SECOND CIRCULAR AND CALL FOR ABSTRACTS

May 12-13, 2011

Tartu, Estonia
Doctoral student conference
Next generation insights into geosciences and
ecology
Keynote speakers:
David Wardle (Sweden)
David J Siveter (UK)
Camille Parmesan (USA)
Martin Zobel (Estonia)

Organized by:
BACKGROUND
The organizers are happy to invite doctoral students of earth sciences and ecology from Estonia and abroad
to present their original research. The conference title "Next generation insights into geosciences and
ecology" refers to the doctoral students as our future scientists as well as to the novel ideas and methods
presented at this conference. Doctoral students' conference is special for other reasons too - it is organized
and held only by PhD students.

STUDENT COMMITTEE
Kadri Koorem - Department of Botany, University of Tartu
Inga Hiiesalu - Department of Botany, University of Tartu
Sergei Põlme - Department of Botany, University of Tartu
Elo Rasmann - Department of Zoology, University of Tartu
Karin Truuver - Department of Geology, University of Tartu
Tuuli Kauer - Institute of Ecology, Tallinn University

ADVISING COMMITTEE
Meelis Pärtel - Department of Botany, University of Tartu
Ülo Mander - Department of Geography, University of Tartu
Kalle Kirsimäe - Department of Geology, University of Tartu
Toomas Tammaru - Department of Zoology, University of Tartu
Tiiu Koff - Institute of Ecology, Tallinn University
Alvar Soesoo - Institute of Geology, Tallinn University of Technology
Hardi Tullus - Institute of Forestry and Rural Engineering, Estonian University of Life Sciences

INVITED SPEAKERS
David A. Wardle - Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, Sweden
“Long term drivers of aboveground-belowground linkages: evidence from islands,
chronosequences and invaders”
David J. Siveter - University of Leicester, UK
“Exeptionally preserved fossils: window on the evolution of life”
Camille Parmesan - University of Texas, USA
The title of the talk will be specified
Martin Zobel - University of Tartu, Estonia
“Plant ecologist’s view on mycorrhizal symbiosis”
VENUE
Dorpat Conference Centre, Tartu, Estonia

CONFERENCE PROGRAM
Registration: May 11 evening - May 12 morning, 2011.
Scientific sessions: May 12-13.
The scientific program will consist of invited lectures, oral presentations and poster presentations.
Conference dinner May 12 evening.
Excursion on May 14.

CORRESPONDENCE
All correspondence (including registration, abstract submission and application for sponsorship) should be
addressed to the Conference Secretariat:
Kadri Koorem Inga Hiiesalu
Institute of Ecology and Earth Sciences Institute of Ecology and Earth Sciences
Department of Botany Department of Botany
40 Lai St 40 Lai St
51005, Tartu, Estonia 51005, Tartu, Estonia
Phone: +372 737 6263 Phone: +372 737 6263
Fax: (+372) 737 6222 Fax: (+372) 737 6222
E-mail: kadri.koorem@gmail.com e-mail: inga.hiiesalu@gmail.com

CONFERENCE TOPICS
Novel research on the following fields are welcome:
Plant ecology Human geography
Mycology Regional planning
Botany Physical geography
Ecophysiology Landscape ecology
Zoology Geology
Hydrobiology Paleoecology
Animal ecology Nature conservation
Geoinformatics Forestry
Cartography Agriculture
REGISTRATION
The Conference is open to everyone and free of charge. Please send all details in the attached registration
form to the Conference Secretariat (kadri.koorem@gmail.com or inga.hiiesalu@gmail.ee) before March
28 if it includes abstract submission or before April 29 for late registration.

FINANCIAL SUPPORT
Organizers may provide full or partial financial support for doctoral students that covers travel and/or
accommodation costs on a competitive basis. Applicants should have an accepted abstract for oral or poster
presentation. Request for funding should be indicated on the registration form.

ABSTRACT SUBMISSION
Abstracts are accepted for oral or poster presentation. Please indicate your preference when submitting.
Please send the abstract to the Conference Secretariat (kadri.koorem@gmail.com or
inga.hiiesalu@gmail.com).The deadline for abstract submission is March 28.
Abstract format: Abstract is limited to one A4-size page, text only without any figures or tables. Top,
bottom, left, and right margins 25 mm.
Presentation: Oral/Poster (choose appropriate). Times font, 14 pt.
Title: Upper and lower case, left justified, Times font, 14 pt, bold.
Author names: Upper and lower case, left justified, first name first, surname last, Times font, 12pt.
Underline the name of the presenter.
Affiliations: Upper and lower case, left justified, Times font, 10 pt. Numbered superscripts should be used
to indicate the affiliation of each contributor. E-mail address can be added in parentheses at the end of the
corresponding contributor’s affiliation.
Main text: Single-spaced text, Times 10 pt font, no section headings.
Length: maximum 300 words.

IMPORTANT DATES
Registration opens Jan 31
Abstract submission opens Jan 31
Abstract submission closes Mar 28
Decision on abstracts and funding Apr 15
Late registration closes Apr 29
ACCOMMODATION
If you wish organizers to book you a room, indicate so on the registration form. If you wish to make a
reservation on your own, a list of hotels in Tartu can be found at http://www.visittartu.com/tartu-city-
tourism-information/accommodation-in-ta rtu/hotels-in-tartu

TRAVEL GUIDELINES
Tartu can be reached by plane; train or bus from Tallinn or Riga.
Tartu airport: www.tartu-airport.ee/eng
Tallinn airport: www.tallinn-airport.ee/eng
Bus transportation: www.bussireisid.ee
Information about Tartu city: http://www.tartu.ee/?lang_id=2
 Doctoral student conference
REGISTRATION FORM

Next generation insights into geosciences and ecology

May 12-13, 2011. Tartu, Estonia

Please return registration form by March 28th for oral or poster presentation or by April 29th for
late registration. Please print in ink or type. Form can be sent via email:
kadri.koorem@gmail.com or inga.hiiesalu@gmail.com

PERSONAL INFORMATION

Last name …………………………………..

First name …………………………………..

Affiliation …………………………………..
Position …………………………………..

E-mail address …………………………………..

Mailing address …………………………………..
Country …………………………………..

CONFERENCE

I will participate in the following Yes

events
Conference May 12
Coffee and lunch breaks May 12
Conference dinner May 12
Conference May 13
Coffee and lunch breaks May 13
Post-conference trip May 14

Special dietary requirements:.......................................................................................

Preferred presentation (oral/poster): …………..

Study topic (e.g plant ecology) …………............

HOUSING

One place in double

I will need a room room (if you have a Date for Date for
booked by Single preference who you would
check-in check-out
organizers like to share a room with,
write the name also)
Tartu hotel
(www.tartuhotell.ee)
single: 26 eur, double:
40 eur
Hotel Dorpat
(www.dorpat.ee)
Single: 41 eur, double
53 eur
Tartu hostel
(www.tartuhostel.eu)
Single 20 eur, double
30 eur

Additional housing opportunities can be found at:

http://www.visittartu.com/tartu-city-tourism-information/accommodation-in-ta rtu/hotels-in-tartu

SPONSORSHIP

I would like to apply for Approximate

Yes
financial support for cost (in euros)
Travel costs
Housing costs