The SAEON Graduate Student Network invites you to celebrate SAEON’s 10 years of research by joining INDIBANO 2012, themed: “Understanding Our Changing World”.
There is an exciting opportunity for a limited number of GSN members to win a place to attend the GSN Indibano with all travel and accommodation expenses paid by SAEON.
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here for the first announcement and example of abstracts.
The first call for abstracts closes 25 July 2012 - send us your abstract and avoid disappointment.
The theme of this year’s Indibano is: "Understanding our changing world."
How to attend?
There are a limited number of places at the Indibano and attendance is secured through selection of submitted abstracts by SAEON. Those members whose abstracts are selected will get to attend, with all transport and accommodation expenses covered.
Please note: SAEON can only fund travel within South Africa. International travel cannot be covered.
Entry of abstracts is only open to registered post-graduate students who are members of the GSN. To become a member see our website<https://sites.google.com/a/saeon.ac.za/saeon-gsn/join-us>
To enter you need to send your abstract (in the format below) to the GSN gsn@saeon.ac.za) before 25 July 2012, together with your contact details.
Abstract instructions
Abstracts must be based on original research already done or being done by the GSN member during the course of their postgraduate degree. The research should be in line with SAEON's and the GSN's main research focus which is Long Term Environmental Observation Research. Think how your research fits within this theme and keep your abstract focused and concise. Abstracts should be no longer than 300 words. Author names should be given at the top along with full contact details and affiliations. (A sample abstract is attached).
What is the Indibano?
The indibano is a meeting for GSN members that takes place once a year. Students get to network amongst themselves and researchers, and will participate in a workshop aimed to obtain valuable skills for their future.
- Students present their own work in a conference-style presentation.
- There will be a workshop where you can learn valuable skills for your studies.
- There will be plenary talks and interaction times with leading researchers in a wide diversity of fields.
- As well as a number of exciting outings to see beautiful natural sites, including a visit to a wetland rehabilitation site Endandale, Pietermaritzburg organised by SAEON grasslands, forests and wetlands node.
When is the Indibano?
This year the Indibano will be hosted from Sunday 26 August until Wednesday 29 August, providing 3 nights and 4 days of exciting GSN activities. For most selected attendees travel will take place on Sunday morning and Wednesday afternoon.
Where is the Indibano?
The Indibano will be held in WESSA’s Umgeni Valley Nature Reserve in Howick, KwaZulu Natal Midlands, a gorgeous reserve inhabited by giraffe, zebra, a variety of antelopes and a multitude of bird species. Accommodation and meals are provided at a lovely venue situated in the magnificent gorge below the famous Howick falls.
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Melissa K. Boonzaaier
PhD in Marine Biology
Iziko South African Museum
Cape Town, South Africa
Work: +2721 467 7242
Cell: +2783 772 6481
SAEON-GSN Communications Co-ordinator
