be left between the address and the body of the abstract.
7. The body of the abstract should be typed in upper and lower case. Abstracts should be typed in single spacing. All the text should be left justified.
8. The use of references, diagrams, photographs and graphs in abstracts is not permitted.
9. Leave one space between new paragraphs. No indentations should be used.
10. Abstracts should be no more than 250 words (including author details and presentation title). Abstracts exceeding this word limit will be reduced by members of the Programme Committee.
METHOD OF SUBMISSION
Abstracts should be submitted to the Congress Secretariat by 30 January 2004. Abstracts should be submitted via the Congress website - www.meetingmakers.co.uk/IGC-UK2004
For the electronic submission of your abstract, please follow the below steps:
Step 1: Write your abstract in Microsoft Word, using the format instructions specified above.
Step 2: Complete the online abstract submission form on the Congress web site. You will be allocated a unique Online Tracking Number for the abstract. Please take note of the tracking number, which is allocated to your submission after you click submit?Please be sure to fill out the form completely before submitting it.
Step 3: Save your abstract using the tracking number as the file name, but with the prefix for abstract) e.g. a456.doc
Step 4: Upload your abstract file to the website using the selector on the service page entitled Submit a Paper (upload paper).
If this presents any difficulty then abstracts may be submitted to Janet Hooke: janet.hooke@port.ac.uk.
Please indicate clearly on your abstract your preferred session for presentation.
GUIDELINES FOR ALL SUBMISSIONS
Papers will be reviewed by the Programme Committee and delegates will be notified of the Scientific Committee decisions by 28 February 2004.
All presenters whose abstracts are selected for oral or poster presentation are expected to attend the conference. Delegates must register and pay in full prior to the Early Registration Deadline - 21 March 2004. If registration is not received by this date, the submitted presentation will be withdrawn.
Abstracts should be submitted in English.
ACADEMIC EXCURSIONS
A number of excursions has been arranged for delegates in association with the IGC, either pre-, during, or post- Congress. Details of geomorphological excursions are outlined below.
For further details go to:
www.meetingmakers.co.uk/IGC-UK2004
In addition, a short visit to the Scottish Universities Environmental Research Centre (SUERC) laboratories at East Kilbride has been arranged. The new accelerator (for C14 and cosmogenic work) will be the highlight, but other labs may also be of interest (Ar-Ar, stable isotopes, cosmogenic sample preparation etc).
This will take place on Tuesday 16 August, Depart: 2pm Return: 6pm
Cost: Nominal
To reserve a place contact Trevor Hoey at Glasgow University:
thoey@geog.gla.ac.uk
Pre-Congress
EXCURSION 1 Iceland: Landscape and Environmental Change
(Leaders: Martin Kirkbride and Andy Dugmore)
Starts: Glasgow 7 August Finishes: Glasgow 14 August
Minimum number of participants 10, maximum 20
This one-week excursion to Iceland will explore a unique landscape where volcanoes and glaciers have jointly generated a spectacular suite of landforms. Human settlement in the late Holocene has added further complexity with environmental change being triggered both by climatic and anthropogenic agents. The challenges in interpreting and understanding this landscape will be illustrated from recent and current research projects.
Cost: £1,000 per person (air travel to and from Glasgow, 7 nights dinner, bed and breakfast in hotel accommodation, packed lunches, transport)
EXCURSION 2 Karst in Ireland: Geomorphology, Hydrology and Resource Management
(Leader: John Gunn and David Drew)
Starts: Manchester 9 August Finishes: Glasgow 14 August
Minimum number of participants 10, maximum 30
The excursion forms part of the programme of the IGU Commission on Karst and is joint with the International Association of Hydrogeologists Karst Commission.
About 40% of Ireland is underlain by limestone, mainly Carboniferous but with significant Cretaceous limestone (chalk) in Ulster. Most Carboniferous limestone underlies lowlands and is mantled by superficial deposits: the remainder forms the Burren Plateau and the Northwest Plateau karsts. The aim will be to view both upland and lowland karsts, to explain their spectacular landforms and drainage and to examine the difficulties they provide for land managers.
Cost: £380 per person (guide book, cave entry fees, ferry costs to and from Ireland, minibus transport, 2 nights dinner, 5 nights bed & breakfast accommodation).
EXCURSION 3 Land Use and Rural Sustainability in Scotland
(Leader: Sandy Mather)
Starts: Aberdeen 10 August Finishes: Glasgow 14 August
Minimum number of participants 35, maximum 80
This excursion offers a transect across Scotland from east to west, and takes in some of the most scenic parts of the country including the West Highlands and the Isle of Skye. The main themes of land use and rural sustainability relate to the two IGU Commissions, Land Use Co and Rural Sustainability Co, for whose members the excursion is primarily provided, but other interested persons are also welcome to attend.
Cost: £375 per person (dinner, bed and breakfast accommodation, lunches, transport and excursion materials.)
EXCURSION 4 Social Inclusion in Urban Scotland
During the Congress
GLASGOW: WALKING TOURS OF THE CITY
EXCURSION 5 Exploring Central Glasgow
EXCURSION 6 Transport histories and futures in Glasgow
EXCURSION 7 An Historical Geography of Edinburgh
EXCURSION 8 Loch Lomond, Glen Coe and Glen Roy
(Leaders: Doug Benn and John Gordon)
Starts Glasgow Finishes Glasgow
(timing within the Congress to be decided, may be repeated more than once)
Minimum number of participants 15, maximum 30
This one-day excursion to Loch Lomond, Glen Coe and Glen Roy visits some of the most important glacial geomorphology sites in Scotland. At each site the legacy of the last Scottish icesheet and Loch Lomond Stadial ice will be examined and the resultant Late Glacial and Holocene landforms explained. The excursion will end with a visit to the barallel Roads of Glen Roy, a spectacular example of an ice-dammed lake repeatedly drained during the Late Glacial.
Cost: £15 per person (coach transport, packed lunch)
Post-Congress
EXCURSION 9 Geomorphology of the Cairngorms
(Leaders: Alan Werritty, Colin Ballantyne and John Gordon)
Starts Glasgow 20 August (late afternoon) Finishes Glasgow 23 August (midday)
Minimum number of participants 15, maximum 30
This excursion forms part of the programme of the IGU Commission on Climatic Changes and Periglacial Environment. The excursion will examine the glacial, periglacial and fluvial geomorphology/hydrology of the Cairngorm Mountains and surrounding areas. This area (the highest mountain massif in the UK) contains a remarkable suite of glacial and periglacial landfoms alongside some of Scotland most active gravel-bed rivers. Sites to be visited include Glen More, the Cairngorm Plateau, the Lairig Ghru, Glen Feshie and the Pass of Drumochter. Those attending may select from a two-day programme on either cold environments or fluvial geomorphology/hydrology or one day of each. The recent designation of the Cairngorms as Scotland second National Park and the sustainable management of a fragile mountain environment will be addressed during the excursion.
Cost: £200 per person (3 days accommodation; dinner, bed and breakfast in a hotel, packed lunches, transport)
EXCURSION 10 Coastal Processes and Management in the Dornoch and Moray Firths
(Leader: Jim Hansom)
Starts: Glasgow 20 August (early afternoon) Finishes: Glasgow 22 August
Minimum number of participants 12, maximum 26
The coastlines of the Dornoch and Moray Firths in Scotland are characterised by a wide variety of emerged and present coastal forms, largely set within the context of Holocene isostatic uplift. This field excursion aims to examine and discuss the processes and forms of key sites, the understanding of which has an important bearing upon issues of coastal management in the face of relative sea level rise in the area. The key sites to be visited include Morrich More and Ardachie Point (Dornoch Firth), Nigg Bay (Cromarty Firth) and Culbin Sands and Spey Bay (Moray Firth).
Cost:£175 per person (cost includes accommodation - shared room in 3-star hotel - dinner, bed and breakfast and packed lunches)
EXCURSION 11 Land Management and Conservation Issues in the Scottish Highlands
(Leader: Donald Davidson)
Starts:Glasgow 20 August Finishes: Glasgow 24 August
This four-day excursion will examine a range of land management and conservation issues in the Grampian and Cairngorm areas of Scotland. Topics to be examined include soils and land use, management of native pinewoods, highland estate management, recreational impacts in a sub-alpine environment and flood management. Numbers will be restricted with priority given to participants in the COMLAND symposium. Travel will be by minibus.
Cost: £335 per person (travel, accommodation and meals.)
Please note: If an excursion finishes in Glasgow on 14th August, participants should arrange accommodation in Glasgow to include the 14th August as this will not be included in the excursion accommodation.
SOCIAL PROGRAMME
For IGC events see the website: www.meetingmakers.co.uk/IGC-UK2004
Joint International Geomorphology Conference
Wednesday 18 August dinner at The University Of Glasgow
2000 hours £25 (£21.28 plus VAT) per person
The Joint International Geomorphology Conference dinner will take place at the University of Glasgow. The buffet dinner is open to delegates attending the Joint International Geomorphology Conference.
Sightseeing Tours for Delegates and Accompanying Guests
For details see www.meetingmakers.co.uk/IGC-UK2004
GENERAL INFORMATION
Scotland
Scotland, a small and old country, has a richly diverse geography. Most Scots live within or near one of the four main urban centres -Glasgow, Edinburgh, Aberdeen or Dundee although a feature of the country settlement geography is its many small towns and villages. Settled at one time or another by the Picts, the Norse and even speakers of Old Welsh amongst others, Scotland today has two official languages, English and Scottish Gaelic, and numerous local dialects. Modern Scotland is likewise ethnically diverse and multicultural, her people employed in hi-tech industries and in the finance and service sectors as well as in working the land.
Scotland is conventionally divided into three regions on the basis of its physical geography. The Southern Uplands, lying east-west between Scotland and England, provide a landscape of rolling hills and farmland. The Central Lowlands are rich lands for farming and industry and, together with the northern and eastern coastal lowlands, house the majority of Scotland population. To the north and west lie the Highlands and Islands, a region of older hard rocks, more marginal soils and a scattered population.
Scotland everywhere has diverse and breathtaking landscapes. If your interests include the outdoors, Scotland offers innumerable hill walks and climbing amongst Highland mountains and glens. Tours in the Borders include Abbotsford, home of Sir Walter Scott. Anglers will delight in the many rivers and lochs. Golfers can play at St Andrews, the home of golf, and on countless other courses. Scotland towns offer urban grandeur, sites of historical importance and world class entertainment.
It is thanks to Scotland geography to water, peat, barley and time anyway what the country owes one of its most distinctive products: whisky. Scotland is recognised the world over as the home of whisky in Gaelic, uisge beatha, the water of life Whisky is Scotland national drink and many distilleries throughout the country welcome visitors to sample their finest malts and to buy their products to take home to family and friends.
In August each year, Edinburgh hosts its world-renowned Edinburgh International Festival, one of the world's greatest celebrations of the arts. It is indeed a Festivals of Festivals look Festival, Film Festival is well as the famous Festival Fringe. Edinburgh is only 45 minutes from Glasgow by train. Why not take advantage of the Festival during your trip? For further information, visit www.eif.co.uk
Glasgow
Glasgow is the ideal location for an international conference. Taking its name from the Gaelic meaning hear Green Place lasgow is Scotlandlargest city and one of Britain and Europe most lively cities. A trading centre in the eighteenth century for the American markets, an industrial centre and second City of the Empire in the later nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, contemporary Glasgow is dynamically shaping a new future as a post-industrial city. Awarded the title of European City of Culture in 1990, Glasgow was also the UK City of Architecture and Design in 1999. Home to outstanding museums, to important works of architecture from the Art Nouveau movement and to the Burrell Collection, the city is also renowned for its high-quality shops and restaurants and range of top quality hotels and other accommodation. For more on the city, what to see, where to go and where to stay, see http://seeglasgow.com
Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre (SECC)
The Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre (SECC) is situated on the banks of the River Clyde less than 1 mile from Glasgow city centre. This distinctive and striking building known locally as the Armadilloas hosted many top exhibitions and conferences. Together with the adjacent Glasgow Moat House Hotel, it is the largest integrated exhibition and conference centre in the UK. Web address: www.secc.co.uk
Travel
Air the city of Glasgow is served by two international airports. The largest, Glasgow International Airport, is approximately 15 minutes from the city centre. Glasgow Prestwick International Airport is further from the city centre, approximately 45 minutes south of the city.
Both airports have regular direct services from many European and North American destinations. In addition, there are over 40 flights a day to UK airports such as London Heathrow, Stansted, Luton and Gatwick.
Glasgow city centre is easily accessible from Glasgow International Airport. Taxis, readily available, will cost approximately £12 to the SECC or to city centre hotels. A frequent bus service from the airport into Glasgow city centre costs approximately £2.50 per person (single fare).
Rail lasgow is served by two main railway stations, Glasgow Queen Street and Glasgow Central. Both stations have frequent services to locations such as Edinburgh (45 minutes), to other destinations in Scotland, or to the South and to London (5 hours).
Rail information can be found on : www.scotrail.co.uk
Road lasgow is easily accessed by road. From the south, the main roads into the city are via the M74 and M8. From the north, come via the A82 and M8. From the east and the west, the M8 leads into the city centre. To drive from London, via the M1 and M6 motorways, takes approximately 7 hours.
For further information on travelling to Britain and places of interest, visit www.visitbritain.com
Climate & Weather
During August the climate in Glasgow is relatively mild. The average temperature for that time of year varies between 15℃-19℃. Scotland weather can be unpredictable, however, even in summer, so it is advisable to pack a raincoat, a sweater and some sun cream.
Travel to the UK
Please contact your local British Embassy to enquire if an entry visa is required.
Registration
Registration will take place at the Moat House from 1600 hours on Tuesday 17 August and from 0800 hours on Wednesday 18 August. Registration will remain open for the duration of the Conference and Congress in the SECC.
Exhibition
An exhibition will be held in Hall 2 of the SECC to accompany the IGC. The exhibition is open to both commercial exhibitors and National delegates. Further information about exhibition rates can be obtained from the IGC Secretariat.
ACCOMMODATION
A large number of rooms has been secured for JIGC and IGC delegates in a variety of hotels in the city. To select accommodation please indicate your preferred choice on the Registration form. Accommodation will be allocated on a first come, first served basis. We would advise therefore, that you reserve accommodation as soon as possible. All hotel and university accommodation must be reserved on or before 13 June 2004. Thereafter, availability and prices cannot be guaranteed.
Hotel accommodation will only be reserved if a credit card number is provided to guarantee the booking. University accommodation must be paid in full by 1 March 2004.
All prices are per room per night and include full Scottish breakfast and VAT unless otherwise stated.
For postgraduates, cheap accommodation (floor space and couches) is being arranged by the University of Glasgow. If you are interested in this option please contact Trevor Hoey: thoey@geog.gla.ac.uk
University of Strathclyde
A number of rooms have been held in the campus village. These are situated close to the city centre approximately 45 minutes walk from the SECC. There are two types of room standard single rooms have shared facilities and ensuite single rooms have private bathrooms (with shower).
Standard Single £25.00 per night
En-Suite Single £31.00 per night
The deadline for booking university accommodation is 1 March 2004. Please note that university accommodation must be paid in full by this date.
Hotel Details
Band A
Holiday Inn Glasgow City West
Single £95.00 Twin/Double £tbc
Situated within easy reach of the main shopping area this hotel is a 15 minute walk from the SECC.
Campanile Glasgow
Single £80.95 Twin/Double £86.90
The Campanile Glasgow, opened in September 2003, is a short walk from the SECC.
Express by Holiday Inn, Stockwell Street
Single £70.00 Twin/Double £75.00
The hotel is located in the heart of the city centre overlooking the River Clyde, approximately 30 minutes walk from the SECC. Please note that the rate includes continental breakfast only.
Express by Holiday Inn, Theatreland
Single £69.00 Twin/Double £69.00
This city centre hotel is a 30 minute walk from the SECC.
Jury Inn Glasgow
Single £65.00 Twin/Double £70.00
This is a newly opened city centre hotel, 20 minutes walk from SECC.
Bewley Hotel
Single/Double £59.00 room only this rate will be subject to an inflationary increase
Bewley Hotel is a modern hotel in the city centre. Please note that breakfast will be an additional charge.
Band B
Hilton Grosvenor
Single £120.00 Twin/Double £130.00
The Hilton Grosvenor is situated in the West End of the city, and overlooks the Botanic Gardens. The hotel is approximately 20 minutes walk from the SECC and 15 minutes from the city centre by underground.
Malmaison Glasgow
Single £125.00 Twin/Double £135.00
The Malmaison Glasgow, located in the city centre, is approximately 20 minutes walk from the SECC.
City Inn
Single £103.50 Twin/Double £112.00
The City Inn is located on the banks of the River Clyde a short walk from the SECC.
Band C
The Moat House International
Single £120.00 Twin/Double £130.00
The Moat House International is the main Congress hotel and is adjacent to the SECC. Facilities include a health and leisure club with swimming pool.
The Glasgow Thistle
Single £120.00 Twin/Double £150.00
The Glasgow Thistle is located in the City Centre, approximately 30 minutes walk from the SECC.
The Glasgow Marriott
Single £165.00 Twin/Double £175.00
The Glasgow Marriott is located in the city centre, approximately 5 minutes walk from the main shopping streets and about 15 minutes walk from the Congress venue.
Carlton George Hotel
Single £150.00 Twin/Double £160.00
This hotel, located centrally is a luxurious modern hotel.
The Milton Hotel
Single £129 Twin/Double £139
The Milton Hotel is a modern hotel close to the city centre with swimming pool and gym. It is a 15 minute walk from the Congress venue.
Delegates wishing to book budget accommodation may also be interested in Bed & Breakfast accommodation. Information on Bed & Breakfast accommodation can be found on the web site of the Greater Glasgow & Clyde Valley Tourist Board www.seeglasgow.com or alternatively on www.scotland-bed-and-breakfast.co.uk/ . There are also a number of hostels in Glasgow including a Youth Hostel and the larger Eurohostel in the city centre.
WHAT IS INCLUDED IN REGISTRATION FEES
Registration for Joint International Geomorphology Conference includes:-
- access to Joint International Geomorphology Congress sessions and Commission
C011 Geomorphology sessions with the IGC-UK Congress
- access to the IGC-UK exhibition
- Joint International Geomorphology Conference Literature
Registration for both the Joint International Geomorphology Conference and IGC-UK:
- access to all Joint International Geomorphology Conference and IGC-UK Congress sessions
- access to the IGC-UK exhibition
- Joint International Geomorphology Conference and IGC-UK Congress delegate literature
- The Civic Reception at Glasgow Science Centre
- The Reception at the University of Glasgow (subject to availability)
Registration for Accompanying Guests includes:
- The Civic Reception at Glasgow Science Centre
- The Reception at the University of Glasgow (subject to availability)
- Access to the tours for accompanying guests
BURSARY PLACES
BGRG postgraduate members may apply to the BGRG Research Fund
A limited number of IGC bursary places is available for postgraduate student or for younger academics. For application details, please contact the Congress Secretariat.
IGC 2004 CONGRESS SECRETARIAT
IGC 2004 Congress Secretariat
Meeting Makers
Jordanhill Campus
76 Southbrae Drive
Glasgow G13 1PP
Scotland Tel: 44 (0) 141 434 1500
United Kingdom Fax: 44 (0) 141 434 1519
Email: igc2004@meetingmakers.co.uk
For further information on the Joint international Geomorphology Conference please contact Janet Hooke at janet.hooke@port.ac.uk
or Christine James, BGRG Administrator: C.James@rgs.org
Organising Committee
This Joint International Geomorphology Conference is being organised by the BGRG on behalf of the IAG and the IGU Commission on Geomorphic Challenges in the 21st Century, and in association with the International Geographical Congress at Glasgow, UK in August 2004.
Professor Janet Hooke Coordinator
Professor Adrian Harvey Chair BGRG
Professor Tony Parsons IGU Commission
Professor Tom Spencer BGRG
Professor Ken Gregory IGC-UK2004 Chair
REGISTRATION FORM
Please register on-line at www.meetingmakers.co.uk/IGC-UK2004 or complete the booking form below and fax or post it to: IGC-UK 2004 Glasgow, Congress Secretariat, Meeting Makers, Jordanhill Campus, 76 Southbrae Drive, Glasgow, G13 1PP, Scotland, United Kingdom. Phone number: +44 (0) 141 434 1500 Fax number: + 44 (0) 141 434 1519 Email: igc2004@meetingmakers.co.uk.
Please complete one form per delegate, photocopied forms will be accepted.
DELEGATE INFORMATION
Title (Prof/Dr/Mr/Ms/Mrs/Miss etc)
First Name
Family Name
Organisation
Building/House Name
Street Address (1)
Street Address (2)
City
State/Province/County
Zip/Postcode
Country
Telephone Fax
Email Address
Accompanying Guests
First Name Family Name
First Name Family Name
REGISTRATION FEES
Early Registration Fees (on or prior to, 21 March 2004)
IGC (16-20 August) Early Registration Fee £276.12 (££235 + £41.12 VAT) £_______
Joint International Geomorphology Conference Fee (18-20 August) £182.12 (£155 + £27.12 VAT) £________
Joint International Geomorpology Conference Fee
plus access to IGC £276.12 (£235 + £41.12 VAT) £________
Late Registration Fees (after 21 March until 30 July 2004)
IGC (16-20 August) Late Registration Fee £393.62 (£335+ £58.62 VAT) £________
Joint International Geomorphology Conference (18-20 August) £276.12 (£235 + £41.12 VAT) £________
Joint International Geomorphology Conference Fee
plus access to IGC £393.62 (£335+ £58.62 VAT) £________
Student Registration
IGC (16 August) Student Fee* £146.88 (£125 + £21.88 VAT) £________
Joint International Geomorphology Conference Student fee* £ 94.00 (£80 + £14.00 VAT) £________
(18-20 August)
One Day Registration £146.88 (£125 + £21.88 VAT) £________
On site Fee (after 30 July or on site)
IGC (16 August) On Site Fee £499.38 (£425 + £74.38 VAT) £________
Accompanying Guest Fee £35.25 (£30 + £5.75 VAT) £________
A. Registration Fee Total £________
If you are attending for one day, please indicate below which day you will attend:-
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
* To obtain the student fee rate, registrants must submit an official university certificate or letter confirming their status from their supervisor/ departmental head together with the registration form.
ACADEMIC EXCURSIONS
No of Tickets
Excursion 1: Iceland (7-14 August) £1,000 _______ £________
Excursion 2: Karst in Ireland (9-14 August) £380 _______ £________
Excursion 3: Land Use and Rural Sustainability (10-14 August) £375 _______ £________
Excursion 4: Social Inclusion (11-13 August) £200 _______ £________
Excursion 5: Exploring Central Glasgow £10 _______ £________
Excursion 6: Transport Histories and futures in Glasgow £15 _______ £________
Excursion 7: An Historical Geography of Edinburgh (20 August) £15 _______ £________
Excursion 8: Loch Lomond, Glen Coe, Glen Rae (tbc) £15 _______ £________
Excursion 9: Geomorphology of the Cairngorms (20-23 August) £200 _______ £________
Excursion 10: Coastal Processes and Management (21-23 August) £175 _______ £________
Excursion 11: Land Management and Conservation Issues in the
Scottish Highlands £335 _______ £________
B. Excursion Fee Total £________
SOCIAL PROGRAMME
Please indicate below the number of tickets you require for each event.
NB. Complimentary events are only applicable to delegates and registered accompanying guests.
No of Tickets
Civic Reception 17 August complimentary _______
Glasgow University Reception 18 August complimentary _______
Joint International Geomorphology
Conference Dinner 18 August (£21.28 plus £3.72 VAT) £25.00 per person _______ £________
Congress Dinner 19 August (£35 plus £6.12 VAT) £41.12 per person _______ £________
C. Social Fee Total £________
Tours
No of Tickets
Stirling Castle & Glengoyne Distillery, 16 August £49 _______ £________
Ayrshire, 17 August £45 _______ £________
Loch Lomond, 18 August £27 _______ £________
St Andrews & Falkland Palace, 18 August £44 _______ £________
Edinburgh, 19 August £54 _______ £________
New Lanark & Blantyre, 20 August £39 _______ £________
D. Tours Fee Total £________
ACCOMMODATION
To select accommodation please indicate your chosen price band (A, B or C).
·PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL ROOMS ARE PER ROOM PER NIGHT AND ARE INCLUSIVE OF BREAKFAST AND VAT AT 17.5% UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED.
Hotel Band Single Twin Double Arrival Date Departure Date No. of Nights
Band A
Band B
Band C
When selecting a hotel which factor is most important to you?: Price Location
To secure your accommodation you must provide a credit card number. Your credit card details will be forwarded to the hotel prior to your arrival to secure you reservation. Please ensure that your credit card is valid at the time of the conference otherwise your accommodation cannot be guaranteed.
Delegates must settle their accounts on the day of arrival or departure.
Please complete Credit Card details below:
VISA MASTERCARD
Credit Card Number: ___________________________________________________
Signature _____________________________________________________________
Address (if different from registration details): _______________________________
University Accommodation
University of Strathclyde Single Arrival Date Departure Date No. of Nights Cost per Night Total
Standard Single £25.00
Standard En-Suite £31.00
E. University Accommodation Total £
Please note that University accommodation must be paid in full at the time of booking.
PAYMENT DETAILS
A. Total Registration £____________
B. Total Academic Excursion £____________
C. Total Social Programme £____________
D. Total Tour Programme £____________
E. University Accommodation £____________
Total Fees £____________
PAYMENT DETAILS
All payments must be in Pounds Sterling (£). We recommend credit card payments.
PAYMENT BY CREDIT CARD
Please debit my VISA/Mastercard* for the total conference fees shown above (*delete as applicable)
Card Number Expiry Date
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CVC (last three digits on the signature space on the back of your card)
Address of Card Holder (if different from address in registration section)
PAYMENT BY PERSONAL OR COMPANY/UNIVERSITY CHEQUE OR BANKERS DRAFT
If paying by cheque, please ensure that your cheque is drawn on a UK bank or bankers draft, and made payable to IGC 2004 Ltdlease also ensure that your payment is net of any bank charges.
CANCELLATION POLICY
All cancellations must be notified in writing to the Congress Secretariat.
Cancellation of Registration & Tours
Cancellations must be received in writing on or before 1 June 2004 and will be subject to an administration charge of £75. After 1 June 2004, there will be no refunds for cancellation of registration, tours or social events.
Cancellation of Excursions
Cancellations must be received in writing on or before 1 March 2004 and will be subject to an administration charge of 10% of the cost of the excursion. After 1 March 2004, there will be no refunds for cancellation of excursions.
Cancellation of Hotel Accommodation
Cancellations received before 13 June 2004 to cancellation or administrative charge
Cancellations received after 13 June 2004 or non-arrival cancellation inconvenience fee equivalent to one night stay will be deducted from your credit card by the hotel.
Cancellation of University Accommodation
Cancellations received before 1 March 2004 ro cancellation or administrative charge.
Cancellations received after 1 March 2004 or non-arrival there will be no refunds.
I have read and accepted the cancellation terms as contained within this booking form.
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