BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//https://www.microbeamanalysis.eu///NONSGML kigkonsult.se iCalcreator 2.10.15// METHOD:PUBLISH BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20260409T173112CEST-78980aJ4iI@https://www.microbeamanalysis.eu/ DTSTAMP:20260409T153112Z DESCRIPTION: \; \;Announcement \; \; Abstract Submission&nb sp\; \; Registration  \; Information for Sponsors\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAim s and scope\nPROGRAMME\nContributed talks and poster presentations\nPoster and contributed talk prizes\nEMAS Bursaries\nMineralogical Society Bursar ies\nRegistration\nPayment\nCancellation policy\nInsurance\n\n\n\n\nPerson al data\nAccommodation\nLocation\nHow to get to Bristol\nKey dates\nIntern ational Scientific Committee\nLocal Organising Committee\nWorkshop Secreta riat\nMap\n\n\n\n\n\nAims and scope\nThe EMAS Regional Workshops are bienn ial events designed to provide postgraduate-level and research workers in materials science\, material engineering and related subjects\, with basic knowledge of the capabilities and limitations of microbeam analysis.  \; The 2018 meeting will focus on the specific requirements of microbeam a nalysis as utilised by the Earth Science community. \; The meeting is organised in collaboration with the Mineralogical Society of GB and Irelan d who presented the workshop &ldquo\;Microbeam Techniques in Geosciences&r dquo\; at Imperial College\, London in 1998. \; Here we revisit the su bject to look at the range of techniques now available and the technologic al advances made in the intervening two decades.\nPast EMAS Regional Works hops were held in Finland (1994)\, Hungary (1996)\, Spain (1998)\, the Cze ch Republic (2000)\, Poland (2002)\, Slovenia (2004)\, Germany (2006)\, It aly (2008)\, the Netherlands (2010)\, Italy (2012)\, Austria (2014)\, and France (2016).\nThe core topics of the 13th EMAS Regional Workshop are:\n \nScanning electron microscopy (SEM) &ndash\; Imaging and X-ray microanaly sis\nElectron probe microanalysis (EPMA)\nCathodoluminescence (CL)\nElectr on backscatter diffraction (EBSD)\nTransmission electron microscopy (TEM) \nLaser ablation inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (LA-ICPMS)\n Secondary ion mass spectrometry (SIMS)\nNanoSIMS\nSynchrotron-based microa nalysis (XANES\, XRF)\nSample preparation and ion beam preparation includi ng focussed ion beam (FIB)\nRaman spectroscopy\nFourier-transform infra-re d spectroscopy (FT-IR)\nMicro-computed tomography (MicroCT)\nAtom probe to mography (APT)\n\nA technical tutorial by analytical experts on each of th e subject areas will consider the essential purpose and limitations of the technique and outline the recent advances. \; Applications talks by r enowned Earth Scientists will then describe how individual and combined te chniques are applied to a range of Earth Science research fields such as: \n\nVolcanology\nPalaeobiology\nPetrology\nHigh pressure experimental petr ology\nGeochemistry &ndash\; high and low temperature\nIsotope geochemistr y\nCosmochemistry\n\ntop\n \;\nScientific programme\nThe programme wil l consist of technical tutorials given by analytical experts and invited l ectures delivered by renowned Earth Science researchers\, three sessions o f contributed talks and two poster sessions. \; The invited lectures a nd poster abstracts will be published in the Workshop Book of Tutorials an d Abstracts. \; The official language of the workshop will be English. \nDownload the complete scientific programme.\ntop\n \;\nContributed t alks and poster presentations\nAll participants to the workshop are invite d to present their work in the form of either a poster or a contributed ta lk. Abstracts to be presented during the workshop must fit no more than tw o A4 pages\, using the Word-template available on the EMAS website (www.mi crobeamanalysis.eu/abstract-submission). \; Detailed guidelines are me ntioned on the template. \; Online submission details are given on the workshop webpage.\nThose presentations selected for contributed talks wil l have a 15-minute platform presentation. \; A further 12 posters will be selected for a lightning &lsquo\;3-minute&rsquo\; platform presentatio n in two dedicated sessions.\nLate poster abstract submission deadline is August 15th.\ntop\n \;\nPoster and contributed talk prizes\nA jury wil l decide on two prizes: One awarded by EMAS for the best poster contributi on and the second by MinSoc for the best contributed talk.\n \;top\n&n bsp\;\nEMAS Bursaries\nA number of EMAS bursaries are available to student members of the Society. They include a free &ldquo\;student&rdquo\; regis tration and 3 nights free accommodation package for the duration of the Wo rkshop at Wills Hall assigned by the Workshop. \; The conditions for t he award of an EMAS bursary are as follows:\n\nthe applicant must submit a n abstract for an oral or poster contribution\;\nthe applicant must be a s tudent member of EMAS\;\na letter from the applicant's supervisor supporti ng the application must accompany the application (see further).\n\nA numb er of EMAS bursaries are available to technician members of the Society. T hey include a free &ldquo\;student&rdquo\; registration and 3 nights free accommodation package for the duration of the Workshop at Wills Hall assig ned by the Workshop. \; The conditions for the award of an EMAS bursar y are as follows:\n\nthe applicant must submit an abstract for an oral or poster contribution\;\nthe applicant must be a member of EMAS and <\;30 years of age at the time of application\;\na letter from the applicant's s upervisor/manager supporting the application must accompany the applicatio n (see further).\n\nThe quality and relevance of the work presented in the abstract are the main criteria on which successful applications will be j udged. \; Previous bursary awardees may apply\; however\, a maximum of 2 bursaries per person is imposed.\nBursary applications must be sent to the Workshop Secretariat referring to the relevant poster contribution abs tract\, reaching it before 15 May 2018. \; Applicants will be notified of the allocation of an EMAS bursary by 15 June 2018.\ntop\n \;\nMine ralogical Society Bursaries\nThe MinSoc is also making bursaries available . They include a free &ldquo\;student&rdquo\; registration and 3 nights fr ee accommodation package for the duration of the Workshop at Wills Hall as signed by the Workshop\, valued at £\; 350 each.\nAs for the EMAS bur saries above\, those applying for the MinSoc Bursaries should note the fol lowing:\n\nthe applicant must submit an abstract for a poster contribution \;\nthe applicant must be a member of the MinSoc and <\;30 years of age at the time of application\;\na letter from the applicant&rsquo\;s supervi sor/manager supporting the application must accompany the application (see further).\n\nThe quality and relevance of the work presented in the abstr act are the main criteria on which successful applications will be judged. Bursary applications must be sent to the Workshop Secretariat referring t o the relevant poster contribution abstract\, reaching it before 15 May 20 18. Applicants will be notified of the allocation of a MinSoc bursary by 1 5 June 2018.\ntop\n \;\nRegistration\nOnline registration is available on the EMAS website (www.microbeamanalysis.eu/workshop-registration).&nbs p\; Participants are encouraged to complete registration and arrange for t heir payment\, preferably by 30 June 2018 to qualify for reduced rates.&nb sp\; Please note there is a limit to the total number of registrations so participants are encouraged to register early.\nWorkshop registration fees \nThe registration fee for respectively EMAS &\; MinSoc members\, non m embers\, students and EMAS Bursary recipients\, includes:\n\nA PDF copy of the workshop&rsquo\;s Book of Tutorials and Abstracts (extended abstracts of the invited lecturers and abstracts of the oral and poster contributio ns).\nThree lunches (Wednesday to Friday).\nRefreshment breaks during the workshop.\nThe welcome buffet (Tuesday 4 September).\nThe workshop dinner (Thursday 6 September.\nAccommodation for 3 nights (4-7 September) in an e n-suite room at Wills Hall including breakfast. \; In case of non-resi dent\, a discount of £\; 90 applies on all rates.\n\n\n\n\nStudent (I D required)EMAS / MinSoc memberNon-member\nEarly registration (by 30 June) £\; 350£\; 500£\; 600\nLate registration (as of 1 July)&pou nd\; 400£\; 550£\; 650\nNon-residentdiscount-£\; 90-£\ ; 90-£\; 90\n\n\nEMAS / MinSoc Bursary\nfree\nn/a\n\n\nExtra workshop dinner ticket\n£\; 55\n\n\n\n \;\ntop\n \;\nPayment\nPayment of the registration fee should be preferentially made through the EMAS we bsite (www.microbeamanalysis.eu) using the online PayPal system (no accoun t necessary)\; no credit card information will be stored on the EMAS websi te\; various payment options are available (e.g.\, credit cards) depending on your country. \; An invoice/receipt will be generated by the syste m. \; \;  \;Alternatively\, if you prefer to pay by bank trans fer or any other offline payment method\, please choose the 'pay offline' button and follow the instructions\; this will generate your invoice\, whi ch includes bank transfer and contact details.\ntop\n \;\nCancellation policy\nA refund of the registration fee (less £\; 50 administration costs) will be granted only if notification of cancellation is given to t he workshop secretariat before 01 August 2018. \; After this date no r efund will be made. \; Refunds will be processed after the Workshop.\n top\n \;\nInsurance\nThe organizers cannot be held responsible for any personal accident or damage to the property of the participants.\ntop\n&n bsp\;\nPersonal data \nPersonal information supplied to EMAS will be held on computer and will be used only for purposes connected with the activiti es of the European Microbeam Analysis Society.\ntop\n \;\nAccommodatio n\nAccommodation booked through EMAS is at Wills Hall (BS9 1AE) offering e n-suite rooms on a bed and breakfast basis. Car parking for a daily fee is available at Wills. Other hotels in Bristol can be accessed via normal bo oking and travel agent services.\ntop\n \;\nLocation\nThe workshop wil l be held at Wills Hall\, Parry&rsquo\;s Lane\, University of Bristol\, UK . See map at the bottom of this page.\nBristol is the largest city in the South West of England and was recently named the &ldquo\;Best place to liv e in the UK&rdquo\;\, 2017 (The Sunday Times). Famed for its engineering a nd naval history\, hot air balloons and modern gritty graffiti. It is 90 m inutes from London by train and has its own international airport.\ntop\n& nbsp\;\nHow to get to Bristol\n- By air:\nBristol Airport is eight miles ( 13 km) south of the city and has scheduled flights to many UK and European cities. To get to the University from Bristol Airport:\n\nThe Airport Fly er Express bus (service A1) runs approximately every ten minutes at peak t imes between the airport and Bristol Bus and Coach Station near the Univer sity campus.\nChecker Cars offer taxis from Bristol Airport. The journey s hould take around 30 minutes.\nFurther travel information is available fro m the Bristol Airport website.\n\nAlso rail services will connect to both London Heathrow and London Gatwick airports.\n- By train:\nBristol has two mainline train stations. Visitors should travel to Bristol Temple Meads a s it is closer than Bristol Parkway. To get to Wills Hall from Bristol Tem ple Meads:\n\nThe no. 3 bus will connect from city centre bus station to P arry&rsquo\;s Lane.\nTaxis are available from the exit to the station. The journey should take about 25 minutes.\n\nFind out more about rail service s via National Rail Enquiries.\n- By coach:\nCoaches from a range of UK ci ties arrive and depart from Bristol Bus and Coach Station on Marlborough S treet in the centre of Bristol.\nFor information about coach times and far es\, consult the National Express Coaches or Megabus websites.\n- By car: \nThe M4 and M5 motorways put both London and Birmingham within a two-hour drive\, while the M32 allows direct access from the M4 to the heart of th e city.\nDirections to the University campus from the M32 (also available as a Google Map):\n\nPostcode of Wills Hall is BS9 1AE\nFrom the city\, fo llow signs for Clifton then head out on the A4018\nOn the downs (open gree n area) turn left into Parry's Lane\nFrom J17 on M5 follow A4018 into Bris tol and turn right into Parry's Lane.\nTuesday 4th September - beware of r oad closures due to Tour of Britain Cycle race which starts and finishes o n Ladies Mile close to Wills Hall.\n\nIf travelling from the South and Sou th West\, the A4\, A38 and A37 provide direct access to the city centre (s ee Google map for A4\, Bath Road).\ntop\n \;\nKey dates\n\n\n\n\n15 Ma y 201815 May 201815 June 201815 June 201830 June 201815 August 20184-7 Sep tember 2018\n\n\ndeadline for submission of abstracts for oral and poster presentations.deadline for applications for EMAS Bursaries.notification of acceptance of oral and poster contributions.notification of decisions on EMAS Bursary applications.early registration deadline.deadline for submiss ion of late poster abstracts.EMAS 2018 Workshop\, Bristol\, Great Britain. \n\n\n\n\ntop\n \;\nInternational Scientific Committee\n\n\n\nFernanda Guimarã\;esStuart L. Kearns (Chair)Michael B. MatthewsKevin MurphyP eter Trelaor\nPTUKUKIRUK\n\n\n\ntop\n \;\nLocal Organising Committee\n \n\n\nStuart L. Kearns (Chair)Michael B. MatthewsLuc Van&rsquo\;t dackJon Wade\nUKUKBEUK\n\n\n\ntop\n \;\nWorkshop Secretariat\nEuropean Microbe am Analysis Society (EMAS)c/o University of AntwerpDepartment of Chemistry \, Research group PLASMANTMr Luc Van&rsquo\;t dackCampus Drie Eiken\, Univ ersiteitsplein 12610 Antwerpen-Wilrijk\, Belgiumtel: +32-3-265.23.43\,&nbs p\; fax: +32-3-265.23.43e-mail: luc.vantdack@uantwerpen.beURL: http://www. microbeamanalysis.eu/\ntop\n\n\n \;\n https://www.microbeamanalysis.eu /past-events/event/51-emas-2018-microbeam-analysis-in-the-earth-sciences DTSTART:20180904T070000Z DTEND:20180907T120000Z LOCATION:Wills Hall\, University of Bristol\, GB (Parrys Ln\, Stoke Bishop\ , Bristol BS9 1AE\, Vereinigtes Königreich) SUMMARY:EMAS 2018 - Microbeam Analysis in the Earth Sciences URL:https://www.microbeamanalysis.eu/past-events/event/51-emas-2018-microbe am-analysis-in-the-earth-sciences END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR