CUC Environmental Research Forum
Combined Universities in Cornwall Environmental Research Forum and the European Centre for Environment & Human Health present:-
Environmental Research, Business and Innovation
in South West England
16-17th September, 2010
Tremough Campus, Penryn, Cornwall
Inaugural Meeting and Call for Papers
South-West England offers some unique opportunities for Environmental Research and Enterprise. These include the benefits of coastal and rural living on human health, the use of renewable energy, and the mining heritage and mineralogy of the South West that has provided a unique insight into the long term
adaptations of organisms to trace metals.
In addition, the locations and types of agriculture are important to
practical research into sustainable food supply and the rural economy. The region hosts a myriad of greentechnologies for renewable energy, marine industries, and companies with emerging technologies.
The purpose of this meeting is to bring together the scientific experts from academia, government and industry with small businesses, regional development agencies, and professionals interested in socio-economic aspects of the region. Researchers from the international community who already work in the SW or
would like to learn more about the research opportunities are most welcome to attend.
This meeting will be of interest to Environmental Scientists, Ecotoxicologists, Biologists, Public Health Professionals, Social
Scientists, Economists, NGOs, Local Government departments with responsibility for the environment and/or health and safety, Businesses, Regulators, and Policy Makers. Delegates from small businesses/new companies on environmental issues are especially welcome.
The forum is also keen to promote the training and professional development in all these activities, as well as innovative ways of engaging the public in science and technology through the arts or the use of novel information technology.
There will also be presentations on funding opportunities for research and innovation in the region, and on UK/European funding initiatives such as the European Social Fund. Oral presentations and posters are invited on the
broad themes above including:-
. Coastal ecosystems, marine biology, human health in the coastal zone.
. Health and life style in the South West, socio-economic impacts.
. Conservation and Ecology.
. Land use, sustainable agriculture, and food.
. Occupational health in outdoor environments.
. Soil, water and air pollution.
. Contaminants of regional concern (e.g., arsenic, metals, pesticides, radiation exposure).
. The South West as a model location for international research and innovation.
. Environmental technologies and commercial opportunities in the South West.
. Environmental and Human Health risk assessment.
. Climate change, sustainability and the regional green economy.
. Emerging issues, novel technologies, novel materials.
. Novel approaches to public engagement through the arts and the cultural implications of climate
change.
. Presentations from funding bodies, research councils, and European Commission.
Organising Committee:
Prof. Richard Handy (Plymouth University); Prof. Michael Depledge, (European Centre
for Environment and Human Health, Peninsula College of Medicine & Dentistry); Jean Taylor (University of Exeter); Prof. Geoff Smith (University College, Falmouth).
Deadlines
Abstract Submission-Friday 23rd July 2010.
Registration deadline including payment- Friday 3rd September 2010.
Further Information on the Conference:
Please direct all scientific enquires to Professor Richard Handy, School of Biomedical and Biological Sciences,
University of Plymouth, Email: : rhandy@plymouth.ac.uk
Conference Venue:
The meeting will be held in the Du Maurier Building on the Tremough Campus in Cornwall (direction on the website: http://www.exeter.ac.uk/visit/directions/cornwall/).
The campus has good quality overnight accommodation for delegates at a very reasonable rate that will be available with registration.
Delegates wishing to find their own accommodation can do so through the local tourism office at Falmouth
http://www.discoverfalmouth.co.uk/site/visitor-info/falmouth-tic
Delegates are responsible for their own travel and any independent accommodation arrangements as these are not included in the conference fee.
Registration Fees for the Conference:
These include access to the meeting, the abstract book,tea/coffee, a buffet lunch each day, and the conference meal/social event. Accommodation is available on campus, and delegates are encouraged to take this convenient option. The CUC partnership is sponsoring the meeting to enable a minimal registration fee for delegates.
Registration fee including all meals (no accommodation): £99.00
Registration fee including all meals (1 night accommodation with breakfast): £130.00
Registration fee including all meals (2 nights accommodation with breakfast): £162.00
Abstract submission and online registration for the conference, and/or the workshop:
Abstracts should be submitted using the Word template at the bottom of this article and emailed to ECEHH-Conference@pcmd.ac.uk
Registration and payment will be available on line via https://estore.plymouth.ac.uk/browse/extra_info.asp?compid=1&modid=2&prodid=66&deptid=9 from mid June 2010.
Please apply in good time for this popular meeting. Enquiries on the abstract submission system can be made to the ECEHH -Petrina Bradbook, Petrina.Bradbrook@pms.ac.uk- but please send your abstract to the conference email above.