Botanical Nomenclature Training Course

The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew is organizing a one week Botanical Nomenclature course from 26–30 January 2015. The course is part of the DEST Modern Taxonomy Programme and is aimed at postgraduate students and early-career researchers in taxonomy.
Programme
Taught by Kew specialists with extensive practical experience, the course looks in detail at the essential principles of plant nomenclature according the the Code of Nomenclature for algae, fungi and plants (ICN). By the end of the week, participants will be able to apply good nomenclatural practice when undertaking taxonomic revisions, compiling checklists etc. This will be achieved by lectures illustrated with examples from the ICN, workshop sessions applying what has been learned to “real life” cases, and by encouraging participants to discuss nomenclatural problems they have encountered.
Duration and location
The course runs from Monday–Friday for one week: classes are taught in Kew’s Herbarium, Library, Art & Archives (situated next to the Main Gate to the Gardens); about 15 minutes’ walk from Kew Gardens Underground station (District Line/London Overground) and 10 minutes’ walk from Kew Bridge station (South West Trains).
Course costs
The course fee for non-Kew staff is 600 euros: this covers teaching costs and course materials; funds for travel to Kew and subsistence must be sought elsewhere.
Applications should be made using the registration form on the DEST website BY 10 OCTOBER 2014.

Further information and copies of this poster can be obtained from the course coordinator: Katherine Challis (k.challis@kew.org)