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FIFTH INTERNATIONAL CONGRESS OF VERTEBRATE MORPHOLOGY ===================================================== University of Bristol, U. K. 12-17 July 1997 FIRST ANNOUNCEMENT ------------------ Please circulate this announcement to colleagues who may wish to see it. ICVM-5 ------ The International Congress of Vertebrate Morphology aims to bring together all those with an interest in vertebrate morphology and related subjects. It will be a meeting place for professional zoologists, morphologists and anatomists from throughout the globe. Topics considered at the meeting will be all aspects of vertebrate morphology, including anatomy, evolution, development, biomechanics and locomotion, vertebrate palaeontology, ecological morphology, morphology in behaviour, neurobiology, morphometric and other methods. The Congress will be held at the University of Bristol, hosted by the School of Biological Sciences and the Departments of Geology and Anatomy. The Convenors are Professor Jeremy Rayner (University of Bristol) and Professor R. McNeill Alexander (University of Leeds). International Society of Vertebrate Morphologists ------------------------------------------------- The ISVM serves to promote international co-operation in vertebrate morphology and related areas. All those interested in the subject are invited to become members of the Society. The President of the ISVM is Dr S. W. Herring (University of Washington; Herring@uwashington.edu), and the Secretary is Dr G. A. Zweers (University of Leiden; zweers@iulsfb.ledienuniv.nl). If you wish to join the ISVM (the dues are a nominal $5) send an e-mail to Professor Rayner and your request will be forwarded. Registration ------------ Registration arrangements will be described in the Second Circular, available late in 1996, which will include details of the registration fee, a booking form and a call for papers. A reduced registration fee will be available for students. We hope to make available a limited number of bursaries for those who might experience genuine hardship. Provisional Programme --------------------- The Congress will occupy 9 half-day sessions, with a variety of invited Symposia and workshops on a range of topics of current interest in vertebrate morphology, complemented by poster presentations and parallel sessions for offered papers. There will be a plenary lecture by a distinguished scientist each day, plus a trade display, and opportunities for showing films, dissections and other demonstrations. Suggestions for Symposia and workshops will be welcomed. The Congress opens with a reception hosted by the University of Bristol on the afternoon of Saturday 12 July 1997; scientific sessions will take place from Sunday 13 to Thursday 17 July. The ICVM-5 banquet will be held at the Regency-period Assembly Rooms in the City of Bath, with entertainment by the Pump Room Trio. Accommodation ------------- Accommodation, breakfast and evening meals for Congress participants will be arranged in University of Bristol halls of residence, which are within a short distance of the meeting rooms in the main University buildings (transport will be provided where appropriate). Lunches will be available at the Congress site. There will be a choice of rooms with en-suite facilities, or cheaper rooms without. For those who prefer an hotel, there is a wide choice in the City within a few minutes' walk of the University: please indicate your preference on the registration form. Web Site -------- For more information about the Congress and the ISVM, see our World Wide Web site: http://www.bio.bris.ac.uk/icvm.html. Bristol and its environs ------------------------ Bristol is one of the finest historic cities in England. It lies about 120 miles west of London, close to the estuary of the River Severn. For many years it was the second City of the Kingdom, and it became pre-eminent as a centre for trade and shipping during the Middle Ages. Local legend claims that Bristol mariners sailed to the American mainland throughout the last part of the fifteenth century, some years before Columbus's voyage. John Cabot, credited with the discovery of Newfoundland, sailed from Bristol in 1497. In 1997 Bristol will be celebrating the 500th anniversary of Cabot's voyage: many special events are planned, including a re-enactment of his journey with a replica of his ship, The Matthew. The City has many fine old buildings and some excellent museums; it is a major centre for the aerospace and other high-technology industries, and an important financial and educational centre. As a relatively small city it is within easy reach of countryside; the National Parks of Exmoor, Dartmoor and the Brecon Beacons are within easy reach, as is the Roman city of Bath. There are excellent links by rail, road and air to all parts of the United Kingdom, including London Heathrow Airport, and to major European cities. Weather in southwest England in July is normally fine and mild, but with a maritime climate is hard to predict; typical temperatures are around 22xC, but occasionally as high as 27xC; some rain is likely. Pre-registration ---------------- To register for ICVM-5, please complete and return the form below, either in printed form or by completing the blanks and replying to this message: this will ensure you receive the Second Circular. To help in planning the programme, please indicate on the form if you hope to present a lecture or poster. For further information, contact: Professor J. M. V. Rayner School of Biological Sciences University of Bristol Bristol BS8 1UG, U. K. tel. +44 117 928 8111 / 7476 fax. +44 117 025 7374 e-mail: icvm97@bristol.ac.uk ----------------------------------------------------------- Fifth International Congress of Vertebrate Morphology Bristol, 12-17 July, 1997 Name: Address: Phone: Fax: E-Mail: I hope to participate in the Congress yes / no I expect to contribute a presentation as a Lecture / Poster The provisional title of my contribution is: I would prefer to stay in an Hotel rather than a University Hall of Residence yes / no I am an ISVM member yes / no I would like to join the ISVM yes Complete and return this form to: Professor J. M. V. Rayner ICVM-5 School of Biological Sciences University of Bristol Bristol BS8 1UG, U. K. tel. +44 117 928 8111 / 7476 fax. +44 117 025 7374 e-mail: icvm97@bristol.ac.uk
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