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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200727
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SUMMARY:DETERMINATION COURSE OF FRESHWATER AND TERRESTRIAL CYANOBACTERIA
DESCRIPTION:27th – 31st July 2020\, at the Faculty of Science of the University of South Bohemia in České Budějovice (České Budějovice\, Czech Republic). \nThe five day course is focused on determination of freshwater and terrestrial Cyanobacteria in context with modern taxonomical approaches. It consists of theoretical lectures of systematic classification\, ecology and taxonomic criteria of Cyanobacteria\, and of microscopic sessions with practical identification. \nFor further details please visit http://www.phycology.cz/DCC
URL:https://brphycsoc.org/event/determination-course-of-freshwater-and-terrestrial-cyanobacteria/
LOCATION:University of South Bohemia\, Faculty of Science\, Na Zlaté stoce 1\, České Budějovice\, CZ-37005\, Czech Republic
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200720
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200726
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SUMMARY:DETERMINATION COURSE OF  EUGLENOIDS
DESCRIPTION:20th – 24th July 2020\, at the Faculty of Science of the University of South Bohemia in České Budějovice (České Budějovice\, Czech Republic). \nFive-days course focused on determination of freshwater representatives of photosynthetic and colourless euglenoids especially from the European region together with common ubiquitous species. The course will consist of theoretical lectures focused on modern taxonomy based on molecular-morphological data (polyphasic approach) together with ecological and biomonitoring connotations\, theory will be complemented by practical microscopic sessions. \nFor more information about the course and its content please see brief information in the attached leaflet here
URL:https://brphycsoc.org/event/determination-course-of-euglenoids/
LOCATION:University of South Bohemia\, Faculty of Science\, Na Zlaté stoce 1\, České Budějovice\, CZ-37005\, Czech Republic
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200709T170000
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SUMMARY:BPS Summer Council Meeting
DESCRIPTION:BPS Summer Council Meeting – Thursday 9th July\n10:00 to 16:00 \nLinnean Society of London\nBurlington House\nPiccadilly\nLondon\nW1J 0BF \nA committee room has been booked together with a sandwich lunch.
URL:https://brphycsoc.org/event/bps-summer-council-meeting/
LOCATION:Linnean Society of London\, Burlington House\, Piccadilly\, Londond\, W1J 0BF\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200615
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200620
DTSTAMP:20260419T201744
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SUMMARY:EUMETSAT Copernicus Marine Data Stream (CMDS) Training Workshop
DESCRIPTION:EUMETSAT Copernicus Marine Data Stream (CMDS) Training Workshop – Using Copernicus satellite data for ocean application. \n\n\n\n\nThe course will be held in Tallinn\, Estonia from 15th – 19th June 2020 with a two week online phase prior to the classroom phase. Applications are open until 27thMarch 2020 \nThe purpose of this training workshop is to share knowledge\, skills\, resources and code so attendees are able to independently access and process Sentinel-3 data for their marine work-flows and applications. \nClick here for further information on the course.
URL:https://brphycsoc.org/event/eumetsat-copernicus-marine-data-stream-cmds-training-workshop/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200505
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200509
DTSTAMP:20260419T201744
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SUMMARY:Identification of Challenging Seaweeds
DESCRIPTION:This course is designed for those who want to look at seaweeds in more detail and get to grips with the more difficult groups (e.g. slimy green and brown seaweeds and red seaweeds that can only be identified reliably under high powered microscopes or by sectioning). Attention will be given to recognising non-native species\, of which several are known in Plymouth Sound. Seagrass beds are a topical subject due to both their ecological importance and the diversity of species found within. Collections will be made from local seagrass (Zostera marina) beds to examine the epiphytes living on them.\n\nNumbers will be limited to enable the tutors to cater for individual needs of interested amateurs\, professional biologists requiring further training or refreshers\, students (undergraduate and postgraduate)\, artists\, foragers\, and those working with the Water Framework Directive.\n\nFor more details\, see the MarineSeen website.\n\n 
URL:https://brphycsoc.org/event/identification-of-challenging-seaweeds/
LOCATION:Marine Biological Association\, The Laboratory\, Citadel Hill\,\, Plymouth\, Devon\, PL1 2PB\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200501
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200502
DTSTAMP:20260419T201744
CREATED:20200308T162115Z
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SUMMARY:BPS Funding Schemes - Project Awards Application Deadline
DESCRIPTION:This scheme is intended to support hypothesis-driven projects that promote and further phycology\, its applications and dissemination. These awards are not intended to fund PhD research but there are no further restrictions on the nature of the project\, provided it is consistent with the aims of the BPS. Projects may include\, for example\, feasibility exercises\, pump-priming projects\, field\, laboratory and database research\, publications (floras\, guides) and outreach (public dissemination and educational activities). \n\n\n\nApplications for funding must be made using the official form for the funding scheme available from the BPS website https://brphycsoc.org/awards_training/. \nFor further information and eligibility on the funding scheme please download the BPS Funding Guidelines here.
URL:https://brphycsoc.org/event/bps-funding-schemes-project-awards-application-deadline/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200501
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200502
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SUMMARY:BPS Funding Schemes - Student Bursaries Application Deadline
DESCRIPTION:Enquiries concerning any of the BPS Funding Schemes should be directed to the Chair of the BPS Awards and Training Committee awards@brphycsoc.org \nApplications for funding must be made using the official form for the funding scheme available from the BPS website https://brphycsoc.org/awards_training/  Applications should be left in Microsoft Word format and not converted to PDF. Submit by email to awards@brphycsoc.org before midnight on the day of the application deadline. Late applications will not be considered. \nFor further information on student bursaries please see the updated version of the BPS Funding Guidelines – download here.
URL:https://brphycsoc.org/event/bps-funding-schemes-student-bursaries-application-deadline/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200106
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200110
DTSTAMP:20260419T201744
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SUMMARY:BPS 68th Annual Meeting - Plymouth\, England
DESCRIPTION:Our next meeting is being held in Plymouth within the beautiful setting of South West England (between 6-9th January 2020). There will be an evening registration and reception at the MBA on the 6 Jan 2020. The steering committee is Clare Widdicombe\, Mike Allen\, Mahasweta Saha from PML\, Colin Brownlee\, Clare Ostle\, Dan Smale\, Gerald Boalch from the MBA and Murray Brown\, Lina Rasmusson and Jason Hall-Spencer from Plymouth University. Gregory Beaugrand has agreed to give a keynote: “Responses of phytoplankton to climate in the North Atlantic Ocean: past\, present and future”.
URL:https://brphycsoc.org/event/bps-68th-annual-meeting-plymouth-england/
LOCATION:Plymouth\, Plymouth\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190707
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190715
DTSTAMP:20260419T201744
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SUMMARY:Freshwater Algal Identification Course 2019
DESCRIPTION:This course aims to train staff from Environment Agency\, SEPA\, water PLCs\, consultancies\, museums\, research students and overseas visitors in the identification of the more widespread and environmentally important freshwater algae. Topics include monitoring\, field sampling\, preservation\, harmful and nuisance algae.  \nFurther details: Durham Freshwater Algae Course Flyer
URL:https://brphycsoc.org/event/durham-freshwater-algal-identification-course/
LOCATION:Durham University\, Durham University\, Durham\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Training-Course
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ORGANIZER;CN="David John":MAILTO:d.john@nhm.ac.uk
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190318
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190323
DTSTAMP:20260419T201744
CREATED:20190130T022216Z
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SUMMARY:Collecting and Identifying Seaweeds 2019
DESCRIPTION:The British Phycological Society in association with the Marine Biological Association of the UK \nIntroduction: 18th to 19th March & Advanced: 20th to 22nd March \nBased at the Marine Biological Association\, Plymouth \nRun by Professor Christine Maggs (JNCC\, Peterborough) & Francis Bunker (MarineSeen\, Pembrokeshire) \nAdvanced course includes guest teachers and speakers including: Professor Ignacio Bárbara (University of A Coruña)\, Professor Juliet Brodie (Natural History Museum) and Anne Bunker (Natural Resources Wales) \nThis course now offers two modules\, an introduction to seaweeds (aimed at beginners or those who feel that they need a refresher in the basics); and an advanced module for those who want to look at seaweeds in more detail and get to grips with the more difficult groups (e.g. slimy green and brown seaweeds and red seaweeds that can only be identified reliably under high powered microscopes or by sectioning). Attend the whole 5-day course for total immersion in the world of seaweeds. \nNumbers will be limited to enable the tutors to cater for individual needs of interested amateurs\, professional biologists requiring further training or refreshers\, students (graduate and post graduate)\, artists\, and those working with the Water Framework Directive. \nOutline of module – An introduction to seaweeds \nStart: Monday 18th March 09:00. End: Tuesday 19th March 17:00: \n(Sites chosen for field visits may vary depending on weather conditions etc.) \nDay 1 (Monday\, 18th March) – A guided tour of a rocky shore to find the different seaweeds characterising each zone. Seaweeds will be collected to take back to the laboratory for identification. There will be introductory lectures on the topics of seaweed and seaweed identification. \nDay 2 (Tuesday\, 19th March) – Field trip to a contrasting habitat followed by laboratory identification and short talks on a variety of topics. \nOutline of module – Advanced seaweed identification \nStart: Wednesday 20th March 09:15. End: Friday 22nd March 17:00: \n(Sites chosen for field visits may vary depending on weather conditions etc.) \nDay 3 (Wednesday\, 20th March) – A field trip to collect seaweeds from one of the species rich shores in Plymouth Sound\, followed by intensive laboratory sessions on identification. Skills in the use of keys based on microscopic characters\, sectioning and staining will be taught and practiced. \nDay 4 – (Thursday\, 21st March) – A second field trip to a local marina in Plymouth Sound with identification concentrating on filamentous algae and non-native species. \nDay 5 – (Friday\, 22nd March) – This will concentrate on laboratory time and practice / consolidation of techniques learned. The topic of molecular taxonomy will be introduced and together with a summary of techniques involved. There will be an opportunity for further field collections if requested. \nCosts and applications \n18th to 22nd March: Whole Course – A whole week immersion in the world of seaweeds. Cost of course £400. Food at the MBA 5 lunches\, four dinners\, tea and coffee £190.00 \n18th to 19th March: Introduction – Cost of course £170.Food at the MBA: Two lunches\, one dinner\, tea and coffee £55 or Two lunches\, two dinners\, tea and coffee £90. \n20th to 22nd March: Advanced – Cost of course £250. Food at the MBA: Three lunches\, two dinners\, tea and coffee £100.00 \nApplication forms are available from the course administrator\, Sally Archer-Thomson\, please contact: archerthomson@btinternet.com \nFees are payable in advance (before January 30th 2019) to MarineSeen. \nSend cheques and completed application forms to: Honey Hook Cottage\, Lower Freystrop\, Haverfordwest\, Pembrokeshire\, Wales\, United Kingdom. SA62 4ET \nCredit card payments are not accepted. Payment via Paypal on request.
URL:https://brphycsoc.org/event/collecting-and-identifying-seaweeds-2019/
LOCATION:Marine Biological Association\, The Laboratory\, Citadel Hill\,\, Plymouth\, Devon\, PL1 2PB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Training-Course
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190107
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190111
DTSTAMP:20260419T201744
CREATED:20171210T185021Z
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SUMMARY:BPS 67th Annual Meeting - Oban\, Scotland
DESCRIPTION:The 2019 Annual Meeting of the British Phycological Society is in SAMS Oban Argyll UK PA37 1QA\, 2019 Jan 7-10th. \nFor further information about the meeting\, please see the website: https://bps2019.brphycsoc.org
URL:https://brphycsoc.org/event/bps-67th-annual-meeting-oban-scotland/
LOCATION:Scottish Association for Marine Science\, Scottish Marine Institute\, Oban\, Argyll\, PA37 1QA\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180708
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180716
DTSTAMP:20260419T201744
CREATED:20180108T155942Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180108T162342Z
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SUMMARY:Freshwater Algal Identification Course
DESCRIPTION:This course aims to train staff from governmental and private agencies\, water companies\, consultancies\, museums\, research students and overseas visitors in the identification of the widespread and environmentally-important microscopic and macroscopic freshwater algae. Topics introduced include monitoring\, field sampling\, preservation\, harmful and nuisance algae and implications of legislation. \nFurther details are available here: Durham Flyer
URL:https://brphycsoc.org/event/freshwater-algal-identification-course/
LOCATION:Durham University\, Durham University\, Durham\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Brian Whitton":MAILTO:b.a.whitton@durham.ac.uk
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180109
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180112
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SUMMARY:BPS 66th Annual Meeting - Southend\, Essex
DESCRIPTION:BPS 66th Annual Meeting – Southend\, Essex\nMonday 8th to Thursday 11th January 2018 – Radisson Park Inn\, Southend\nThe registration for BPS 66th conference\, and 3rd Microphytobenthic symposium\, is now open! The conference will take place 8-11 January 2018 in Southend\, Essex. \nRegistration\nPlease register using the University of Essex Online Shop \nThe deadline for registration is November 26th 2017. If you have any questions\, don’t hesitate to send an email to the dedicated email address\, bpssouthend2018@gmail.com. \nThe conference registration gives access to all talks and poster sessions\, lunches and coffee/tea breaks Tuesday to Thursday\, Taylor & Francis sponsored evening reception on Tuesday 9\, and allows for the submission of abstracts. If you have any diet requirement please fill the dedicated box in the registration process. \nConference dinner\nThe conference dinner will take place on Wednesday 10 evening\, and will include entertainment and dancing. \nThe Dinner menu is:\nSmoked haddock and spring onion fishcake\, Tomato and basil stuffed chicken\, Chocolate cheesecake \nOr vegetarian option (please fill the dedicated box on the registration form if you choose this option): Farmhouse style leek\, potato and watercress soup\, with a chive creme fraiche\, Hearty vegetable and mixed bean wellington\, with a fresh tomato and thyme sauce\, Chocolate cheesecake \nAccommodation\nWe have negotiated lower room price with the Radisson Park Inn hotel which hosts the conference: please use this link (using the promotional code UNIESS) to book your room. \nSingle room is £50 per person\, £60 for a twin or double room\, breakfast included. Toggle through the menus for seaview room options. \nAbstracts\nFor submitting an abstract for a talk or a poster\, please download the form from this link\, fill it and send it back to bpssouthend2018@gmail.com. \nPhD students are encourage to participate in the BPS competitions for Manton Prize (presentation)\, and/or for best poster. \nThe deadline for the submission of abstracts is 11:59 pm (GMT) November 26th 2017. \nThe conference organisers will notify delegates offering oral papers if they have been accepted\, or accepted as posters as soon as possible in December\, once the programme is confirmed. \nFunding available\n– BPS funding: Student BPS members can apply for funding from BPS to cover for travel and accommodation costs. Please see http://www.brphycsoc.org/funding.lasso for more details. \n– FEMS funding: We also received funding from FEMS (Federation of European Microbiology Societies) to help Early Career Scientists presenting a talk or poster at the 3rd Microphytobenthic biofilm symposium (special session 3) to pay for travel and accommodation costs. Grant awardees will be reimbursed after the meeting\, receipts for travel and accommodation will be required. The funding is open to members of FEMS\, BPS or other FEMS Member Society (https://fems-microbiology.org/member-societies/). \nYou are eligible for this grant if you are:\n– a member of a FEMS Member Society\, confirmed by any officer of her/his society\n– less than 36 years of age at the closing date of the meeting\n– an active microbiologist\n– a presenting author of an abstract \nIf you are eligible\, and wish to apply for this grant\, fill out this form and send it to bpssouthend2018@gmail.com with your abstract and a copy of your ID. \nFurther details\nThe programme (see below or here for a PDF) for the 66th BPS Annual Meeting in Southend\, Essex is now taking shape. With arrivals from afternoon on Monday\, 8th January and departures after lunchtime on Thursday 11th January\, a full programme is planned. \nArrivals of Monday 8th January\, with registration and poster set up. \nMonday evening: Workshop on the BPS Algal Recording Scheme. Organiser: Prof. Martin Wilkinson\, Heriot-Watt University. Over the years BPS members have recorded many species distributions in the British Isles. Why have we bothered? What has it and can it tell us? The Society now has a website to tackle both seaweed and freshwater algal recording in a modern\, efficient way – www.bpsalgalrecords.comand this session will demonstrate how to use this website. We will also briefly look at what the results may tell us and experts will be on hand to advise and encourage those of you who find identification daunting or think that it is not for you. \nMonday evening: Organiser: Paul Cherry\, Student BPS Council Representative. All student members are invited to an informal meet-and-greet event on Monday 8th January (location TBC). We hope this student session will provide an opportunity for introductions\, discussion\, and a social space\, upon arrival to the conference. \nTuesday 9th to Thursday 11th January.\nThere will be three special sessions (see below)\, and general phycology sessions (all with options for offered oral and poster presentations)\, presentations from PhD students for the annually awarded BPS Manton Prize\, the Presidential Address from the current BPS President\, Dr. Gill Malin (University of East Anglia)\, the BPS AGM and Annual Dinner. \nSpecial sessions:\n1. Applied freshwater research. Chair: Dr Rupert Perkins (Cardiff University / DCWW (Welsh Water)).\nThis session will focus on freshwater algal research driven by stakeholder engagement. Water supply resilience\, and the impacts of increasing algal blooms due to climate change\, are one of the major challenges affecting society\, yet awareness by academia of what the water supply industry needs to prevent algal associated water supply incidents is often lacking. Conversely awareness within industry of what academia can offer regarding an understanding of algae\, their productivity\, ecology and physiology\, and how this information can support evidence based management is also often lacking. This session will combine presentations by both sectors on current and predicted needs as well as current industry driven research\, with the aim of inspiring collaborative research on algal ecology\, physiology and management.\nInvited speaker 1. Dr Thomaz Andrade\, Catchments Manager at DCWW. “Integrated catchment management for algal control: a water Industry perspective.”\nInvited speaker 2. Prof. Penny Johnes\, University of Bristol\, title “Catchment drivers of nutrient enrichment: the need for holistic science to underpin effective management and policy.” \n2. Mapping\, conserving and sustainably exploiting seaweed genetic resources in blue biotechnology. Chair: Dr Claire Gachon (Scottish Association for Marine Science\, Oban).\nSeaweed cultivation is growing rapidly in the UK and across the world. Tying back with the founding mission of the British Phycological Society to record the UK seaweed diversity\, this timely session brings an international and interdisciplinary perspective to the challenges and potential benefits associated with the cultivation and biotechnological exploitation of seaweeds. The topics covered will include genetic resources\, seaweed genomics\, biobanking and taxonomy\, conservation\, as well as opportunities for socio-economic development.\nInvited speaker 1. Dr Elizabeth Cottier-Cook\, Scottish Association for Marine Science. Title: “GlobalSeaweedSTAR – Safeguarding the future of the seaweed industry in developing countries”.\nInvited speaker 2. Dr Mark Cock\, Station Biologique de Roscoff\, France. “Genetic and genomic tools for efficient and sustainable seaweed aquaculture”. \n3. Third Microphytobenthic Biofilm Symposium. Chairs: Prof. Graham Underwood\, Dr Claire Passarelli (University of Essex)\nFollowing successful meetings in Amsterdam (2003) and La Rochelle (2011)\, this meeting will bring together researchers from Europe and beyond to discuss the advance in research on microphytobenthic biofilms in tidal flats. This meeting will provide an opportunity for professionals and students to be updated on state-of-the art research on these important coastal systems\, to continue or initiate collaborations in Europe and define the main research priorities in this field for the next few years. The Symposium will be held over 2 days\, with invited lectures from Prof. Peter Kroth\, University of Konstanz\, and Dr Joanne Oakes\, Southern Cross University\, New South Wales\, Australia. The invited speakers provide a cutting edge perspective on bacteria-algal interactions\, including species-species interactions\, chemical ecology and isotope tracing approaches to resolving carbon and nitrogen cycles in biofilms from tropical\, temperate and high latitude systems\, that are revolutionising our understanding of these microbial processes. Topics being covered include microbial physiology\, ecology\, diversity\, microbial interactions\, and their relationship to ecosystem functioning.\nInvited speaker 1. Prof. Peter Kroth\, U. of Konstanz\, Germany. “Bacterial – diatom interactions in freshwater biofilms”.\nInvited speaker 2. Dr Joanne Oakes\, Southern Cross University\, Australia. “Processing and fate of carbon and nitrogen in phototrophic biofilms from tropical\, temperate and high latitude environments”. \nTravel\nSouthend\, Essex\, has an airport (mainly Easyjet\, Flybe) with Europe links (Amsterdam\, Paris\, Rennes\, Caen\, Faro\, Barcelona\, etc)\, plus easy access to London (to connect to Stansted\, London City\, Heathrow\, etc). \nTwo train lines run from London Liverpool Street to Southend Victoria\, and from London Fenchurch Street to Southend Central. \nSouthend is on the north bank of the Thames Estuary. The Thames shore contains mudflats and muddy sandflats\, sand and seagrass beds\, plus all the traditional seaside activities and the longest pleasure pier in the world (1.34 miles (2.16 km) long). \nWe hope to see many of you in January 2018 in Essex (one of the sunniest and driest counties of England)!  \nGraham J C. Underwood\, Claire Passarelli\, bpssouthend2018@gmail.com
URL:https://brphycsoc.org/event/bps-66th-annual-meeting-southend-essex/
LOCATION:Radisson Park Inn\, Southend
CATEGORIES:Annual-Meeting
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