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4th Edinburgh Risk Conference RISK: Analysis, Assessment and Management Management School Edinburgh University 29th 31st March 2006 Risk is persuasive entering into daily life in a myriad of forms. A range of tools for the analysis and assessment of risk have been developed across a wide range of subject areas corporate finance, economics, engineering, environmental studies, mathematics, philosophy, sociology, management and political science. The management of risk is an important aspect of Finance, Insurance, Engineering, Transport, Health and Environmental Sciences. Papers have covered previously Aerospace, Chemistry, Defence Industries, Environment, Finance, Insurance, Marine, Medicine, Railways, Transport and Weather. The Conference will have invited and contributed papers as well as workshops. All accepted papers will appear in the Conference Proceedings. Organising Committee Professor Chris Adcock (Sheffield University), Professor John Andrews (Loughborough University), Dr Jake Ansell, (Edinburgh University) Professor Frank Coolen (Durham University), Dr Michael Phillips (Leicester University), Dr Alison Smart (Manchester Business School), Professor L Thomas (University of Southampton), Dr Peter Moles (Edinburgh University), Professor Lesley Walls (University of Strathclyde) Conference Administrator: Nicola Jackson Communication Address: Dr Jake Ansell, Risk Conference, Management School, William Robertson Building, 50 George Square, Edinburgh University, EH8 9JY. Tel No 0131 650 3806, Fax 0131 668 3053, e-mail [log in to unmask] Social Programme There will be a welcome reception on the evening of 29th March 2006 and conference dinner on 30th March 2006. Accommodation Accommodation will be in standard or en-suite University residences, or alternatively information on hotels and guest-houses can be provided. Submission of Papers Acceptance of contributed papers will be on the basis of a single A4-page abstract which must reach the local organisers by 15th November 2005. They should be sent either to e-mail [log in to unmask] or alternative on 3.5-inch disk to Dr Jake Ansell at the conference address. Authors will be notified by e-mail by 15th December 2005 of acceptance and final full paper should be sent by 15th February 2006. Conference Fees (VAT Exempt) Conference fee covers includes finger buffet on 29th March 2006, coffee/tea and lunch on 30th and 31st March 2006 and Conference Dinner on 30th March 2006. Conference fee Academic and RSS Fellows: £210 Non-Academics: £250 Research Students: £165 Residential fee (Bed & Breakfast at Pollock Halls, The University of Ediburgh for nights of 29th and 30th March 2006) Standard £58 En-suite £90 Late Registration fee for applications received later than 1st March. All payments must be made before the Conference (unless otherwise arranged with Conference Administrator). Payments may be made by cheque or by cash by 1st March 2006 to avoid late registration fee. All payments to be made in pounds sterling. 4th Edinburgh Risk Conference RISK: Analysis, Assessment and Management Management School Edinburgh University 29th 31st March 2006 APPLICATION FORM To be returned to Dr Jake Ansell, Management School, William Robertson Building, University of Edinburgh, 50 George Square, Edinburgh, EH8 9JY, Fax 0131 668 3053, e-mail: [log in to unmask] SURNAME .....................FORENAME ......................................TITLE............. JOB TITLE ORGANISATION (including full address) .............................................................................................................................. .............................................................................................................................. .............................................................................................................................. .............................................................................................................................. .ADDRESS FOR CORRESPONDENCE (if different from above) .............................................................................................................................. .............................................................................................................................. TEL No . FAX No ..............................E-MAIL Please tick your requirements and complete the total cost: £ Conference Fee ........... Residential Fee (Bed and Breakfast for 29th and 30th March) ........... Late Registration Fee . Total Cost ........... Payment Enclosed Invoice Required SPECIAL DIETARY REQUIREMENTS ............................................................ SIGNATURE ...........................................................................DATE ........... PAYMENT: All cheques should be made payable to The University of Edinburgh and sent to Dr Jake Ansell at above address.