36th General Assembly ESC 2-7 September 2018 Valletta MALTA
The 36th General Assembly of the European Seismological Commission
The Department of Geosciences of the University of Malta is pleased to invite seismologists, geologists and engineers to the 36th General Assembly of the European Seismological Commission (GA ESC) that will be held from the 2nd to the 7th September 2018 in Valletta, Malta.
The Assembly is primarily a meeting ground for academics and researchers working in the field of seismology and related applications, including applied and social aspects of seismology, such as earthquake hazard and risk, earthquake engineering, education and awareness, and risk prevention.
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Sessions and abstracts
Over 40 sessions have been proposed covering different areas of seismology and more. Have a look at the list of sessions and their summary here, and submit an abstract here. The deadline for abstract submission is 31st March 2018.
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Young Seismologists Training Course (YSTC)
The European Seismological Commission will organise an advanced school from August 27th to 31st of August 2018. This year's training course will be dedicated to Array Seismology and it will be held at Malta University Residence. The programme will involve a series of lectures, seminars, discussions and practical exercises. Young scientists (MSc and PhD students, as well as Post Doctorates) are invited to apply. Deadline for applying to the YSTC is 31st March 2018. More details to be announced soon, here.
Local Organizing Committee
Sebastiano D'Amico (Chairperson)
Pauline Galea
George Bozionelos
Daniela Farrugia
Matthew Agius
Lucienne Bugeja
Damiano Pesaresi
Scientific Committee
Sebastiano D'Amico (Department of Geosciences, University of Malta, Malta) - Chairperson
Matthew Agius (Ocean and Earth Science National Oceanography Centre, University of Southampton, UK)
Dario Albarello (Department of Physical Sciences Earth and Environment, University of Siena, Italy)
Ruben Borg (Department of Construction and Property Management, University of Malta, Malta)
Remy Bossu (European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre - EMSC, France)
George Bozionelos (Department of Geosciences, University of Malta, Malta)
Michel Campillo (Joseph Fourier University, France)
Ina Cecić (Slovenian Environment Agency, Slovenia)
Claudio Faccenna (Laboratory Experimental Tectonics, Science Department - University of Roma TRE, Italy)
Daniela Farrugia (Department of Geosciences, University of Malta, Malta)
Pauline Galea (Department of Geosciences, University of Malta, Malta)
Mariano Garcia-Fernandez (Department of Geology, MNCN - CSIC, Spain)
Maria-Jose Jiménez (Department of Geology, MNCN - CSIC, Spain)
Paivi Mäntyniemi (Department of Geosciences and Geography, University of Helsinki, Finland)
Adrien Oth (European Center for Geodynamics and Seismology, Luxembourg)
Stefano Parolai (National Institute of Oceanography and Applied Geophysics, Italy)
Damiano Pesaresi (National Institute of Oceanography and Applied Geophysics, Italy)
Kyriazis Pitilakis (Geotechnical Engineering Division, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece)
Johannes Schweitzer (NORSAR, Norway)
Important Dates:
• Abstracts submission is now available online.
• Scientific Sessions are now available
• 31-March-2018: Deadline for abstract submission / Deadline for YSTC registration
• 31-Apr-2018: Notification of acceptance of abstracts
• 31-Apr-2018: Notification acceptance of students for YSTC
• 25-May-2018: Cut-off Early bird registration
• 20-Aug-2018: Cut-off registration for “booking” of field trips
• 20-Aug-2018: Cut-off date for registration (after this date online registration
will be still available but on site fee will apply)
• 27 - 31 August 2018: Young Seismologists Training Course
• 2 - 7 September 2018: 36th General Assembly of the European Seismological Commission (GA ESC), Valletta, Malta.
• 5 September 2018: Social Dinner
REGISTRATION FEES
STATUS Until 25-May 2018 Until 20-Aug-2018 On Site
Regular 350€ 450€ 550€
Student 250€ 350€ 450€
Accompanying person 125€ 125€ 125€
Conditions and cancellation policy:
• Registration must be accompanied by a payment
• Registration fees are not transferable
• Registrations cancelled up to 8th June 2018 will be eligible for an 75% refund
• Registrations cancelled after 8th June and up to 31st July will be eligible for 50% refund
• Registrations and services cancelled after 31st July are not refundable
ESC2018-GA will provide a poster printing service. Attendees who wish to have their posters printed must effect payment and send the pdf of the poster (esc2018@um.edu.mt) by not later than 26th August. Posters may be collected at the registration desk.
The LOC can also assist with on-site printing needs but at least 24 hours are needed for on-site orders.
The cost for poster printing is 35€.
Posters will be printed on coated paper in A0 format
REGISTRATION FEES:
STATUS Until 25-May 2018 Until 20-Aug-2018 On Site
Regular 350€ 450€ 550€
Student 250€ 350€ 450€
Accompanying Person 125€ 125€ 125€
REGISTER HERE
Conditions and cancellation policy:
• Registration must be accompanied by a payment
• Registration fees are not transferable
• Registrations cancelled up to 8th June 2018 will be eligible for an 75% refund
• Registrations cancelled after 8th June and up to 31st July will be eligible for 50% refund
• Registration and services cancelled after 31st July are not refundable
The Local Organizing Committee (LOC) is now accepting Abstracts *.
Please note that the abstract limit is 800 words and no figures are allowed.
The Deadline for abstract submission is 31-March-2018
ESC 2018 will be focused on sessions related to the latest research, methodologies,
technological developments and regional studies, ensuring lively and productive debates.
SUBMIT YOUR ABSTRACT
* The Abstracts will be withdrawn automatically by the LOC if at least one of the Authors has not finalised the registration before 25-May-2018
Travel to Malta:
Several airlines fly to Malta (Luqa International Airport) from most major European cities, as well as smaller airports.
The national airline, Air Malta, is kindly offering a discount to ESC2018 participants booking directly with the company.
A discount voucher is available via the registration process. Terms and conditions are available here.
Also information about how to reach the venue are available here.
Important information on accommodation:
You may find a list of suggested hotels here. The prices quoted are only valid if a booking is made directly with the hotel.
This list is by no means exhaustive, and a large number of hotels/hostels/apartments are available through online booking.
We strongly suggest that you stay in the general area of Valletta/Msida/Gzira/Sliema/St.Julian’s/Cottonera since bus travel may be quite slow especially during rush hours.
One final note of caution: Malta is very busy in the summer period, and especially because of the 2018 Valletta European Capital of Culture (V18) we expect an increased influx of tourists, and heavy hotel booking. We therefore urge you to book accommodation as early as possible .