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Dear colleagues

*with apologies for cross-posting*

Insect Taxonomy and Field Sampling Skills

5 - 9 March 2018

Free course and accommodation plus travel expenses contribution**

Oxford University is running a free five-day workshop in Insect Taxonomy and Field Sampling Skills, funded by the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC).

• Gain practical experience relevant to your academic and professional needs
• Analyse your own insect specimens in a supportive setting
• Receive a starter kit of essential equipment for sample collection and preservation

The workshop is offered free of charge and this includes five days’ workshop attendance, full-board accommodation and a generous contribution towards travel expenses.

** Priority registration is available for NERC-funded (50% or higher) doctoral students until 31 July 2017. Thereafter, any remaining places will be open to other doctoral students, early career researchers and professionals in the environmental sciences.

For more information and to register please see www.conted.ox.ac.uk/taxonomy.