THE 24TH CONGRESS OF THE SOUTHERN AFRICAN SOCIETY FOR QUATERNARY RESEARCH
26 – 31 May 2024
IMPORTANT DATES
Conference dates: 26th – 31st May 2024
Abstract submissions deadline: 31 March 2024
Financial support deadline: 31 March 2024
Registration deadline: 30 April 2024
LOCATION & CONFERENCE VENUE
The congress will be held at the Old Mill Lodge in the Cango Valley in foothills of the Swartberg mountains near the town of Oudtshoorn, in the Western Cape Province of South Africa.
ACCOMMODATION
Rooms are available at the Old Mill at special bed and breakfast conference rates: R650 per night per person sharing and R850 per night per single person.
Contact the manager : Renier Goss oldmill@mdwireless.co.za (reference: SASQUA 2024)
https://oldmillgardenroute.co.za/accommodation/rooms
There are also a variety of other accommodation options in the Cango Valley as well as nearby Oudtshoorn to suit a range of budgets.
PROGRAMME
Sunday 26th May: Arrivals, Icebreaker (details to be confirmed)
Monday 27th May: First day of conference
Tuesday 28th May: Second day of conference
Wednesday 29th May: Fieldtrip(s) [Boomplaas Cave, Cango Caves]
Thursday 30th May: Final day of conference, SASQUA Business Meeting (BGM), Conference Dinner
Friday 31st May: Optional training workshops, Departures
REGISTRATION & ABSTRACT SUBMISSION
Delegates from an African institution:
SASQUA Members: R4000
Non-SASQUA Members: R4500
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Delegates based at an institution outside Africa:
SASQUA Members: Euro 300
Non-SASQUA Members: Euro 350
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Non-salaried* rates:
Delegates from an African institution: R2500
Delegates based at an institution outside Africa: Euro 200
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Daily conference attendance fee: R500
*Non-salaried = students, ECRs, postdocs
The registration fee surcharge will be used as a contribution to support and boost student attendance.
Registration fees include daily lunches and refreshments, icebreaker event, field excursion and conference dinner.
Payment details:
Please pay the fees by bank transfer or Credit Card (PayFast payment gateway using link below) before 30 April 2024 and send the proof of payment to: sasquacomms@gmail.com
Bank: ABSA Bank
Account Name: SASQUA
Account Number: 9054912711
Bank Branch Name: Durban city, branch code: 632005
Swift Code: ABSA ZA JJ
Reference: (SASQUA2022 + YOUR INITIALS + YOUR SURNAME)
*Input amount value needs to be in Rands
**When using the PayFast credit card option please add the transaction fee of 3.2% plus R 2.00. E.g. SASQUA Member from an African Institution rate = R4130
STUDENT SUPPORT
We will be offering limited support to students and ECRs, to apply please download and fill out the form (below) and submit to sasquacomms@gmail.com (include email subject line: SASQUA 2024 Student Support)
FIELD EXCURSION
Details to follow
POST-CONGRESS WORKSHOPS
Details to follow
INSTRUCTIONS FOR PRESENTERS
Oral presentations: 12 minutes talk with 3 minute question time
Posters: A0 size, portrait orientation
ANY QUESTIONS?
Email the Local Organising Chair Dr Lynne Quick: lynne.j.quick@gmail.com
Or contact us on: sasquacomms@gmail.com
