EDIT - European Distributed Institute of Taxonomy -

Systematics will not only be the first meeting of the federation of European systematic societies BioSyst EU, but also the 7th meeting in the biennal series of meetings of the Systematics Association (UK) and the 11th annual meeting of the GfBS (Germany).
This major conference will cover all taxonomic groups and methodological avenues to encourage synergy in the European systematics community at large. Currently, several symposia are being considered, dedicated a.o. to Microbial systematics, Flower morphology, Species circumscription and concepts. Workshops will be dedicated a.o. to Annonaceae, Web-based taxonomy, Bryophyte evolution. During or adjacent to the symposium, training sessions will be given for the EDIT Scratchpads (limited attendance).

With the increasing international concern about iodiversity loss and other biodiversity-related issues, there are significant Biodiversity Informatics challenges associated with assisting biodiversity researchers in their work. Particular problems include heterogeneity; the interdisciplinary nature of Biodiversity Informatics; conflicts of expert opinion (e.g. in classification); tracking data provenance; and management of “sensitive data”. In this workshop we shall concentrate on current database- and data-related challenges. This international workshop follows on from a national workshop held in Cardiff, UK, in 2008 entitled “Biodiversity Informatics: challenges in modelling and managing biodiversity knowledge”.

With the increasing international concern about iodiversity loss and other biodiversity-related issues, there are significant Biodiversity Informatics challenges associated with assisting biodiversity researchers in their work. Particular problems include heterogeneity; the interdisciplinary nature of Biodiversity Informatics; conflicts of expert opinion (e.g. in classification); tracking data provenance; and management of “sensitive data”. In this workshop we shall concentrate on current database- and data-related challenges. This international workshop follows on from a national workshop held in Cardiff, UK, in 2008 entitled “Biodiversity Informatics: challenges in modelling and managing biodiversity knowledge”.

2nd European Congress of Conservation Biology

Prague, Czech Republic.

Find more information here.

With the increasing international concern about iodiversity loss and other biodiversity-related issues, there are significant Biodiversity Informatics challenges associated with assisting biodiversity researchers in their work. Particular problems include heterogeneity; the interdisciplinary nature of Biodiversity Informatics; conflicts of expert opinion (e.g. in classification); tracking data provenance; and management of “sensitive data”. In this workshop we shall concentrate on current database- and data-related challenges. This international workshop follows on from a national workshop held in Cardiff, UK, in 2008 entitled “Biodiversity Informatics: challenges in modelling and managing biodiversity knowledge”.

2nd European Congress of Conservation Biology

Prague, Czech Republic.

Find more information here.

With the increasing international concern about iodiversity loss and other biodiversity-related issues, there are significant Biodiversity Informatics challenges associated with assisting biodiversity researchers in their work. Particular problems include heterogeneity; the interdisciplinary nature of Biodiversity Informatics; conflicts of expert opinion (e.g. in classification); tracking data provenance; and management of “sensitive data”. In this workshop we shall concentrate on current database- and data-related challenges. This international workshop follows on from a national workshop held in Cardiff, UK, in 2008 entitled “Biodiversity Informatics: challenges in modelling and managing biodiversity knowledge”.

2nd European Congress of Conservation Biology

Prague, Czech Republic.

Find more information here.

With the increasing international concern about iodiversity loss and other biodiversity-related issues, there are significant Biodiversity Informatics challenges associated with assisting biodiversity researchers in their work. Particular problems include heterogeneity; the interdisciplinary nature of Biodiversity Informatics; conflicts of expert opinion (e.g. in classification); tracking data provenance; and management of “sensitive data”. In this workshop we shall concentrate on current database- and data-related challenges. This international workshop follows on from a national workshop held in Cardiff, UK, in 2008 entitled “Biodiversity Informatics: challenges in modelling and managing biodiversity knowledge”.

2nd European Congress of Conservation Biology

Prague, Czech Republic.

Find more information here.

2nd European Congress of Conservation Biology

Prague, Czech Republic.

Find more information here.

ALTER-Net Summer School 2009

The ALTER-Net Summer School shall contribute to durable integration and spread of excellence within and beyond the network, with a view to promote interdisciplinary approaches. The 2009 Summer School will focus on:

* Biodiversity and ecosystems in Europe;

* Ecosystem processes, function, services and benefits;

* Resilience of social and natural systems;

* Valuation of biodiversity and ecosystem services;

* Linking biodiversity research with policy and the public.

Experts will give lectures on the themes mentioned above. Guided by tutors in the afternoons, working groups will discuss implications of findings for actual European ecosystems and their services and compile these in a written report. An excursion will illustrate land-use change in the Provence.

For further details, please see the attached flyer or visit the Summer School website (address below).

To apply
Online information, the preliminary programme and application forms are available the website below.

The deadline for applications is 31 may 2009. Successful applicants will be notified by 15 July 2009.

ALTER-Net Summer School 2009

The ALTER-Net Summer School shall contribute to durable integration and spread of excellence within and beyond the network, with a view to promote interdisciplinary approaches. The 2009 Summer School will focus on:

* Biodiversity and ecosystems in Europe;

* Ecosystem processes, function, services and benefits;

* Resilience of social and natural systems;

* Valuation of biodiversity and ecosystem services;

* Linking biodiversity research with policy and the public.

Experts will give lectures on the themes mentioned above. Guided by tutors in the afternoons, working groups will discuss implications of findings for actual European ecosystems and their services and compile these in a written report. An excursion will illustrate land-use change in the Provence.

For further details, please see the attached flyer or visit the Summer School website (address below).

To apply
Online information, the preliminary programme and application forms are available the website below.

The deadline for applications is 31 may 2009. Successful applicants will be notified by 15 July 2009.

ALTER-Net Summer School 2009

The ALTER-Net Summer School shall contribute to durable integration and spread of excellence within and beyond the network, with a view to promote interdisciplinary approaches. The 2009 Summer School will focus on:

* Biodiversity and ecosystems in Europe;

* Ecosystem processes, function, services and benefits;

* Resilience of social and natural systems;

* Valuation of biodiversity and ecosystem services;

* Linking biodiversity research with policy and the public.

Experts will give lectures on the themes mentioned above. Guided by tutors in the afternoons, working groups will discuss implications of findings for actual European ecosystems and their services and compile these in a written report. An excursion will illustrate land-use change in the Provence.

For further details, please see the attached flyer or visit the Summer School website (address below).

To apply
Online information, the preliminary programme and application forms are available the website below.

The deadline for applications is 31 may 2009. Successful applicants will be notified by 15 July 2009.

ALTER-Net Summer School 2009

The ALTER-Net Summer School shall contribute to durable integration and spread of excellence within and beyond the network, with a view to promote interdisciplinary approaches. The 2009 Summer School will focus on:

* Biodiversity and ecosystems in Europe;

* Ecosystem processes, function, services and benefits;

* Resilience of social and natural systems;

* Valuation of biodiversity and ecosystem services;

* Linking biodiversity research with policy and the public.

Experts will give lectures on the themes mentioned above. Guided by tutors in the afternoons, working groups will discuss implications of findings for actual European ecosystems and their services and compile these in a written report. An excursion will illustrate land-use change in the Provence.

For further details, please see the attached flyer or visit the Summer School website (address below).

To apply
Online information, the preliminary programme and application forms are available the website below.

The deadline for applications is 31 may 2009. Successful applicants will be notified by 15 July 2009.

ALTER-Net Summer School 2009

The ALTER-Net Summer School shall contribute to durable integration and spread of excellence within and beyond the network, with a view to promote interdisciplinary approaches. The 2009 Summer School will focus on:

* Biodiversity and ecosystems in Europe;

* Ecosystem processes, function, services and benefits;

* Resilience of social and natural systems;

* Valuation of biodiversity and ecosystem services;

* Linking biodiversity research with policy and the public.

Experts will give lectures on the themes mentioned above. Guided by tutors in the afternoons, working groups will discuss implications of findings for actual European ecosystems and their services and compile these in a written report. An excursion will illustrate land-use change in the Provence.

For further details, please see the attached flyer or visit the Summer School website (address below).

To apply
Online information, the preliminary programme and application forms are available the website below.

The deadline for applications is 31 may 2009. Successful applicants will be notified by 15 July 2009.

ALTER-Net Summer School 2009

The ALTER-Net Summer School shall contribute to durable integration and spread of excellence within and beyond the network, with a view to promote interdisciplinary approaches. The 2009 Summer School will focus on:

* Biodiversity and ecosystems in Europe;

* Ecosystem processes, function, services and benefits;

* Resilience of social and natural systems;

* Valuation of biodiversity and ecosystem services;

* Linking biodiversity research with policy and the public.

Experts will give lectures on the themes mentioned above. Guided by tutors in the afternoons, working groups will discuss implications of findings for actual European ecosystems and their services and compile these in a written report. An excursion will illustrate land-use change in the Provence.

For further details, please see the attached flyer or visit the Summer School website (address below).

To apply
Online information, the preliminary programme and application forms are available the website below.

The deadline for applications is 31 may 2009. Successful applicants will be notified by 15 July 2009.

EDIT's 14th Network Steering Committee will take place at the BGBM, Berlin.

ALTER-Net Summer School 2009

The ALTER-Net Summer School shall contribute to durable integration and spread of excellence within and beyond the network, with a view to promote interdisciplinary approaches. The 2009 Summer School will focus on:

* Biodiversity and ecosystems in Europe;

* Ecosystem processes, function, services and benefits;

* Resilience of social and natural systems;

* Valuation of biodiversity and ecosystem services;

* Linking biodiversity research with policy and the public.

Experts will give lectures on the themes mentioned above. Guided by tutors in the afternoons, working groups will discuss implications of findings for actual European ecosystems and their services and compile these in a written report. An excursion will illustrate land-use change in the Provence.

For further details, please see the attached flyer or visit the Summer School website (address below).

To apply
Online information, the preliminary programme and application forms are available the website below.

The deadline for applications is 31 may 2009. Successful applicants will be notified by 15 July 2009.

EDIT's 14th Network Steering Committee will take place at the BGBM, Berlin.

ALTER-Net Summer School 2009

The ALTER-Net Summer School shall contribute to durable integration and spread of excellence within and beyond the network, with a view to promote interdisciplinary approaches. The 2009 Summer School will focus on:

* Biodiversity and ecosystems in Europe;

* Ecosystem processes, function, services and benefits;

* Resilience of social and natural systems;

* Valuation of biodiversity and ecosystem services;

* Linking biodiversity research with policy and the public.

Experts will give lectures on the themes mentioned above. Guided by tutors in the afternoons, working groups will discuss implications of findings for actual European ecosystems and their services and compile these in a written report. An excursion will illustrate land-use change in the Provence.

For further details, please see the attached flyer or visit the Summer School website (address below).

To apply
Online information, the preliminary programme and application forms are available the website below.

The deadline for applications is 31 may 2009. Successful applicants will be notified by 15 July 2009.

ALTER-Net Summer School 2009

The ALTER-Net Summer School shall contribute to durable integration and spread of excellence within and beyond the network, with a view to promote interdisciplinary approaches. The 2009 Summer School will focus on:

* Biodiversity and ecosystems in Europe;

* Ecosystem processes, function, services and benefits;

* Resilience of social and natural systems;

* Valuation of biodiversity and ecosystem services;

* Linking biodiversity research with policy and the public.

Experts will give lectures on the themes mentioned above. Guided by tutors in the afternoons, working groups will discuss implications of findings for actual European ecosystems and their services and compile these in a written report. An excursion will illustrate land-use change in the Provence.

For further details, please see the attached flyer or visit the Summer School website (address below).

To apply
Online information, the preliminary programme and application forms are available the website below.

The deadline for applications is 31 may 2009. Successful applicants will be notified by 15 July 2009.