Theme: Geomorphology and
Sustainability The British Geomorphological Research
Group, in conjunction with the International Association of Geomorphologists
(IAG) and the IGU Commission on Geomorphological Challenges of the 21st
Century, invites you to the Joint International Geomorphology Conference to be
held in Glasgow, 17-20th
August, 2004. This Conference coincides
with the 30th International Geographical Congress at the same venue. The theme of the Conference is 'Geomorphology and Sustainability: Towards
a Sustainable Future'. It comprises whole-day sessions on: Geomorphology
and Instability The
Managed Landscape and Restoring Nature Past
Hydrological Events Related to Global Change Submission
of oral and poster papers is invited. For further details of the themes and
sessions go to: conference website BGRG Frost lecture: Professor Tim Burt 'Geomorphology and Instability' Convenor: Professor Adrian Harvey ( Papers by Professor Mario Panizza (President IAG) and Professor Jonathan Phillips Linton lecture (early evening) BGRG Dinner 'Geomorphology in a New Century/ Submitted
(Unthemed) Papers' Convenor: Dr Tom Spencer (University of Cambridge, UK) 'Past 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 Abstracts should be submitted to the
Conference administrators. For details go to: and
follow instructions in the second circular Deadline: 30th January, 2004 Notification of acceptance: 28th February, 2004 A wide range of accommodation will be
available for delegates, ranging from University accommodation and budget
hotels to 4 and 5 star hotels. Glasgow also has a
large number of low cost Bed and Breakfast establishments and hostel
accommodation. For details see: conference website For details see the second circular at: conference website Reduced rates are available for
postgraduate students Several field trips will be run, both
before and after the conference, including local excursions and longer trips in
Scotland, Ireland and Iceland. For details go to: conference website
BGRG
JOINT INTERNATIONAL
GEOMORPHOLOGY CONFERENCE
Glasgow, August 17-20, 2004
Introduction
Geomorphology in a New
Century/ Submitted (unthemed) papers
2nd Circular from the BGRG Website
Programme
Tuesday 17 August
Wednesday 18 August
Thursday 19 August
Abstracts
Accommodation
Registration
Field Trips
Further
information can be found at;
http://www.bgrg.org/pages/meetings/conference%202004.htm
http://www.meetingmakers.co.uk/IGC-UK2004
or email janet.hooke@port.ac.uk