24-27 August 2003

2nd International Chiton Symposium

Tsukuba, Japan

Details at: http://www.kobe-yamate.ac.jp/users/yoshioka/chiton/contents.html

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Monday & Tuesday, 8-9 September 2003

British Crop Protection Council with The Malacological Society of London

Slugs and Snails: Agricultural, Veterinary and Environmental Perspectives

Canterbury Christ Church University College, Kent, UK

The experience of both farmers and researchers will provide a basis for the discussion of the issues of pest control relating to slugs and snails on land and in water. More general aspects of conservation, biodiversity, pollution and snail farming will be included, as will newer approaches of molecular biology.

Sessions:

1. Introduction and scene setting; Organiser W Symondson
2. Physiology and function; Organiser S E R Bailey
3. Poster presentations; Organisers B Grimm & R Cameron
4. Prospects for improved control; Organiser D Glen
5. Behaviour and ecology; Organiser R Cook
6. Integrated pest management, Organiser G Port

Organising Chairman:

Prof G B J Dussart, Ecology Research Group,
Canterbury Christ Church University College,
Tel: +44 (0) 1227 767700, Fax: +44 (0) 1227 470442
Email: gbd...@cant.ac.uk

Late Registration Fee: £410 (students £100)

To receive further information, write or fax to:

The Symposium Organisers,
British Crop Protection Council,
49 Downing Street,
Farnham, Surrey GU9 7PH
Tel: +44 (0) 1252 733072. Fax: +44 (0) 1252 727 194
Email: ...@BCPC.org.uk Web: www.BCPC.org

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Saturday to Monday, 14 to 16th September 2003

Gonville & Caius College, University of Cambridge

Scientific Meeting (15th & 16th) and Reception and Dinner (15th) in honour of Professor Brian Morton

Details: Dr Elizabeth Harper. Email: emh...@cus.cam.ac.uk

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Friday to Sunday, 3-5 October 2003

Field Studies Council at Dorking, Surrey

The Juniper Hall Snail Course

Tutor: Dr June Chatfield

An introduction to the snails and slugs around Box Hill, for naturalists, project students, County Wildlife Trust members and teachers. Starts Friday evening, 3rd October.

Fees: Residents £141; non-residents £112.

Contact: Centre Secretary or Warden.Tel:0845 458 3507
Fax: 0845 458 9219. Email: fsc....@ukonline.co.uk

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Friday to Sunday, 31 Oct. - 2 Nov 2003

Field Studies Council at Dorking, Surrey

The Juniper Hall Freshwater Snail Course

Tutor: Dr June Chatfield

The identification and ecology of freshwater molluscs using local habitats. Access to the H.E.Quick collection.. Starts Friday evening, 31st October.

Fees: Residents £141; non-residents £112.
Contact: as for other course in previous column

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Thursday 6 November 2003

The Malacological Society of London

Molluscan Forum 2003

Natural History Museum, London

The annual gathering for research and undergraduate project students, first-time post-docs and amateur researchers from the UK and abroad. Assistance with costs may be available for presenters This meeting is eligible for the C M Yonge Award for work on bivalves.

Details of registration at: http://www.sunderland.ac.uk/MalacSoc

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8-21 February 2004

University of Wollongong

Intensive Course on Molluscs

Details at: http://www.uow.edu.au/science/biol/molluscs/

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Thursday 4 March 2004

The Linnean Society with The Malacological Society of London

An evening meeting on Cephalopods: Ecology and Fisheries

A t the Linnean Society, Burlington House, London, starting with tea at 5.30 p.m.

Organised by: Paul Rodhouse, British Antarctic Survey, (p.ro...@bas.ac.uk) and Peter Boyle, University of Aberdeen (p.r....@abdn.ac.uk).

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Friday & Saturday, 16-17 April 2004

The Malacological Society of London

Behaviour And NeurophysiIology Of Molluscs

University of Kingston, Surrey

This meeting will include the A. G. M

Organiser: Dr Richard Cook: R.C...@KINGSTON.AC.UK

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6-10 June 2004

Western Society of Malacologists

36th Annual Meeting

Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County

Organiser: A. Valdes

Sessions on Molluscan Palaeontology, Phylogenetic Systematics, and Molluscan Ecology

Details At: www.nhm.org/research/malacology/avaldes/wsm/losangeles.html

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14-18 June 2004

International Conference On Molluscan Shellfish Safety

Galway, Ireland

Deadline: 31 January 2004

Website: www.icmss04.com

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11-16 July 2004

15th International Congress of Unitas Malacologica

Triennial Conference of the Malacological Society of Australasia

World Congress of Malacology

Perth, Western Australia

Major Symposia planned:

1. Phylogeny of molluscs
2. Molluscan aquaculture and fisheries
3. Ecology of molluscs
4. Special sessions on particular groups and topics

In addition to the paper and poster sessions there will be a full social programme, with a choice of four excursions on Wednesday planned to Rottnest Island, a dive expedition to Rottnest, river cruise up the Swan River to a winery, and bus tour of Perth and Fremantle. See details of post-congress field trip on page 2

Organised by: Dr Fred Wells, Western Australian Museum, 1 Francis St, Perth 6000, Western Australia
Email: Fred...@museum.wa.gov.au. Tel: 61 8 9427 2809. Fax: 61 8 9472 2882

Further information:

http://www.inter.nl.net/users/Meijer.T/UM/um.html
http://www.amonline.net.au/malsoc

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The Conchological Society of Great Britain and Ireland

Meetings

Details at: http://www.conchsoc.org/events.htm

Please contact leaders of field meetings and workshops in advance.