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VAC25
Twenty Fifth Victorian Algebra Conference
23–24 September, 2007
Department of Mathematics and Statistics
La Trobe University, Victoria 3086, Australia
NEW!! Photo Slide Show
This year's conference is being held on the Sunday and Monday immediately before the 51st AustMS Annual Meeting, which is also at La Trobe University.
AIMS
The aim of the annual Victorian Algebra Conference is to foster communication between algebraists in Australia in general and in Victoria in particular. We interpret algebra quite broadly, including areas such as topological algebra, algebraic logic, graph theory and coding theory.
We particularly encourage talks by students. Most students talk about original research undertaken as part of their thesis. But beginning students can give a survey talk on their thesis topic. Students should feel free to give the same talk at the VAC and the AustMS meeting. There is a prize for the best student talk.
REGISTRATION AND ABSTRACTS
There is no fee for registration.
The deadline for submission of abstracts has passed.
The duration of general presentations will be 25 minutes plus 5 minutes for questions. The venue has inbuilt computer projection, a windows computer with standard applications, two overhead projectors and a whiteboard.
The invited speaker is Dr Marcel Jackson.
TRAVEL GRANTS
We particularly encourage graduate students to give presentations on their work. All graduate students from Australian universities, regardless of their intention to give a talk, are entitled to apply to the organisers for a small travel contribution. (The amount will depend on the number of applicants.) This contribution is given as a cheque upon presentation of travel and/or accommodation receipts to at least the value of the amount being reimbursed.
Students from outside Melbourne who are speaking at the AustMS Meeting can apply to the AustMS for an additional contribution to travel expenses.
Australian participants in financial need may also apply for a small travel contribution. Participants should indicate on the registration form if they wish to apply for assistance. Unfortunately, it is not possible to provide any contribution to costs for non-Australian participants.
THE GORDON PRESTON PRIZE
The Gordon Preston Prize is awarded for the best presentation at the VAC given by a current student based at an Australian university. The presentations will be judged by a panel appointed by the executive committee. The winner of the prize will receive $200.
ACCOMMODATION
We recommend that you book accommodation early, as the conference is in the week before the AFL Grand Final.
HOW TO GET THERE
- Map of La Trobe University
- Talks will be in the Szental Lecture Theatre; see HO/SZ on map.
- Registration and coffee will be in the Mathematics Common Room (Room 211, Physical Sciences 2); see PS2 on map.
- Transport information New!
- Sunday 23 September: free parking in the white area of Car Park 2.
- Monday 24 September: passes for the white area of Car Park 2 are available, please contact the conference organiser.
CONFERENCE DINNER New!
The conference dinner will be on Sunday 23 September at
There will be a choice of
- vegetarian banquet for $25, or
- non-vegetarian banquet for $28.50.
The restaurant is BYO. Some wine and beer will be provided by the conference.
If you have special dietary requirements, could you please contact the conference organiser well in advance of the dinner.
CONFERENCE ORGANISER
SPONSORS
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