Amphibian Conservation Research Symposium 2014

Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th May. Zoological Society of London
Following on from the success of the Amphibian Conservation Research Symposium (ACRS) in Manchester in 2012, and the Joint Meeting of the British Herpetological Symposium (BHS) and ACRS at the Natural History Museum in London in 2013, we are pleased to announce the next ACRS will be hosted by the Zoological Society of London on the 10th and 11th of May 2014.

The overall theme of the symposium is evidence-based amphibian conservation, with an emphasis on applied in situ and ex situ research. The aim of this symposium is to share the research findings of universities, zoos, veterinarians and individuals, and provide a forum for discussion, networking and collaboration.

Details of the symposium are as follows:

Plenary speakers:
Dr Jaime Garcia Moreno - Amphibian Survival Alliance
Professor An Martel and Professor Frank Pasmans - University of Ghent
John Buckley - Amphibian and Reptile Conservation Trust

Dates: Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th May 2014

Approximate timings:
Saturday: 10am to 5:40pm (registration from 9am)
Sunday: 10am until 3:30pm, followed by post-conference activities (registration from 9am)

Location:
ZSL Huxley Lecture Theatre
Zoological Society of London
Outer Circle
Regent’s Park
London, NW1 4RY

Directions to ZSL can be found here and a map to the meeting rooms can be found here.

Friday night/Saturday night activities:
There will be a symposium dinner in the Garden Area at the Edinboro Castle on the Saturday evening (spaces are limited). Please see below for menu options and remember to make your selection when you register (N.B. prices vary).

Handmade West Country Beef Burger & Mature Cheddar, served in a bun, Colemans English Mustard Coleslaw, Batavia Lettuce, Beef Tomato, Topped with Fried Red onions served with a Beetroot, New Potato & Dill Salad £11

Handmade Pork and Chorizo Burger, served in a bun, Colemans English Mustard Coleslaw, Batavia Lettuce, Beef Tomato, Topped with Fried Red onions served with a Beetroot, New Potato & Dill Salad £12

Farm Assured Chicken Fillet Burger, served in a bun, Colemans English Mustard Coleslaw, Batavia Lettuce, Beef Tomato, Topped with Fried Red onions served with a Beetroot, New Potato & Dill Salad £11

Portobello Mushroom & Halloumi served in a bun, Colemans English Mustard Coleslaw, Batavia Lettuce, Beef Tomato, Topped with Fried Red onions served with a Beetroot, New Potato & Dill Salad £11

Skewered Half Shropshire Chicken served with a classic Caesar Salad £14

Seasoned 10oz Rib Eye Steak with Colemans English Mustard Coleslaw, Plum Tomatoes, Batavia Lettuce, Topped with Fried Red onions £18

Whole Sea Bass with Herb Butter served with a Beetroot, New Potato & Dill Salad £15

Rump Steak Sandwich served in a bun, Colemans English Mustard Coleslaw, Batavia Lettuce, Beef Tomato, Topped with Fried Red onions served with a Beetroot, New Potato & Dill Salad £11

If attending the symposium dinner, please don't forget to include the cost of the meal if already selected from the menu above.

You can also order from the main pub restaurant menu on the night. Please take a look at the pub website for further details: http://www.edinborocastlepub.co.uk/food/

We will have some space reserved at the Edinboro Castle on Friday 9th May for those that arrive in London the night before the talks start.

Our post-symposium tours of the ZSL Amphibian and Reptile House are now full, but you can still see ZSL’s fantastic collection of herps and other creatures during the break sessions. Post-symposium, there are still spaces to go and seek out amphibians in adjacent Regent’s Park with Froglife. There will also be a contingent heading back to the Edinboro Castle for some more liquid refreshment.

Prices for both days:
Full price: £50
Students: £35 BHS and ISCCA members: £45
Student BHS/ ISCCA members: £32
One-day attendance is half-price

This price includes ample tea and coffee, and a sandwich lunch, in addition to free access to ZSL London Zoo during symposium breaks.

Saturday night dinner: variable - see above

Student bursaries may be available to cover registrations costs. Please email amphibiansymposium@gmail.com for more information.

To register please complete the online Registration Form below, or download the word document and send to amphibiansymposium@gmail.com.

Our talk slots are now filled, but we strongly encourage you to submit an abstract for a poster. Please complete the online abstract submission form below. Posters should relate to the broad theme of amphibian conservation research.

Registration deadlines:
Registration deadline: 1st May 2014

Payment:
Please use Paypal where possible (if the name of the delegate differs from the name on the Paypal account please include a message with your payment outlining these details):

If you do not have a Paypal account follow this link to set one up, alternatively we will accept a cheque or bank transfer. Please email us for bank details or postal address for cheques.

Click here to register online for ACRS 2014

Click here to submit an abstract for ACRS 2014

Click here to download the poster