IRUG 12th Biennial Conference-Call for Abstracts



Call for Abstracts

Infrared and Raman Users Group 12th Biennial Conference (IRUG12)
Date: May 23-25, 2016
Venue: Ormylia Foundation - Art Diagnosis Centre, Ormylia, Chalkidiki, Greece

The 12th Infrared and Raman Users Group biennial conference (IRUG12) will take place May 23-25, 2016 at the Ormylia Foundation - Art Diagnosis Centre, Ormylia, Chalkidiki, Greece. Oral and poster presentations, addressing all aspects of the application of IR and Raman spectroscopies for the study, documentation and protection of the world’s cultural heritage are invited. ‘Advancements in IR and Raman Spectroscopies Applied in Archaeological Science’ is a special topic that will be addressed within the conference sessions. However, all topics are welcome.

Ormylia is situated in the beautiful hills of northern Greece near Mount Athos, a spiritual and artistic center dating to the 10th C. that is an UNESCO World Heritage site (http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/454). Important archaeological sites like Stageira, Aristotle’s birthplace, and Olynthus, best known for its well-preserved mosaic floors are nearby. Ormylia is located 80 km from the Thessaloniki International Airport ‘Makedonia‘, where direct flights arrive from Athens International Airport, Kalamata Airport and many EU countries.

Important dates:
Abstract submission (500 words) due: December 30, 2015 (Official conference language is English.)
Notification of acceptance: January 15, 2016
Final program: February 15, 2016
Registration due: April 30, 2016
Conference: May 23-25, 2016

Submission, registration and other information:
Conference fees: Normal 250 EUR, Student 150 EUR (includes conference kit, book of abstracts, welcome reception, all coffee breaks/lunches and conference dinner)
Conference website: http://www.irug12-ormylia.gr
Conference chair: Dr. Sophia Sotiropoulou (committee@irug12-ormylia.gr)
Conference secretariat: Katerina Karagianni (secretariat@irug12-ormylia.gr)
IRUG website: http://www.irug.org

About IRUG:
IRUG is a not-for-profit organization that is dedicated to the support and professional development of its participants by providing a forum for the exchange of IR and Raman spectroscopic information and reference spectra for the study of the world’s cultural heritage. We look forward to seeing you at the IRUG conference in Ormylia in May!


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