Review of 10 2nd Avenue Houghton Estate in Houghton, Johannesburg

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Jun 132013
 

10 2ND AVENUE HOUGHTON ESTATE is a 5 Star Boutique Hotel situated in the exclusive suburb of Houghton Estate, with effortless style and exquisite luxury nestled into landscaped, lush gardens.

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Only 20 minutes from OR Tambo International Airport, within easy reach of the business hubs of Rosebank, Braamfontein, Johannesburg, and Sandton, and surrounded by a variety of recreational activities, 10 2ND AVENUE HOUGHTON ESTATE is conveniently located 5 minutes away from the Rosebank Gautrain Station which links to OR Tambo International Airport, Pretoria and Sandton.

Liaising or lazing, conferencing or conversing, guests will find the hotel and its staff eagerly attentive and suitably equipped.

The chefs are always on hand to create culinary delights, from impressive dinners to lunches to “Champagne” breakfasts, be it for a special occasion or particular dietary requirement. Whether guests are looking to conduct business in tranquillity or relax in comfort, the staff and management will ensure their expectations are ever exceeded by offering ‘Gracious Living in Luxury’.

Boardrooms

The venue is well suited for those who are looking to conduct business and conferences within a service driven yet relaxed environment with excellent cuisine and style. The Clivia Room can accommodate corporate gatherings for up to 5 Guests, The Estate Boardroom up to 24 guests, and the Wisteria and Agapanthus Rooms up to 10 guests for more intimate meetings. A small business Centre is also available.

10 2ND AVENUE HOUGHTON ESTATE offers Half Day and Full Day Boardroom Packages in light and spacious Boardrooms ideal for upmarket, exclusive, discreet and private meetings.

Presidential Suite

The luxurious Presidential Suite with 3 Luxury rooms and its own 2 private balconies is situated in the original Estate House.

The suite with spacious en suite bathroom has a separate lounge area suitable for private meetings or just relaxing in with the additional LCD Screen, independent satellite connection and “wet” bar. One balcony leads off from the master bedroom overlooking the beautiful gardens, while the other extends from the lounge area overlooking the terrace and swimming pool.

Luxury Rooms

The 11 Luxury Rooms revolve around private courtyards with soothing water features. 4 of the Luxury Rooms have their own private balconies while two of the other Luxury Rooms share a terrace area.

The spacious Luxury Rooms with en suite bathrooms, work station and sitting area are a celebration in luxurious comfort, softly decorated to create an elegant sophisticated feel with soft stylish touches reminiscent of an English country house. A serene haven, at the close of another dynamic day.

Room Amenities

Fresh Fruit on arrival in the room

LCD Screens and Speaker Docks for iPod & iPhone / Clock radio

Electronic Safe

Full Bouquet of DSTV Satellite TV

Air-Conditioning

Complimentary Limited Soft Drink Mini Bar including Mineral Water

Complimentary Wireless Internet Access

Fireplaces or Underfloor Heating

Bath and Separate Shower

Towelling robes & slippers

Personalised direct Telephone Number in Your Room

Coffee / Tea Making Station together with our Homemade Short Bread

Hairdryer

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Press Regulation and Accountability Conference in Pretoria

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Jun 122013
 

The Press Regulation and Accountability Conference will be held on the 30th of August 2013 at the UNISA main campus in Muckleneuk, Pretoria, Gauteng.

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In the wake of the UK Leveson enquiry, debates surrounding the regulation of the press and journalistic responsibility have come to the fore on a global stage. This conference aims to address what these developments mean within an African context. It will be hosted jointly by the School of Media and Journalism Studies at Rhodes University, Grahamstown and the Department of Communication Science at UNISA, Pretoria, as part of the collaborative – Media Policy and Democracy Project.

Questions of media accountability and the regulation of the press, have received much attention recently, in South Africa and around the globe.

These debates have raised a number of questions relating to the South African press accountability system including  the level of public trust in the press, the effectiveness of press self-regulation, a perceived lack of quality journalism and a decrease in journalistic ethics, concerns regarding regulation of the press and fears that in South Africa, the freedom of the press are under threat.

The UK phone hacking scandal of have brought to the fore global debates about a decrease in journalistic quality and a lack of journalistic ethics. Critics have argued that the individual’s right to human dignity must be adequately safeguarded from unnecessary damage in the press. A balance should be struck between the right to dignity and the rights of freedom of expression. However, parallel debates continue which are concerned with a marked decline on research indices in global press freedom. Africa registers disappointingly and consistently small press freedom ratings while in many places,  journalists face intimidating barriers to freedom of speech and inhibiting pressure from authorities, regulators and governments.

The main focus of this forum is the following question:

How can the press be best regulated in a way which both improves standards of journalism and holds the press satisfactorily accountable, whilst also safeguarding the freedom of the press from government interference, censorship and self-censorship?

This colloquium will include a variety of the foremost thinkers on press accountability and monitoring, Providing  a platform for the discussion of the various complexities and challenges surrounding the regulation of the press in an emerging democracy. Key media policy makers, will be invited to this event, so that discussions at this forum can both help to inform policy decision makers, as well as feed directly into the expected upcoming discussions on a South African Media Appeals Tribunal.

The key concepts and themes for discussion at this conference are:

  • Normative theories of the press and possible revisions of these perspectives
  • The role(s) and responsibility of the press in an emerging democracy
  • Public trust in the press and transparency in news organisations
  • Press freedom in Africa: a continental perspective
  • Journalistic and editorial ethics and codes of ethics
  • The relationship of the press to government and other centres of power
  • Press freedom and freedom of expression
  • Press accountability and systems of regulation – what is best practice?
  • The global impact of the UK Leveson investigation and related events

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Review of 7th Street Guest House in Melville, Johannesburg

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Jun 112013
 

7th Guest House located in the heart of Melville, Johannesburg and provides holiday and business tourists, a home away from home. Personalised boutique style rooms, with complimentary tailor made services, makes each stay at 7th Street Guesthouse an unique experience.

It is a family owned guesthouse, with 18 en suite offering each client a personalised service. Breakfast is included in the tariffs, with dinner and lunch also catered for on request. Airport pick-up and transfers are also arranged by the guesthouse owner, who is on site all day, to ensure the visitor’s personal day to day needs are catered for on an ongoing basis.

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Accommodation

All 18 bedrooms have en-suite bathrooms, with most rooms having their own outdoor garden and entrance. Each room has its own work station, chair and dresser, fitted hair dryer, television, Wi-Fi internet access and DSTV. Tea and coffee facilities are available in all rooms, with bar fridges stocked with complimentary mineral waters, milk and juices. Bathroom and shower amenities are also provided for daily.

Facilities

  • Airport transfers
  • Bars and Restaurants in 7th Street within walking distance
  • Office Facilities
  • Braai
  • Coffee Facilities and Honesty Bar
  • Breakfasts, Lunch & Dinner
  • Internet Wi-Fi / Hotspots
  • Late night check in service
  • Daily laundry service
  • TV / DSTV Channels in all bedrooms
  • Safe and secure on-site parking
  • 24 hour security (CCTV cameras)
  • Tours can be arranged on request

Conferences

  • A fully equipped conference facility to hold at least 24 delegates with Flip charts & Stationery, Overhead projector, Proxima, Pull Down screen.
  • Corporate packages available on request, including, morning coffee & tea, lunches as well as afternoon tea and biscuits.
  • Day conferences or team building packages can be facilitated.

Functions

  • Ideal space for private functions such as Dinners, Small Weddings, Kitchen Teas, Birthday Parties etc. Catering on request.

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6th Biennial Conference of the Southern African Neurological Rehabilitation Association in Sandton, Johannesburg

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Jun 072013
 

The SANRA Conference is of interest to all healthcare professionals dealing with stroke rehabilitation patients and all patients who need neuro-rehabilitation after a debilitating event. The conference will be held on 28th to 30th August 2013 at the Hilton Hotel 138, Rivonia Road, Sandton, Johannesburg, Gauteng.

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Who Should Attend?

Speech Therapists
Occupational Therapists
Physiotherapists
Psychologists
Nurses
Social Workers
Rehabilitation Doctors
Neurologists
Neurosurgeons
Psychiatrists
Biokineticists
Registrars in the field on Neurology

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Review of EES-SIYAKHA Conference Centre in Parktown, Johannesburg.

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Jun 062013
 

EES-SIYAKHA is a leading Training and Consulting firm, with expertise in all fields related to Human Resource Development, Employment Equity, BEE and Transformation. It is close to the Johannesburg, Rosebank and Sandton Central Business Districts, in the historic Parktown. Less than five minutes from the M1 Highway and a convenient distance from OR Tambo International Airport.

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The EES-SIYAKHA Conference Centre offers a choice of three upmarket, air-conditioned, well-equipped meeting rooms and a range of competitively priced whole or half day conference packages.

All prices include standard conference equipment and venue hire. The conference packages can be structured to meet your organisational needs, and they cater for all specific dietary requirements. Complimentary notepads, pens and mints are provided. They have a separate lunch and tea room where one can relax and talk to fellow delegates.

EES-SIYAKHA is within easy reach of Johannesburg’s many entertainment, sporting and historical destinations. Johannesburg Zoo and Zoo Lake are close by, with a wide variety of restaurants in the character-filled suburbs of Greenside, Melville, Parkview and Parkhurst. The conference centre is also only a short drive from Johannesburg’s well known shopping malls.

It provides the perfect setting for seminars, workshops, smaller conferences, as well as client briefings, board meetings, power breakfasts and more intimate brain-storming or team building sessions.

Standard Conference equipment included in the package includes:

  • Markers and Erasers
  • Large White Screen
  • Digitial Surround Sound System
  • Flips Charts and White Boards with Pens
  • CD and DVD Players
  • Power Points
  • Floor Pedestal

Equipment available on Request:

  • Television and Video
  • Overhead Projector

Specialised equipment can be hired at reasonable prices.

Layouts

The boardroom can accommodate 16 delegates, and the other two rooms can be set up in these layouts to suit your requirements:

U-Shape Classroom Cinema
Karee 26 30 60
Kooboo 24 26 45
Kuni 16   (Boardroom) – –

 

Conference Packages

Full day Packages

Combo platter package includes:
Arrival tea and coffee
Midmorning tea, coffee and pastries
Midafternoon tea, coffee and biscuits

Light meal package includes:
Arrival tea, coffee and muffins
Midmorning tea, coffee and pastries
Light meal options with dessert
Midafternoon tea, coffee and biscuits

Normal meal package includes:
Arrival tea, coffee and muffins
Midmorning tea, coffee and pastries
Lunch with dessert
Midafternoon tea, coffee and biscuits

Half Day Package

Package includes:
Arrival tea, coffee and muffins
Midmorning tea, coffee and pastries
Full lunch with dessert

Half Day Package without lunch

Package  includes:
Arrival tea, coffee and muffins
Midmorning tea, coffee and pastries

Breakfast Package

Package includes:
Hot breakfast items, pastries, tea and coffee

Cocktail Package

Package includes:
A selection of hot and cold snacks served on platters

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Tips for Hosting Your Most Successful Conference Ever

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Mar 112013
 

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Whether you have been organizing conferences for many years or whether it is your first time organizing a conference, you want your conference to be an enormous success. There are some key parts in a conference that can make or break the success of a conference. In this article,  we will have a look at some tips for hosting your most successful conference ever.

First Impressions
As in most things in live, first impressions are extremely valuable. Post friendly and well informed staff members at all the entrances of the conference venue to greet the delegates. These greeters will also be able to give delegates directions to the registration desk and answer any other questions that the delegates may have.

Conference Registration Desk
Make sure that the registration desk is organized and efficient as this will ensure that delegates have a positive feeling towards the rest of the conference. To ensure that delegates can be efficiently attended to, it is a good idea to organize the registration material alphabetically before the delegates start arriving for the conference. There should be at all times a sufficient number of staff at the registration table.

Variety in the Schedule
The conference schedule should include enough variety to cater to the needs of all delegates. Not everybody wants to sit and listen to speakers the whole day. Make provision for networking sessions, workshops, lessons and breakout sessions in your conference schedule.

Assign Ushers
The main conference room or larger breakaway rooms should have ushers assigned to them. These ushers should show delegates to their seats and make sure that all the seats are filled. Ushers help avoid situations where registered members do not have seats in the conference room.

Networking
For many conference goers,  the networking opportunities at a conference is immensely valuable. Include enough dedicated networking events in the conference schedule to ensure that there is ample opportunity for delegates to make new connections. Meals and breaks between sessions are good opportunities to provide time for networking.

Element of Surprise
Delegates will have a rough idea about what to expect during the conference. Make your conference memorable by adding some unexpected elements to the conference experience. This can be in the form of unexpected gifts and snacks or even a guest appearance by a celebrity.

Conference Speakers
The speakers at your conference should not all be celebrities but should include speakers who are experts in a field relating to the theme of the conference. People attending conferences are looking for lessons which can be practically applied and not just theoretical in nature.  Whether the speakers are industry heavyweights or not it is crucial that they are able to inspire, educate and motivate people.

Post Staff All Around the Conference Venue
It is essential to have friendly staff members posted all around the conference venue to answer questions and give advice on which sessions to attend. These staff members should be easily identifiable through t-shirts, caps or other branded items.

Sit Down Areas
Place lounge furniture throughout the conference venue for people to sit down between sessions. Delegates can use these areas to check their emails, have conversations, make new connections and do new business.

Promotional Objects
If you plan to give out promotional objects make sure these are objects that can be used at the conference. Things such as notepads, USB drives and mobile charges are good ideas for promotional objects at conferences.

Visuals and Music
Visuals, graphics and music can enhance the conference experience in a major way. These elements not only spark interest and create excitement but can also provide useful information to conference delegates. If possible use digital signs as they can be changed throughout the day.

Scheduling Conference Sessions
Schedule sessions in such a manner that lessons learned in earlier conference sessions can be applied to sessions and workshops later in the day. Sessions should start strategically, becoming more tactical towards the end of the conference when the implantation of the theory should be explained.

These are some tips we could think of for hosting a successful conference, can you think of some more to add?

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Viridis Africa – Clean Technology Investment Summit in Johannesburg

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Jan 232013
 

On the 15th & 16th October 2013 the third Clean Technology business and investment matchmaking conference for the African continent is to be held at the Killarney Country Club conference venue in Johannesburg. The event is designed to bring about innovators, inventors, technology partners, academia, project promoters, investors, and government agencies to investigate, evaluate, and illuminate commercial opportunities relating to clean technologies.

The conference is dedicated to entrepreneurs and corporates seeking investment or financial support for the introduction of clean technologies, innovation and related services. The intention of Viridis Africa is to bring together debt financiers, investors and entrepreneurs from Africa and the rest of the world, to jointly explore commercial initiatives in green technologies.

The pre-eminent event for investment in clean technologies throughout Africa will be the place for local and foreign investors to meet with principals of projects in renewable energy, waste treatment and recycling, water and effluent treatment amongst other sectors.

Viridis Africa presents an ideal opportunity to meet up with potential business contacts to identify new investors, partners, business opportunities and deals in the fields of clean tech, renewables and sustainability.

Who should attend the Conference:

  • Entrepreneurs looking for funding to grow their business
  • Corporates looking for new emerging technologies
  • Institutional investors looking for long term assets
  • Venture capitalists and private equity investors looking for clean tech investment opportunities
  • Renewable energy consultants
  • Cogeneration project managers
  • Professional service providers
  • Project developers seeking new initiatives
  • Innovators with new technologies

Limited exhibition space is available for entrepreneurs and industry participants to showcase their innovations or inventions. Fifteen tables of 200 cm x 90 cm are available. Exhibitors are free to make use of stand-up banners to place next to their table.

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Africa Trade Finance Week Conference in Cape Town

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Jan 082013
 

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Exporta’s Africa Trade Finance Week, incorporating the 7th Annual Africa Export & Trade Finance Conference alongside various stream sessions, roundtables and networking events, will be taking place at The Westin in Cape Town on March 4-6, 2013.

Now firmly established as the premier trade finance meeting in the region, the new extended format will cover the importance of the world and regional trade flows in one of the world’s most profitable and attractive markets.

Reflecting on the impressive progress being experienced in the region, attending delegates will have much to discuss, with particular focus on the changing funding requirements and priorities of African companies as they continue growing their trade flows. With around 300 delegates expected in attendance, including companies of all sizes and from all manner of sectors, strong emphasis will be placed on the role of both Africa’s prodigious commodity resources, as well as the continuing need for infrastructural development.

Recognising the importance of face-to-face interaction when conducting business, large emphasis will be placed on the importance of networking over the course of the week, with delegates being given the opportunity to develop and organise private meetings via Exporta in the lead-up to proceedings.

Who should attend the conference?

  • Local and international banks
  • Multinationals and SMEs
  • Independent financiers
  • Commodity brokers and traders
  • Insurance brokers and underwriters
  • Export credit agencies
  • Lawyers and consultants
  • Solution providers
  • Multilaterals
  • Market analysts and policy advisors

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9th Annual Behavioural-Based Safety Conference

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Dec 112012
 

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The 9th Annual Behavioural-Based Safety Conference takes place 25 – 28 February 2013 at Convention Dynamics in Isando, Johannesburg. The aim of the conference is to develop an effective intervention strategy to reduce workplace fatalities and accidents caused by human error.

Behavioural-based safety (BBS) is still a challenge for many companies. Injuries and accidents in the workplace are all too often caused by human error, and even if an organisation has a BBS programme in place it does not necessarily mean that the risk of accidents is significantly reduced.

For a BBS strategy to succeed it must be firmly integrated into the organisational culture – something which is easier said than done. In addition, systems to support BBS must be implemented appropriately and senior management must drive the BBS programme to ensure a higher level of compliance by employees.

All these issues and more will be discussed at IIR’s 9th Annual Behavioural-Based Safety conference.

Key topics

  • Innovative tools and techniques for implementing BBS
  • Enhancing behavioural-based safety through a resilient reporting culture
  • Using BBS and safety culture as approaches to achieving safety excellence
  • Ensuring that leadership drives the behavioural-based safety programme in your organisation
  • Measuring the improvement in safety as a result of your behavioural-based safety programme and dealing with challenges encountered to achieve success
  • Taking advantage of the full power of behavioural technology for the success of BBS

Key speakers to date include:

  • Alexander Stramrood, Corporate OHS Manager (Operational), Eskom
  • Vimal Narsai, Group Safety, Health & Environmental, Manager, Aveng Group
  • Leo Strydom, Managing Member, Behaviour Based Initiatives
  • Neil Franklin, Principal Specialist SHE: Safety, Sasol Group Services
  • Jurgen Tietz, Thought Leader & Professional Speaker, Anda Manufacturing
  • Rondell van Wyk, Director, Umkhosi SHEQ Solutions
  • Nonhlanhla Zulu, National SHE & Security Manager, Unilever South Africa
  • Bryan Henderson, SHE Manager, Hulamin
  • Hennie Ferreira, SMB/BBS Specialist, Sasol Mining, Sasol Group Services
  • Rick Melvill, Creative Director, Unplugged Communications
  • Stef du Plessis, Organisational Culture Specialist, Stef du Plessis & Associates
  • Shirleen Titus, Organisational Psychologist, Hearlinc
  • Roberta Prophet, National Corporate SHE, Unilever South Africa

Benefits of attending

  • Successfully implement a behavioural-based safety programme in your organisation
  • Enhance behavioural-based safety through a resilient reporting culture
  • Implement innovative behavioural-based safety tools and techniques
  • Measure the improvement of your behavioural-based safety programme and deal with challenges encountered to achieve success
  • Ensure that leadership drives your behavioural-based safety initiative
  • Take advantage of the full power of behavioural technology to achieve success in your BBS programme
  • Use BBS and safety culture as approaches to safety excellence

Who should attend the conference

  • Safety Manager/Supervisor
  • Safety Health and Environment (SHE) Manager/ Officer
  • SHEQ Manager
  • Lecturer
  • Chief Safety Officer
  • Mine Manager
  • Behaviour Intervention Assessor
  • Occupational Health & Safety Manager
  • Behavioural Based Safety Facilitator
  • Behavioural Based Safety Consultant

Workshops

Pre-conference workshop on: Unlocking safe work practices with authentic leadership through a behavioural safety programme
Led by: Robin Pullen, Founder & Executive Director, Pumalo Africa
Post-conference workshop on: Analysing BBS report findings and implementing recommendations
Led by: Ricia Cowie, General Manager, Institute for High Performance Consulting

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International Symposium for Toxicity Assessment 16

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Dec 062012
 

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The sixteenth Biennial International Symposium on Toxicity Assessment (ISTA 16) will be hosted by the University of the Western Cape. The meeting will be held on the luxury cruise liner, the MSC Opera, from the 21st till the 26th of February 2013. The meeting cruise will be a return trip between Cape Town and Walvis Bay, Namibia. Delegates will be able to experience excellent scientific sessions, Cape Town with its floral diversity, Namibia the driest sub-Saharan country and as a special bonus, the hospitality of the Namibian and South African people.

ISTA16 will provide a platform to present the latest information and discuss developments on all facets of eco-sustainability and environmental toxicology. The ISTA 16 will bring regulators, researchers, professionals, administrators, policy makers and NGOs together to exchange ideas, identify resource and research needs for the better management of public health and ecosystem, and to discuss strategies addressing consumer demands using sustainable and environmentally friendly industries. It also provides opportunities for networking and potential international collaborative research partnerships.

Young students and researchers are strongly encouraged to participate in the ISTA 16 meeting. The conference provides an excellent opportunity for meeting peers from all over the world and also for meeting potential supervisors for post graduate and post doctoral studies.

Confirmed Plenary Session Speakers

Professor Christian Blaise, Environment Canada
Professor Stephen Klaine, Clemson University, USA
Professor Paule Vasseur, Metz University, France
Professor Lou Guilette, Medical University of South Carolina, USA
Professor Taisen Iguchi, National Institute for Basic Biology, Japan
Professor Jacqueline Goldin, University of the Western Cape, South Africa
Professor Hannes van Wyk, Stellenbosch University, South Africa

Scientific Session Themes

  • Special session on Xenopus laevis.
  • Aquatic toxicology and ecology.
  • Terrestrial toxicology and ecology.
  • Biomarkers and bio-indicators.
  • Environmental risk assessment, environmental safety, regulatory toxicology and public health.
  • Environmental and green chemistry.
  • Genomics, proteomics and bio-informatics in ecology and ecotoxicology.
  • Remediation and mitigation.
  • Emerging concerns – nanomaterials, biotoxins, etc.
  • Endocrine disruptors.
  • Human needs vs Environment.
  • Miscellaneous.

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