XVII International Congress on the Carboniferous and Permian
GENERAL INFORMATION
Registration
The registration desk is located in Hackett Hall during the Ice-breaker on Sunday 3 July. From Monday 4 July, the registration desk will be moved to The Undercroft (beneath Winthrop Hall with the clock tower). Staff at the registration desk will be able to assist you with any queries you may have relating to your registration and social function bookings. The registration desk will be open during the following times:
Sunday 3 July (Hackett Hall) 17:00-19:00 pm
Monday 4 July (The Undercroft) 08:30-17:00 am
Tea and lunch breaks
Lunch, morning and afternoon tea are included in your registration fee and will be served in The Undercroft during the programmed breaks. Drinks will be provided at the end of each day during the Poster Session at The Undercroft. If you are an accompanying member and would like to attend these functions, please see the staff at the registration desk. An additional ticket is A$50/day/person.
Internet access
Several computers in the Slide Preparation room are available for delegates to access internet. Please limit your time to ten minutes so that the facilities can be shared by as many delegates as possible.
Mobile phones
As a courtesy to speakers and other delegates, please ensure your mobile phone is turned off or in silent mode during all sessions and social functions.
Posters
All posters will be displayed concurrently at The Undercroft from Monday to Friday. Poster and drinks sessions are scheduled at 17:00-18.30 on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday. In addition, posters will be on display during morning/afternoon tea and lunch breaks on Monday-Tuesday and Thursday-Friday. The first author’s name will be displayed on poster boards. Please find your poster board and attach your poster on Monday. All poster’s must be removed by lunchtime Friday 8 July. It is the presenter’s responsibility to place and remove their poster and the Congress organisers will not be responsible for posters left behind at the end of the Congress.
Speakers’ preparation room
The speakers’ preparation room is located on the first floor of Geology-Geography Building (Room 123) and will be open at 18:00-20:00 pm on Sunday 3 July and 8:30 am-17:00 pm on Monday-Tuesday, Thursday-Friday. All speakers must take their presentation to the speakers’ preparation room a minimum of four hours prior to their presentation, or the day before if presenting in a morning session.
Congress venues
The UWA campus map shows the various venues for the Congress.
Public transportation between UWA and City downtown
A public transportation map, detailed bus numbers, and timetables will be provided in the Congress bag.
Taxis
The best pick-up and/or drop-off point is the Visitor Centre near the main University entrance from Mounts Bay Road–Winthrop Avenue corner (see venue map).
Taxis in Perth: the main operators to ring are
- Swan Taxis Telephone 131330
- Black & White Taxis Telephone 131008
You can also go direct to a taxi rank (these are located at shopping centres, hotels, airports, main rail stations and in and around the CBD), or hail a vacant cab on the highway.
Car Parking
Council meter (coin) parking is available along Fairway, a short walk from the department.
Visas
International visitors to Australia require a visa or an electronic travel authority (ETA). Information can be found at www.eta.immi.gov.au
Travel/flights/transport
Perth is serviced by 13 international, four domestic and ten regional airlines. Information on these can be found at www1.perthairport.net.au
Within Perth, information on bus and rail travel can be found at www.transperth.wa.gov.au
Money
Australia's largest banks all have branches in Perth city centre, and most have branches either on the UWA campus or in neighbouring suburbs, and there are automatic teller machines (ATMS) on campus. All major international credit cards are widely accepted, but not all businesses accept all cards and some may charge transaction fees. Foreign exchange outlets are available at the Perth International and Domestic Airports, in Perth City and Fremantle and at most banks.
Insurance
Registration fees for the congress and excursions do not include insurance of any kind. It is strongly recommended that all delegates take out their own travel and medical insurance prior to coming to the congress. The congress and excursion organizers will take no responsibility for any participant failing to insure.
Dietary requirements
Morning and afternoon teas and lunch will be provided on the Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday of the Congress as part of the registration fee. At the time of registration, please advise us of any special dietary needs so that we may be able to make alternative arrangements for you.
Climate
Perth enjoys a mild Mediterranean climate. July is in mid-winter when the mean daily maximum temperature is 18°C and the mean overnight minimum is 8°C. July is the wettest time of the year in Perth with an average 150 mm of rain for the month. However this is the most pleasant season to undertake field work in the warmer, semi-arid regions of the northern Perth, Carnarvon and Canning Basins where it is the dry season. View the www.bom.gov.au website for more information on local climate.
Useful Maps
Map of The University of Western Australia
www.uwa.edu.au/campus_map
Map of Perth City:
http://www.planetware.com/map/perth-map-aus-aus480_n.htm
Map of Fremantle:
http://www.visitfremantle.com.au/NR/rdonlyres/4D7F622D-04D7-4EB1-8E78-4D0BE7AF3720/0/Fremantle_map_oct_09.pdf
