DRAFT Symposium Programme - final programme TBC
Registration
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general overview of Symposium goals
Welcome Address & Opening talk
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Buffet food will be served
Welcome Reception
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weather dependent
Local stargazing/dark sky visit
Mayo Dark Sky Park
For those arriving on Saturday, there is a chance to register for the symposium
Registration
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Keynote Address
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Theme: A European View on Light Pollution [overview of current picture /challenges /opportunities]
Plenary Talks (x 2)
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Coffee
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Theme: Action for Light Pollution [policy /legislation / model best practices in Europe]
Plenary Talks (x 3)
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Lunch will be served in the Nephin Restaurant - this lunch is covered by your symposium fee
Lunch
Nephin Restaurant, Mulranny Park Hotel
Theme: Lighting in Society [planning social environments/climate actions/crime]
Plenary Talks (x 2)
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Focus: Biodiversity / Ecology [eg Field work at European Sites ]
Research Presentations 1 (x 3)
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Plenary/Panel discussion/Conclusions
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Coffee Break / Poster session
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Field trip to National Park/Mayo Dark Sky Park | Reception & talk at Visitor Centre | Stargazing/Planetarium Experience
Field Trip
Wild Nephin Ballycroy National Park
Opening address
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Focus: Dark Skies in Sustainable Development Themes
Research Presentations 2 (x 2)
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Coffee Break / Poster Session
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1: Measuring Sky Brightness 2: Preparing Dark Sky application 3: Effective communication on Light Pollution
Parallel Session/Workshops: Dark Sky Tools
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Focus: Wellbeing and Cultural
Research Presentations 3 (x 3)
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Discussion/Conclusions
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Poster Session
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Lunch will be served in the Hotel Bar
Lunch
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Light Pollution Activism [Mixed themes – eg NGOs / Funding / Partnerships]
Plenary Session Talks (x 3)
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Coffee
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Guest Speaker 3
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Theme: Organisation in Europe [IDA Collaboration / Symposium Structure / Future Goals]
Plenary Session talks (x 3)
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Discussion/Conclusions
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also includes Announcement next symposium
Symposium Closing Talk
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Dinner will be served in the hotel's maginficent restaurant
Dinner
Nephin Restaurant, Mulranny Park Hotel
Social Event / Storytelling / Music
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