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StatoilHydro offer unique subsidised excursion to Spitsbergen in connection with the 33rd IGC in Norway, August 2008
 
The outstanding Svalbard round-trip is now offered as a pre-congress excursion, and the price is greatly reduced. Register now for this unique chance to see Svalbard, there are still a few places available on excursion No. 44.

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Invitation letters for visa applications
Officially signed letters of invitation are now being sent to all participants from countries where a visa to Norway is required. If you need particular information included in the letter for your visa application, please send a request for the necessary information to: invitations.33igc@congrex.no. The requirement for receiving a letter is an accepted abstract or paid registration.
Symposia daily schedule now available
You may now check which days individual symposia are running. Please note that minor adjustments may still take place.
Download the daily schedule (PDF 43Kb) »
Symposia for first and second part of Congress
If you want to check whether a symposium takes place in the first or second part of the Congress, the overall science programme division between the two parts is found here.
Download Science Programme Division 22 April update (PDF 17 Kb) »
Excursion queries
If you have questions regarding any of our excursions, the excursion leaders are available for contact and advice.
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Transport to the Congress Centre included in registration fee
Following an agreement with the Norwegian Railway System (NSB), participants registered for full or half Congress can use their participant badge to travel by train between the venue and Oslo City Centre, as well as Gardermoen Airport, at no extra cost. NB: The agreement does not include travelling with the Airport Express Train ("Flytoget"), only the ordinary NSB trains.
Hotel accommodation
Oslo is a small city with a limited supply of hotel rooms. We urge you to reserve accommodation immediately, as you may risk hotels being fully booked and a long daily commute to the Congress. Please be sure to make a hotel reservation when registering, or by contacting the Congress Secretariat.
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Geoscience World Congress 2008

“Earth System Science: Foundation for Sustainable Development”

In collaboration with the International Union of Geological Sciences (IUGS) and many other international and national organisations, the National IUGS Committees in the five Nordic Countries (Norden): Norway, Denmark, Finland, Iceland and Sweden, hereby invite you to join the 2008 Congress.

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International Polar Year 2007-2008
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