[From nobody Thu Mar 4 14:04:19 2010 Return-Path: <owner-quaternary@CLIFFY.UCS.MUN.CA> Received: from mailrelay.williams.edu (EHLO mailrelay.williams.edu) ([137.165.4.207]) by miram5000a.williams.edu (MOS 3.10.8-GA FastPath queued) with ESMTP id AIW15276; Thu, 04 Mar 2010 09:00:20 -0500 (EST) X-IronPort-Anti-Spam-Filtered: true X-IronPort-Anti-Spam-Result: Ag0BACdMj0uGmegqmWdsb2JhbACBRJl8FQEBAQEBCAsKBxMitzaEfAQ X-IronPort-AV: E=Sophos; i="4.49,581,1262581200"; d="scan'208,217"; a="27303041" Received: from cliffy.ucs.mun.ca ([134.153.232.42]) by mailgate.williams.edu with ESMTP; 04 Mar 2010 09:00:20 -0500 Received: from cliffy.ucs.mun.ca (cliffy.ucs.mun.ca [134.153.232.42]) by cliffy.ucs.mun.ca (8.12.11.20060308/8.12.11) with ESMTP id o249U0ro030962; Thu, 4 Mar 2010 10:24:38 -0330 Received: by CLIFFY.UCS.MUN.CA (LISTSERV-TCP/IP release 14.3) with spool id 29309240 for QUATERNARY@CLIFFY.UCS.MUN.CA; Thu, 4 Mar 2010 10:24:20 -0330 Received: from fitzgerald.ucs.mun.ca (mx5.mun.ca [134.153.232.57]) by cliffy.ucs.mun.ca (8.12.11.20060308/8.12.11) with ESMTP id o24DsK1h025613 for <QUATERNARY@CLIFFY.UCS.MUN.CA>; Thu, 4 Mar 2010 10:24:20 -0330 Received: from mirapoint2.hull.ac.uk (mirapoint2.hull.ac.uk [150.237.47.28]) by fitzgerald.ucs.mun.ca (8.13.1/8.13.1) with ESMTP id o24DsHvL008424 for <QUATERNARY@CLIFFY.UCS.MUN.CA>; Thu, 4 Mar 2010 10:24:18 -0330 Received: from ms1.hull.ac.uk (ms1.hull.ac.uk [150.237.47.19]) by mirapoint2.hull.ac.uk (MOS 3.7.3a-GA) with ESMTP id DNB88213; Thu, 4 Mar 2010 13:35:46 GMT Received: from exb4.adir.hull.ac.uk ([150.237.54.61] helo=EXCL2VS1.adir.hull.ac.uk) by ms1.hull.ac.uk with esmtp (Exim 4.60) (envelope-from <M.J.Bunting@hull.ac.uk>) id 1NnBDO-0001mt-Bs for QUATERNARY@CLIFFY.UCS.MUN.CA; Thu, 04 Mar 2010 13:35:46 +0000 Received: from EXCL1VS2.adir.hull.ac.uk ([150.237.54.51]) by EXCL2VS1.adir.hull.ac.uk with Microsoft SMTPSVC(6.0.3790.3959); Thu, 4 Mar 2010 13:35:45 +0000 X-MimeOLE: Produced By Microsoft Exchange V6.5 Content-class: urn:content-classes:message MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: multipart/mixed; boundary="----_=_NextPart_001_01CABB9F.8F08001D" X-MS-Has-Attach: yes Thread-Topic: Workshop on empirical estimation of relative pollen productivity: University of Hull, May 24th-26th 2010 Thread-Index: Acq6A0sgaJ8O58AFSr+LV653qYebnwBm8eawAAAbqqA= X-OriginalArrivalTime: 04 Mar 2010 13:35:45.0328 (UTC) FILETIME=[97BADB00:01CABB9F] X-Mirapoint-Sig: mirapoint2.hull.ac.uk X-Scanned-By: MIMEDefang 2.67 on 134.153.232.57 Message-ID: <1974E8CCB60FFE4891887DA3CF2318EA0110E7B6@EXCL1VS2.adir.hull.ac.uk> Date: Thu, 4 Mar 2010 13:35:30 -0000 Reply-To: Jane J Bunting <M.J.Bunting@HULL.AC.UK> Sender: Research in Quaternary Science <QUATERNARY@CLIFFY.UCS.MUN.CA> From: Jane J Bunting <M.J.Bunting@HULL.AC.UK> Subject: FW: Workshop on empirical estimation of relative pollen productivity: University of Hull, May 24th-26th 2010 To: QUATERNARY@CLIFFY.UCS.MUN.CA Precedence: list This is a multi-part message in MIME format. ------_=_NextPart_001_01CABB9F.8F08001D Content-Type: multipart/alternative; boundary="----_=_NextPart_002_01CABB9F.8F08001D" ------_=_NextPart_002_01CABB9F.8F08001D Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable Dear All=20 Workshop on empirical estimation of relative pollen productivity Hull 24-26 May 2010 =20 Collecting empirical estimates of relative pollen productivity from = field data using the Extended-R-value approach is an essential = pre-requisite for testing and applying PolLandCal approaches to = vegetation reconstruction from pollen signals, such as the Landscape = Reconstruction Algorithm or the Multiple Scenario Approach. Multiple = studies have been published over the last few years (see e.g. review in = Brostr=F6m et al 2008), but methods have varied between studies. =20 =20 A research workshop is being held to establish a standardised = methodology for obtaining pollen productivity estimates (PPEs) in = various habitats as part of a larger research project based at the = University of Hull. Since the workshop brings together many authors of = recent key studies (including Professor M-J Gaillard-Lemdahl, Linnaeus = University, Sweden; Dr Kari Hjelle, University of Bergen, Norway; Dr A-B = Nielsen, University of G=F6ttingen, Germany; Dr Henrik von Stedingk, = Ume=E5 University, Sweden), we would like to offer an opportunity for = other scientists with an interest in estimating pollen productivity to = join us, learn about the approach, and contribute to the debate. In = order to facilitate involvement by early career scientists or those with = limited familiarity with pollen dispersal and deposition modelling, = there will be half-day pre- and post-workshop sessions which will review = relevant theory and software packages, as outlined in the programme = below: =20 Schedule:=20 =20 Monday am: pre-workshop lecture/practical session: introduction to = pollen dispersal and deposition models: why do we need PPEs? What are = PPEs? Brief introduction to the HUMPOL/LANDSCAPE software suites used = for ERV analysis (for those unfamiliar with the approach). Monday afternoon: main workshop begins with presentations of previous = and current studies and methodologies for fieldwork and data processing. =20 Tuesday: field working day: practical demonstration, evaluation and = discussion of vegetation survey methods in different habitats. =20 Tuesday evening: discussion of findings. =20 Wednesday morning: discussion and finalising of field and data = processing methodology. Close of main workshop. Wednesday afternoon: post-workshop session: discussion of the range of = applications of pollen productivity estimates within models of pollen = dispersal and deposition (e.g. simulation, hypothesis testing, = reconstruction of past vegetation composition and distribution), = practice with HUMPOL and POLLSCAPE software and opportunities to discuss = ideas and get individual advice if wanted (for those unfamiliar with the = approach). =20 The programme begins at 09:30 on Monday 24th May and will end by 17:00 = on Wednesday 26th May (or from 14:00 on the 24th to 13:00 on the 26th if = the extra sessions are not attended).=20 =20 Registration is =A380 and includes refreshments and lunch on all three = days, an evening meal on Tuesday 25th May, copies of HUMPOL and lecture = notes, and travel to field sites. If you are interested in attending, = please complete and return the attached registration form to = crackles@hull.ac.uk by 31st March if you would like us to look into the = possibility of arranging accommodation for you, or 30th April if you = plan to arrange your own accommodation. If for any reason you have a = problem opening the attached form please contact us on the same email = address. =20 A contribution towards registration, travel expenses and accommodation = is available for a limited number of attendees. If you would like to = apply for this funding, please send details of how the workshop will = benefit you and your research, any other funding sources that you have = access to, and an outline budget for attendance at the workshop (not = exceeding one side of A4) along with your registration form. The = deadline for applications for funding is 31st March. =20 Best regards, Michelle Farrell =20 __________________________________________ Dr Michelle Farrell Research Associate Department of Geography University of Hull, Cottingham Road, Hull, HU6 7RX t: +44 (0)1482 465578 e: m.farrell@hull.ac.uk =20 ------_=_NextPart_002_01CABB9F.8F08001D Content-Type: text/html; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable <META HTTP-EQUIV=3D"Content-Type" CONTENT=3D"text/html; = charset=3Diso-8859-1"> <html xmlns:v=3D"urn:schemas-microsoft-com:vml" = xmlns:o=3D"urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" = xmlns:w=3D"urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:word" = xmlns:x=3D"urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:excel" = xmlns:p=3D"urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:powerpoint" = xmlns:a=3D"urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:access" = xmlns:dt=3D"uuid:C2F41010-65B3-11d1-A29F-00AA00C14882" = xmlns:s=3D"uuid:BDC6E3F0-6DA3-11d1-A2A3-00AA00C14882" = xmlns:rs=3D"urn:schemas-microsoft-com:rowset" xmlns:z=3D"#RowsetSchema" = xmlns:b=3D"urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:publisher" = xmlns:ss=3D"urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:spreadsheet" = xmlns:c=3D"urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:component:spreadsheet" = xmlns:odc=3D"urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:odc" = xmlns:oa=3D"urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:activation" = xmlns:html=3D"http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-html40" = xmlns:q=3D"http://schemas.xmlsoap.org/soap/envelope/" = xmlns:rtc=3D"http://microsoft.com/officenet/conferencing" = xmlns:D=3D"DAV:" xmlns:Repl=3D"http://schemas.microsoft.com/repl/" = xmlns:mt=3D"http://schemas.microsoft.com/sharepoint/soap/meetings/" = xmlns:x2=3D"http://schemas.microsoft.com/office/excel/2003/xml" = xmlns:ppda=3D"http://www.passport.com/NameSpace.xsd" = xmlns:ois=3D"http://schemas.microsoft.com/sharepoint/soap/ois/" = xmlns:dir=3D"http://schemas.microsoft.com/sharepoint/soap/directory/" = xmlns:ds=3D"http://www.w3.org/2000/09/xmldsig#" = xmlns:dsp=3D"http://schemas.microsoft.com/sharepoint/dsp" = xmlns:udc=3D"http://schemas.microsoft.com/data/udc" = xmlns:xsd=3D"http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema" = xmlns:sub=3D"http://schemas.microsoft.com/sharepoint/soap/2002/1/alerts/"= xmlns:ec=3D"http://www.w3.org/2001/04/xmlenc#" = xmlns:sp=3D"http://schemas.microsoft.com/sharepoint/" = xmlns:sps=3D"http://schemas.microsoft.com/sharepoint/soap/" = xmlns:xsi=3D"http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance" = xmlns:udcs=3D"http://schemas.microsoft.com/data/udc/soap" = xmlns:udcxf=3D"http://schemas.microsoft.com/data/udc/xmlfile" = xmlns:udcp2p=3D"http://schemas.microsoft.com/data/udc/parttopart" = xmlns:wf=3D"http://schemas.microsoft.com/sharepoint/soap/workflow/" = xmlns:dsss=3D"http://schemas.microsoft.com/office/2006/digsig-setup" = xmlns:dssi=3D"http://schemas.microsoft.com/office/2006/digsig" = xmlns:mdssi=3D"http://schemas.openxmlformats.org/package/2006/digital-sig= nature" = xmlns:mver=3D"http://schemas.openxmlformats.org/markup-compatibility/2006= " xmlns:m=3D"http://schemas.microsoft.com/office/2004/12/omml" = xmlns:mrels=3D"http://schemas.openxmlformats.org/package/2006/relationshi= ps" xmlns:spwp=3D"http://microsoft.com/sharepoint/webpartpages" = xmlns:ex12t=3D"http://schemas.microsoft.com/exchange/services/2006/types"= = xmlns:ex12m=3D"http://schemas.microsoft.com/exchange/services/2006/messag= es" = xmlns:pptsl=3D"http://schemas.microsoft.com/sharepoint/soap/SlideLibrary/= " = xmlns:spsl=3D"http://microsoft.com/webservices/SharePointPortalServer/Pub= lishedLinksService" xmlns:Z=3D"urn:schemas-microsoft-com:" = xmlns:st=3D"&#1;" xmlns=3D"http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-html40"> <head> <meta name=3DGenerator content=3D"Microsoft Word 12 (filtered medium)"> <style> <!-- /* Font Definitions */ @font-face {font-family:Calibri; 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Multiple studies have = been published over the last few years (see e.g. review in Brostr=F6m et al = 2008), but methods have varied between studies.&nbsp; <o:p></o:p></p> <p class=3DMsoNormal><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></p> <p class=3DMsoNormal>A research workshop is being held to establish a standardised methodology for obtaining pollen productivity estimates = (PPEs) in various habitats as part of a larger research project based at the = University of Hull. &nbsp;Since the workshop brings together many authors of recent = key studies (including Professor M-J Gaillard-Lemdahl, Linnaeus University, = Sweden; Dr Kari Hjelle, University of Bergen, Norway; Dr A-B Nielsen, University = of G=F6ttingen, Germany; Dr Henrik von Stedingk, Ume=E5 University, = Sweden), we would like to offer an opportunity for other scientists with an interest in estimating pollen productivity to join us, learn about the approach, and contribute to the debate.&nbsp; In order to facilitate involvement by = early career scientists or those with limited familiarity with pollen = dispersal and deposition modelling, there will be half-day pre- and post-workshop = sessions which will review relevant theory and software packages, as outlined in = the programme below:<o:p></o:p></p> <p class=3DMsoNormal><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></p> <p class=3DMsoNormal><u>Schedule: <o:p></o:p></u></p> <p class=3DMsoNormal><i><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></i></p> <p class=3DMsoNormal><i>Monday am: pre-workshop lecture/practical = session: introduction to pollen dispersal and deposition models: why do we need PPEs?&nbsp; What are PPEs? Brief introduction to the HUMPOL/LANDSCAPE = software suites used for ERV analysis (for those unfamiliar with the = approach).<o:p></o:p></i></p> <p class=3DMsoNormal>Monday afternoon: main workshop begins with = presentations of previous and current studies and methodologies for fieldwork and data processing.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class=3DMsoNormal><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></p> <p class=3DMsoNormal>Tuesday: field working day: practical = demonstration, evaluation and discussion of vegetation survey methods in different habitats.&nbsp; <o:p></o:p></p> <p class=3DMsoNormal>Tuesday evening: discussion of = findings.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class=3DMsoNormal><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></p> <p class=3DMsoNormal>Wednesday morning: discussion and finalising of = field and data processing methodology. Close of main workshop.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class=3DMsoNormal><i>Wednesday afternoon: post-workshop session: = discussion of the range of applications of pollen productivity estimates within models = of pollen dispersal and deposition (e.g. simulation, hypothesis testing, reconstruction of past vegetation composition and distribution), = practice with HUMPOL and POLLSCAPE software and opportunities to discuss ideas and get individual advice if wanted (for those unfamiliar with the = approach).</i><o:p></o:p></p> <p class=3DMsoNormal><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></p> <p class=3DMsoNormal>The programme begins at 09:30 on Monday = 24<sup>th</sup> May and will end by 17:00 on Wednesday 26<sup>th</sup> May (or from 14:00 on = the 24<sup>th</sup> to 13:00 on the 26<sup>th</sup> if the extra sessions are not attended). = <o:p></o:p></p> <p class=3DMsoNormal><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></p> <p class=3DMsoNormal>Registration is =A380 and includes refreshments and = lunch on all three days, an evening meal on Tuesday 25<sup>th</sup> May, copies = of HUMPOL and lecture notes, and travel to field sites.&nbsp; If you are interested in attending, please complete and return the attached = registration form to <a href=3D"mailto:crackles@hull.ac.uk">crackles@hull.ac.uk</a> = by 31<sup>st</sup> March if you would like us to look into the possibility of arranging accommodation for you, or 30<sup>th</sup> April if you plan to arrange = your own accommodation.&nbsp; If for any reason you have a problem opening the = attached form please contact us on the same email address.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class=3DMsoNormal><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></p> <p class=3DMsoNormal>A contribution towards registration, travel = expenses and accommodation is available for a limited number of attendees.&nbsp; If = you would like to apply for this funding, please send details of how the = workshop will benefit you and your research, any other funding sources that you = have access to, and an outline budget for attendance at the workshop (not = exceeding one side of A4) along with your registration form.&nbsp; The deadline = for applications for funding is 31<sup>st</sup> March.<o:p></o:p></p> <p class=3DMsoNormal><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></p> <p class=3DMsoNormal>Best regards,<o:p></o:p></p> <p class=3DMsoNormal>Michelle Farrell<o:p></o:p></p> <p class=3DMsoNormal><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></p> <p class=3DMsoNormal><b><span = style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;color:gray'>___________________________________= _______</span></b><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=3DMsoNormal><b><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;color:gray'>Dr = Michelle Farrell<o:p></o:p></span></b></p> <p class=3DMsoNormal><b><span = style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;color:gray'>Research Associate</span></b><span = style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=3DMsoNormal><span = style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;color:gray'>Department of Geography</span><span = style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=3DMsoNormal><span = style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;color:gray'>University of Hull, Cottingham Road, Hull, HU6 7RX</span><span = style=3D'font-size:10.0pt; color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=3DMsoNormal><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;color:gray'>t: +44 = (0)1482 465578</span><span = style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=3DMsoNormal><span style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;color:gray'>e: m.farrell@hull.ac.uk</span><span = style=3D'font-size:10.0pt;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class=3DMsoNormal><o:p>&nbsp;</o:p></p> </div> </body> </html> ------_=_NextPart_002_01CABB9F.8F08001D-- ------_=_NextPart_001_01CABB9F.8F08001D Content-Disposition: inline ***************************************************************************************** To view the terms under which this email is distributed, please go to http://www.hull.ac.uk/legal/email_disclaimer.html ***************************************************************************************** ------_=_NextPart_001_01CABB9F.8F08001D-- ]