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VAC26
Twenty-Sixth Victorian Algebra Conference
2–3 October, 2008
School of Mathematical and Geospatial Sciences
RMIT University, Victoria 3000, Australia
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.
- Register for VAC26 (for those who attended VAC24 or VAC25)
- Register for VAC26 (new participants)
- View registrations
- Submit an abstract
- View abstracts
- Conference timetable
- Linked timetable (draft version only)
The Conference Dinner will be held on Thursday evening.
The duration of general presentations will be 25 minutes plus 5 minutes for questions. The venue has inbuilt computer projection and a windows computer with standard applications.
Keynote talks will be given by Professor Arun Ram of the University of Melbourne and Dr Murray Elder of the University of Queensland.
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.
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
If you require accommodation, please contact the conference organiser as soon as possible.
HOW TO GET THERE
- Map of RMIT University
- In the mornings and early afternoon, talks will be in the Access Grid Room 8.9.66 (Building 8, Level 9, Room 66). Building 8 is accessible from Swanston St, between Latrobe St and Franklin St. Each day after the coffee break in the afternoon, we will move to an alternative venue. On Thursday it will be Room 8.9.41 and on Friday it will be Room 8.9.43. These rooms are just along the corridor and around the corner from the Access Grid Room.
- Registration and coffee will be in the Mathematics Staff Room 8.9.03 (Building 8, Level 9, Room 3).
- Conference Location
CONFERENCE DINNER
The conference dinner will be on Thursday the 2nd of October, from 6.45 onwards, at the Thai Classic Restaurant, 507 Nicholson St, Nth Carlton (telephone 9347 3233). There is a vegetarian banquet for $25 per head, and a non-vegetarian banquet for $29 per head. The winner of the Gordon Preston Prize will be announced at the dinner.
If you have special dietary requirements, could you please contact the conference organiser well in advance of the dinner.
CONFERENCE ORGANISER
- Dr Graham Clarke
email: g.clarke@rmit.edu.au
phone: +61 3 9925 3225
SPONSORS