[BERG] SPRG at the Burn - 4-6th March 2016

Dear BERGers, Apologies for cross posting but I've had a lot of mail returned to sender and I wanted to make sure the following information had reached you all. Please do get in touch if you would like to attend what is shaping up to be a great meeting. Best wishes, Emily *From:* Emily Messer *Sent:* 27 October 2015 09:23 *To:* &#39;sprg(a)st-andrews.ac.uk&#39; *Subject:* FW: SPRG at the BURN – 4-6th March 2016 Dear all, Just a reminder for those of you who wish to attend the Burn next year to reply to this message as outlined below. Those of you who have already responded (and that I have confirmed your slot), you all have your places secured already. With very best wishes, Emily and Nicola *From:* Emily Messer *Sent:* 08 October 2015 12:43 *To:* &#39;sprg(a)st-andrews.ac.uk&#39; *Cc:* McGuigan, Nicola *Subject:* SPRG at the BURN – 4-6th March 2016 Dear SPRGers - Core members, current research staff and PhD students, Associates (Apologies to Hannah for slight copyright of her email from last year’s meeting) The time has come again for SPRG (Scottish Primate Research Group) to plan their annual gathering at The Burn in Glenesk, Angus. For those of you who are new to SPRG, the meeting is a chance for all members to get together in the beautiful surroundings of The Burn, to discuss research that is going on within our group, and of course to walk, chat, play games, eat, drink, and be (very) merry. You can find more details about the venue on their website (http://www.goodenough.ac.uk/the-burn). This year’s meeting has moved from the usual post-Christmas gathering in January to March, so please do not the change of dates to *4th-6th of March 2016.* *We can arrive from 4pm on Friday 4th – and leave 2pm on Sunday 6**th** March 2015* Nicola McGuigan and I will be organising this year’s meeting which also happens to be the 20th anniversary of SPRG meeting at the Burn. As always, there will be a series of research talks given throughout the weekend, please do consider giving a talk. These do not need to be polished talks and the Burn is a great place to discuss recent studies. Timing will depend upon number of offers, and we can negotiate! The costs of staying at The Burn are heavily subsidised by the Charitable Trust, and so remain very reasonable. The prices for this year are £160 for staff (those in full time employment, and who wish to have a single occupancy room – limited availability) and £124 for students, unwaged members, and/or those who share rooms. This price includes accommodation and all meals. To confirm your place at the Burn, please could you send a deposit of £60 to Nicola McGuigan by the end of October (31/10/15), her bank details are as follows. On the bank reference could you include your name and Burn, this will help us to track those who have paid. Account number: 00645345 Sort code: 80-05-28 Bank reference: Burn*your name* By signing up you are confirming that you will pay £60 should you cancel after 1st February 2016 and we are unable to fill your place. To help keep things as organised as possible, please then send me an email at- E.Messer(a)hw.ac.uk and include the following details in your email: *Use the subject header*: The SPRG Burn meeting *Give your name*: *If you prefer a single room* (noting additional cost, and no promises): *Dietary requirements*: (if any) *This statement* “I confirm that I will pay £60 should I be unable to attend and my place is not filled”. *If you are interested in giving a talk: *(provide topic-specific titles can be firmed up later) Places are limited, so don't miss your chance. In the first instance, bookings are restricted to members and associates of SPRG. However, should places be left unclaimed from mid-January onwards, invitations will be opened up to colleagues from further afield. Reply early to avoid disappointment. If you have a non-SPRG colleague whom you know would like to come and give a talk please discuss with me – we usually have one or two external folk to spice things up! We will follow up with more details about the anniversary meeting nearer the time. Best wishes, Emily and Nicola -- *New paper out: http://www.nature.com/articles/srep15030 <http://www.nature.com/articles/srep15030> * *Emily. J. E. Messer PhD* *Postdoctoral Research Associate​* ​Room 1.56D David Brewster Building School of Life Sciences Heriot Watt University Edinburgh EH14 4AS ​ Tele: +44 (0) 131 451 8009 Email: emily.j.e.messer(a)gmail.com Twitter: @emilyjemesser Personal website: http://emilymesser.weebly.com/