Event Date:
01/10/2012 - 08:45 - 03/10/2012 - 16:00 Event Description:
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The 16th SANCIAHS Symposium, jointly organised and sponsored by the Water Research Commission, the University of Pretoria and the Department of Water Affairs, will be held on 1-3 October 2012 at the University of Pretoria, South Africa.
The Symposium will bring together scientists in the fields of hydrological sciences to share experiences and to exchange ideas on advances in hydrology for the management of finite water resources in the face of potential climate change impacts. Therefore the Symposium calls for abstracts (poster or oral) on the following sub-titles:
- Advances in hydrological prediction and climate change forecasting
- Hydrology, climate variability, climate change and water resource management
- Advances in remote sensing and other earth and hydrological observation
- Paleohydrology and climate change
- Water and Energy
- Hydropedology and Hydrology
- Groundwater - surface water interactions
- Ecosystems and Hydrology
- Water Quality and Hydrology
- Alternative sources of water in water-scarce regions
- Hydrology, uncertainty and decision-making
- Hydrological processes
- Hydrology and sustainability
Submission of Abstracts and Papers
The abstract should be a brief summary of the paper’s primary premise and findings, no more than 150words and should adhere to the example template (see example template). The deadlinefor submission of abstracts is 27 April 2012. Participants will be notified of the outcome of the selection process and whether the submission has been accepted for a poster or verbal presentation by 15 June 2012.
Participants whose submissions (posters and verbal presentations) are accepted for presentations will be expected to submit a full written version of the paper (see example template), before 15 August 2012 for inclusion in the proceedings which will be available on CD at registration.
Abstracts and papers should be submitted to Dr John Ndiritu: John [dot] Ndiritu [at] wits [dot] ac [dot] zaand should contain the words 'Abstract SANCIAHS 2012' or 'Paper SANCIAHS 2012' in the subject line.
Symposium fees (inclusive of VAT)
Delegates: R1900.00
Full-time students: R900.00
The Symposium fees (inclusive of VAT) will cover all teas, lunches, Symposium function (cocktail party and dinner), book of abstracts and the CD of the proceedings.
To register as a bona fide full-time student you should provide a signed declaration from the University you are enrolled at.
Online registration is now open, please follow the URL link www.up.ac.za/sanciahs and register.
Accommodation
All delegates should arrange their own accommodation and transport during the symposium, and there are a number of hotels and B&B’s available in Pretoria (see web links for details). The University of Pretoria will make available a limited number of student residence accommodations at a reasonable rate (details to be provided later).
Contacts
Registration and general queries: Mrs Zagry Scholtz: Zagrys [at] wrc [dot] org [dot] za (Zagrys [at] wrc [dot] org [dot] za)
Abstracts and Papers: Dr John Ndiritu: John [dot] Ndiritu [at] wits [dot] ac [dot] za
Technical and website: Prof Hannes Rautenbach: Hannes [dot] Rautenbach [at] up [dot] ac [dot] za
Programme and general queries: Mr Wandile Nomquphu: wandilen [at] wrc [dot] org [dot] za
Sponsorship Opportunities
There is quite a few sponsorship opportunities available to companies and individuals that want to partner in the organisation of the 16th SANCIAHS National Hydrology Symposium. The opportunities include:
- Dinner sponsorship
- Refreshments
- Conference Bags sponsorship
- Field Excursion
- Speakers, etc.
If you are interested in becoming a sponsor please contact Mrs Zagry Scholtz on Zagrys [at] wrc [dot] org [dot] za
