Methods in Ecology and Evolution Launch Symposium

 Charles Darwin House - 22 April 2010

Introduction | Registration | Location | Travelling to Charles Darwin House | Refreshments | Disabled access | Further information | Follow us | Programme of the day

News: due to the current airspace restrictions on UK flights, there might be a change in the speakers' programme but the Symposium is going ahead as planned

 

Introduction

A one-day symposium to launch the first issue of Methods in Ecology and Evolution. The symposium will coincide with an evening event for members of the British Ecological Society in Charles Darwin House, central London.
Topics include: conservation, phylogenetics, modelling, stable isotopes.
Confirmed talks by:

• Russ Lande, Imperial College London, UK
• Rod Page, University of Glasgow, UK
• Mark Pagel, University of Reading, UK
• Dan Faith, Australian Museum, Australia
• Nigel Yoccoz, University of Tromsø, Norway
• Mark Rees, University of Sheffield, UK
• Sergei Kosakovsky Pond, University of California, USA
• Gabriel Bowen, Purdue University, USA

Registration

To register for the MEE Launch Symposium, go to our booking form.
Delegate numbers are restricted to 120 so do not delay your registration. The reception desk on the day will open at 09.00 and the Symposium will run between 11.00 and 16.30.

Location

Charles Darwin House, 12 Roger Street, London, WC1N 2JU, UK is shown on the map below.

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Travelling to Charles Darwin House
Plan your journey by public transport using Transport Direct's journey planner.
By Air
The following airports are all accessible to London:

• Heathrow Airport (linked to central London by the Heathrow Express from London Paddington, Piccadilly Undergound Line, Airbus or taxi). Transport links between Heathrow Airport to central London.
• Gatwick Airport (linked to central London by the Ga twick Express from London Victoria, First Capital Connect trains, Airbus or taxi). Transport links between Gatwick Airport and central London.
• London Stansted (linked to central London by the Stansted Express from London Liverpool Street, national rail, Airbus or taxi). Transport links between London Stansted Airport and central London.
• London City (linked to central London by the London Underground/tube network and taxi). Transport links between London City Airport and central London.
• London Luton Airport (linked to central London by the First Capital Connect trains, Airbus or taxi). Transport links between London Luton Airport and central London.

By rail
The British Rail train network connects London to all the major cities and most towns within the UK (and some European destinations). It is advisable to reserve your seat where possible. In addition, Eurostar trains go directly from London to Paris and Brussels via the Channel Tunnel. There are nine major British Rail train stations in London, each serving different parts of the UK. Therefore the station you travel from is determined by where you want to go. In order to make your journey more efficient, you need to know which station you leave from and how to get there. London Transport have a 'Stationlink' bus service which runs between the major London British Rail stations; in addition all the stations are part of the Underground train network. It is reasonably easy to travel from one station to another.

In addition you can get information by visiting in person one of London Transport Information Centres at:
Heathrow Airport, terminals 1-4
Victoria, train station
Euston Station, train station
King's Cross, train station
Liverpool Street, train station
Oxford Circus, Underground station
Piccadilly, Underground station
St. James's Park, Underground station

Visit the following websites for travel information and online booking:
National Rail: International phone: +44 (0)20 7278 5240; UK only phone: 08457 48 49 50
The Train Line
UK Railways
Virgin Trains
Eurostar

By coach
National Express operates coach services across the UK connecting London to major city destinations. For more information visit the National Express website.

By underground
Charles Darwin House is situated within walking distance from the following underground stations:

Russell Square (Piccadilly line)
Holborn (Central and Piccadilly line)
Chancery Lane (Central line)
Farringdon (Circle, Metropolitan and Hammersmith & City line)
Euston (Northern and Victoria line)
Kings Cross (Nothern, Victoria, Piccadilly, Circle, Metropolitan and Hammersmith & City line)

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For more information visit the Transport for London website.

By rail
The following rail stations are located in the area of Charles Darwin House:

Kings Cross (15 minute walk)
Euston (15 minute walk)
St Pancras International (15 minute walk)
Charing Cross (20 minute walk)
Blackfriars (20 minute walk)
Farringdon (15 minute walk)

For further travel information visit the Transport for London and National Rail website.

By car
We strongly advise delegates against driving into central London by car. Parking is available at nearby NCP car parks, visit the NCP website for further details. Please note that parking costs are likely to be very high in the central London area. For further directions and up to date travel information please refer to the AA or RAC for advice. Please note that there is no parking available at Charles Darwin House.

London Congestion Charge Information
Transport for London will impose a charge of £8 per weekday on most vehicles being used in Central London. The charge is an area licence vehicles used in the central area zone must be registered. The payment is £8 per day and allows you to cross into and out of the zone unlimited amount of times on that specific day. Zone operates: 07:00 to 18:00 weekdays. Pay by phone: 0845 900 1234 (UK only) or +44 20 7649 9122 (International). Pay online: www.cclondon.com.

By bus
Please see Transport for London Buses for further information.

By taxi
Please ensure you only use a reputable mini-cabs or Black cabs. Most firms provide a safe and reliable service but there are a lot of unlicensed and bogus mini-cabs around. Hackney Carriages / 'black cabs' (identified by the 'TAXI' sign on the roof) can be easily flagged down from the pavement. Private Car Hire Services (including mini-cabs) can only be booked in advance by telephone. Both types display official licence plates on the outside of the vehicle and all legitimate drivers carry identification cards. It is advisable never to get into a private hire car/mini-cab you have not ordered.

Refreshments

Teas, coffees and a light buffet lunch will be provided. Please indicate any special dietary requirements on the registration form.

Disabled access

Disabled access is available. If you require assistance during the meeting please contact Graziella, the Journal Co-ordinator.

Further information

Email the journal co-ordinator, Graziella, at coordinator@methodsinecologyandevolution.org for any queries.

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Programme of the day - revised 21/04/10

• 9.00-11.00 Registration, Coffee served
• Welcome by Charles Godfray, President of the BES
• 11.00 Introduction to the day by Sue Hartley, Publications Committee Chair
• Morning session chaired by Andrew Beckerman
  11.05-11.30 Mark Pagel: On the (accidental) origin of species
  11.30-12.00 Owen Petchey: Measuring functional diversity
  12.00-12.30 Russell Lande: Adaptation, phenotypic plasticity and population persistence in an extraordinary environment
• 12.30-13.30 Lunch
• Afternoon session chaired by Andrew Beckerman/Rob Freckleton
  13.30-14.00 Rod Page: Phylogeny and taxonomy in the age of Wikipedia
  14.00-14.30 Tom Webb: Visualising biodiversity for science and society
  14.30-15.00 Gavin Thomas: TBC
• Closing remarks Charles Godfray

 

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