Second World Congress on Natural History Collections (fwd)
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>Date: Fri, 1 Dec 1995 12:18:38 +0000 (GMT)
>From: Chris Collins <cjc1001 at esc.cam.ac.uk>
>To: "C.J. Collins" <cjc1001 at esc.cam.ac.uk>
>Subject: Second World Congress on Natural History Collections (fwd)
>
>
> `Natural History Collections -
> A Resource for the Future.'
>
> "Second World Congress on the
> Preservation and Conservation of Natural
> History Collections."
>
> Sponsored by the Biotechnology and
> Biological Sciences Research Council
>
> Hosted by the Geological Conservation Unit, the Sedgwick Museum and the
> Department of Earth Sciences, University of Cambridge.
>
> Patrons: Sir David Attenborough
> Lord Dainton
> Sir Crispin Tickell
>
> Dates - 20th-24th August 1996.
>
>Natural History Collections document the range and abundance of species
>through time, providing a priceless and irreplaceable record of the
>planet's natural heritage. Recognition of their status as a valuable
>and unique resource has increased dramatically in recent years and the
>high profile of the Congress is reflected by its patrons (above). The
>Congress intends to develop the challenges inherent in preserving natural
>history collections to the year 2000 and beyond and to push forward
>philosophies and strategies to meet these challenges.
>
>The first World Congress in Madrid in 1992 attracted 500 delegates from 70
>countries. It was a major success in establishing world-wide
>communication and awareness and led to the submission of the
>resolutions on the development of Natural History Collections as a world-
>wide resource to the UNCED meeting in Rio de Janeiro.
>
>The major issues that will be discussed at the congress include:
>
>1. The use and development of collections in industry,research and
> education.
>2. Accessibility of collections using Information technology,databases and
> international data exchange.
>3. Current techniques in the care and management of collections.
>4. Current condition of collections in the developed and developing
> countries.
>5. The media image of natural history collections.
>6. Economic and fund-raising aspects.
>7. Strategies for the future including the practical development of the
> World Council on Collections resources (WCCR). This body acts as
> an umbrella group with the aim of promoting worldwide:
>
> a. international co-ordination between groups and institutions;
> b. standards in collection management;
> c. Communication between workers in the field;
> d. the public understanding of the value and importance of these
> collections.
>
>8. Finally and most importantly, the development of Natural History
> Collections in Developing Countries as a socio-economic resource.
>
>This will be a practical Congress, providing practical solutions for the
>continued development and support of Natural Science Collections around the
>world.
>
>Participants from developing countries will be particularly welcomed and
>urged to participate in the congress. Every possible assistance will be
>given to attract funding to support participants from developing
>countries, so that these countries can influence the future practical
>initiatives being developed.
>
>The Congress will be structured around discussion sessions and Workshops
>involving every participant at the meeting. These will be lead by a
>lecture structure designed to initiate communication and discussion. Poster
>sessions relating to the discussion topics will also be run, for which all
>participants are invited to submit abstracts for posters. Information on
>poster abstracts will be sent out with the information pack.
>
>If you are interested in receiving more information or would like to
>register for the Congress then please return the attached form (with
>payment) below to:
>
> The Administrator - World Congress,
> Department of Earth Sciences,
> University of Cambridge,
> Downing Street,
> Cambridge
> CB2 3EQ.
> UK
>
> tel:+44 1223 33 34 21
> Fax:+44 1223 33 34 50
>
>SECOND WORLD CONGRESS ON THE PRESERVATION AND CONSERVATION NATURAL HISTORY
>COLLECTIONS
>
>Natural History Collections - A Resource for the Future
>University of Cambridge: August 1996
>
>I would like to register for the Congress:
>Yes/No and enclose my registration fee
>
>Surname:.........................................
>Foremnames:......................................
>Title:...........................................
>Occupation:......................................
>Institution:.....................................
>Address:.........................................
>Town:............................................
>Postcode:........................................
>Country:.........................................
>Telephone:.......................................
>Fax:.............................................
>e-mail:..........................................
>
>Registration - Full registration includes attendance at the congress,
>poster sessions and workshops, coffee and tea at the meeting and
>attendance at the Congress Receptions.
>Guest registration includes attendance at the congress receptions and
>copies of the congress programme.
>
>Reduced rates apply before 31st May 1996
>
> Before After
>Full Participant: # 150 # 175
>Accompanying Guest # 50 # 70
>Congress Banquet # 30 per person
>Other meals # 20 /person/night
>(please circle) 20 August
> 21 August
> 22 August
>
>(If registering then please circle the fees that you are paying and fill
>in the total figure at the end)
>
>Please note that cancellation after 1 June 1996 will result in the loss of
>your registration fee.
>
>Accommodation - Prices are for bed and breakfast
>
>Date of arrival................................
>Date of departure..............................
>Number of Nights booked........................
>I wish to book (bed and breakfast)accommodation for the above: Yes/No
>
>St. John's College Single rooms only
># 35 per person/night #.................
>
>Hotel (with bath) 2 person room
># 40 per person/night #.................
> single room
># 60 per per/night #.................
>
>I enclose an IMO/cheque for the total fee of #..............................
>
>(This should be made payable to the University of Cambridge)
>
>Other Visits are to be arranged during the Congress. Further
>information will be available in your registration pack.
>
>POSTER SESSIONS
>
>Poster sessions will be run on topics relating to the meeting, if you would
>like to submit an abstract for a poster session please indicate below:
>(details will then be posted to you)
>
>Databases, Computer Technology and the Internet yes/no
>
>Industrial Use of collections yes/no
>
>Research and Collections Development yes/no
>
>Education, the Media: Perceptions and Use yes/no
>
>Collections Care for Natural History Collections yes/no
>
>International Funding in the Natural History yes/no
>
>Developing Collections in developing Countries yes/no
>
>Strategies for developing Natural History Collections yes/no
>
>The Value of Collections yes/no
>
>International Collaboration and the development of
>Natural History Collections yes/no
>
>WORKSHOPS - Please CIRCLE those you wish to attend:
>
>Databases, Computer Technology and the Internet yes/no
>
>Care of Collections yes/no
>
>Fund Raising for Natural History Collections yes/no
>
>
>TRAVEL GRANTS - Limited funds may be available for participants from
>developing countries.
>
>I wish to apply for a travel grant yes/no
>
>Please send curriculum vitae, details of travel costs and a letter of
>recommendation from the head of your institution
>
>Simultaneous translation yes/no
>Please indicate language...............................................
>
>Exhibition\Trade show - Please indicate if you would like to receive
>details of the excellent facilities which will be available yes/no
>
>
>
>
>
Emma Watson
UK Systematics Forum, c/o The Natural History Museum
Cromwell Road, London, SW7 5BD
Tel: 0171 938 9522 Fax: 0171 938 9531
E-mail: ew at nhm.ac.uk (Internet)
Museum Home Page URL: HTTP://www.nhm.ac.uk/index.html
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