The deadline for submission of abstracts for the upcoming IGU Regional Conference in Krakow, Poland, has now been extended to 27th January 2014.

Please note the following important dates and visit the conference website for further informationwww.igu2014.org

   27 January 2014 – Deadline for submitting abstracts for papers and posters

25 February 2014 ? Notification of results of abstract reviews

10 March 2014 ? Publication of the provisional conference programme

2 April 2014 ? Deadline for early registration fee payment

15 May 2014 ? Deadline for regular registration fee payment

18-22 August 2014 ? IGU Regional Conference in Krakow

The International Geographical Union (IGU) also announces the availability of travel grants to help defray the costs of participation in Regional Conference. Please note that, due to limited availability of funds, the IGU Travel Grants provide only a partial contribution to registration, transport and accommodation. A maximum of US$1000 will be awarded to successful candidates.   For further information and an application form, please contact Professor Mike Meadows atmmeadows@mweb.co.za