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