Fourth International Workshop on Arctic Parasitology (IWAP IV)

Longyearbyen, Svalbard, Norway
1-4 June 2010

Venue
Radisson BLU Polar Hotel, Longyearbyen, Svalbard, Norway

Registration
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Abstract
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Workshop registration includes airport transfer costs (Svalbard airport to Radisson BLU Polar Hotel on 1^st and 4^th June), workshop folder and book of abstracts, lunch on all four days, welcome dinner and tour of Longyearbyen as well as the wilderness evening at Svalbard Villmarkssenter.

The gala dinner is not included in the workshop price. If you would like to participate in the gala dinner, the cost is 1145 NOK per ticket.

Registration Categories
Student: To be eligible for the student rate, delegates must be enrolled in full-time academic study and be able to provide a letter from their institution confirming their student status.
Early-bird: Those registered for the workshop before 2^nd March 2010 are eligible for the reduced conference fee.
Accompanying guest(s): Delegates are more than welcome to have accompanying guests. Please indicate at time of registration which events their guest(s) would like to attend (if any) and the type of hotel accommodation required. The cost of the individual events is listed in segment concerning the registration of guests.

Activity Afternoon Options

1. Isfjordsafari to Fuglefjella and Hiorthamn (max. 22 people, cost 650 NOK/person). This is a 3 hour trip in a sturdy 26 foot rib: birdwatching at Fuglefjell were thousands of breeding seabirds roost (June-mid-August). From here the trip continues to Advent City and Hiorthamn where you can see the remains of the early mining enterprises. Warm drinks are served upon arrival at Hiorthamn. This trip is not advised for people with back problems or if pregnant as it can get a bit bumpy. Survival suits are provided.
2. Endalen – a walk amongst arctic flora and fauna (400 NOK/person). After a short drive to Endalen, a guide will take you on an easy walk in the area. There is plenty of time to study the flora and fauna, which varies throughout the summer, including the rich bird life. Suitable for most people although the terrain can be uneven at times. Time taken approximately 3 hours.
3. Fossil hunting at the foot of the Longyear glacier – accompanied by a pack-dog (400 NOK/person). This 3 hour tour starts at the hotel and heads up to Nybyen, where you meet the dog, before proceeding to Mine 4. Once in the moraine the hunt for fossils begins. You are allowed to take any fossils you find home with you. Stout walking boots are recommended as the terrain is uneven and a number of streams will need to be crossed.
4. Kayaking to Hiorthamn (max. 16 people, 900 NOK/person). This is a 6 hour trip in sturdy double kayaks. The trip hugs the coastline and you do not need prior kayaking experience, since you will receive instructions prior to the start of the tour. Survival suits, boots and lifevests are provided.

Payment
Payment should be made in full at the time of registration.

Account name: National Veterinary Institute
Adress: Ullevaalsveien 68
Town: Oslo
Postcode: 0105
Country: Norway

Bank name: DnB NOR ASA
Branch adress: Stranden 21
Town: Oslo
Postcode: 0021
Country: Norway
Account number: 7694 05 12030
IBAN: NO5176940512030

Acknowledgement
Upon receipt of payment you will receive a confirmation email confirming your registration and booking details. If after a week you haven't heard anything please contact us at iwap-iv@vetinst.no .

Accommodation
Accommodation is available at the workshop venue and can be booked at time of registration. Payment for the hotel is made directly to the hotel upon arrival and not through the IWAP organisational committee. We will however confirm your room booking and can, if necessary, contact the hotel to make changes to your booking. The prices quoted include breakfast at the hotel.

Please indicate if you wish for a single room or if you need a double/twin room. If you do not wish to stay at this hotel, please this indicate this upon registration. We do not have agreements with the other hotels in the area so you will need to reserve your own accommodation if you choose this option.

Flights
We advise you to reserve the Oslo-Svalbard leg of your flight as soon as possible as the travel dates can rapidly become fully booked.
Read more about flight discount.

For further information; send an email to iwap-iv@vetinst.no