THE TANZANIA CHEMICAL SOCIETY
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CHEMISTRY IN AFRICA:
DAWN OF A NEW CENTURY
INTERNATIONAL INAUGURAL CONFERENCE
SILVERSANDS HOTEL
DAR ES SALAAM, TANZANIA
11TH-16TH JULY 1999
SECOND ANNOUNCEMENT AND CALL FOR PAPERS
REGISTRATION FORM
Prof. | Dr. | Mr. | Ms. | Mrs. |
Family name: |
First name: |
Full Time Student c Yes c No |
Affiliation: |
Address: |
Tel: Fax: |
E-mail: |
Accompanying person: |
CONTRIBUTION OF A PAPER |
I wish to contribute: An oral presentation c A poster c |
Title of paper: |
Presenting author: |
Other authors: |
Date: Signature: |
ACCOMODATION
Silversands Hotel | Single US $ 45 | Double US $ 55 | ||
Rungwe Oceanic Hotel | US $ 20 | |||
Bahari Beach Hotel | No Singles | Double US $ 90 | ||
Tiger Motel | US $ 25 |
Return to:
Organizing committee ,
TCS Inaugural Conference,
P. O. Box 35061,
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania,
Tel: +255-51-410038/410219.
Telefax: +255-51-410038.
E-mail: Mdachi@chem.udsm.ac.tz
Further information on all aspects of the conference can be obtained from:
Prof. Donnati M. S. Mosha, Chairperson,
E-mail: Mosha@chem.udsm.ac.tz
THE TANZANIA CHEMICAL SOCIETY (TCS)
This is one of the youngest and admittedly rather few national chemical societies on the African continent. The mission of the Tanzania Chemical Society (TCS) is to foster for the interests of the chemical sciences in Tanzania. TCS publishes The J. Tanzania Chem. Soc. (annually) and a bi-annual TCS newsletter (January and June). TCS is registered with IUPAC as an observer member and information on TCS can be accessed on its internet website:
TANZANIA, ITS PEOPLE, CLIMATE, CULTURE, AND HERITAGE.
LANGUAGE
Swahili, the official national language, is spoken throughout Tanzania and the East African region. English is spoken by a large section of the population and is currently the medium of instruction at Universities.
CURRENCY
The unit of currency is the Tanzanian Shilling. One US $ is approximately equivalent to Tanzanian Shillings 700. Dollars and shillings are easily convertible at Banks and Bureau de Change.
COMMUNICATION AND TRANSPORT
Dar es Salaam is served by most major world airlines. Local and regional flights are operated by local and regional airlines. Dar es Salaam airport is about 15 km from the city centre.
IMMIGRATION AND HEALTH
East African nationals and commonwealth citizens require no entry visa into Tanzania. For other nationals, the entry permit is obtainable from the Tanzania embassy/consulate in the respective country. Alternatively, an entry visa can be processed at the point of entry. A valid vaccination certificate against yellow fever is required.
THE SCIENTIFIC PROGRAMME, AND CALL FOR PAPERS
Contributions are sought for topics in all major branches of chemistry and allied fields. The programme will include plenary lectures (50 minutes) by invited speakers, oral presentations (20 minutes), poster sessions and exhibitions. The right to designate a paper as a plenary, oral presentation or poster is the exclusive mandate of the TCS Organizing Committee. The conference venue is the Indian Ocean beach hotel, the Silversands Hotel, Dar es Salaam. The Hotel is situated about 13 kilometres north of the Dar es Salaam city centre and in close proximity to a variety of other beach hotels and resorts.
Language
The official language of the conference shall be English.
Conference theme
The conference theme is, Chemistry in Africa: Dawn of a new century.
Conference registration fees
Registration fees are payable in advance or at the conference registration desk.
Advance payments: Payable by telegraphic transfer or by cheque to Tanzania Chemical Society, Account No. 6590000182, NBC(1997)LTD Mlimani Branch, P.O. Box 35181 Dar es Salaam. Tel:+255-51-410087/410121, Fax: +255-51-410146.
Registration desk payments: Major convertible currency banknotes are ideal.
The conference fees cover participation in the entire scientific programme, printed conference materials, programme and book of abstracts, tea, refreshments and conference dinner. Accommodation and meals are not included in these fees. Accompanying persons have access to all conference social activities.
Applicable fees:
Delegates (TCS) TShs. 20,000
Delegates (non-TCS) local TShs. 30,000
Delegates (foreign) US $ 150
Students TShs. 15,000
Accompanying person(s) US $ 80
FORMATING OF TITLES AND ABSTRACTS
Single-spacing, two-inch margins shall apply throughout. The title shall be short, precise, concise and shall be an adequate summary of the paper’s content. Names of author(s) starting with surnames shall follow, with the presenting author preceeding all others. The address(es) will follow, and all the above information shall be centred. This will be followed by the centred heading: "ABSTRACT". The abstract text shall not be more than 500 words. If using a computer, a Times font 12 is most preferable, but options are left with the author(s).
The entire text should be in camera ready status.
ACCOMMODATION
Accommodation will be in beach hotels which are within walking distance from the conference venue (see the registration form). All prices include breakfast. Accounts shall be settled with the Hotel.
CONFERENCE DEADLINES
Registration form | 15th May 1999 |
Abstracts of papers | 15th May 1999 |
Registration fees | 11th July 1999 |
SOCIAL PROGRAMME
The Opening reception will be on the 11th July 1999 at the Silversands Hotel.
Depending on delegate's preferences, a variety of visits and sight-seeing tours will be on offer from operators including:
A visit to the old slave market town of Bagamoyo: US $ 100 including a landrover or minibus transport and accomodation at the Paradise Hotel or US $ 132 plus Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
A day’s relaxation in the uninhabited offshore island of Mbudya US $ 10 per person
A few days holiday in the "spice islands" of Zanzibar: Boat 1st Class US $ 40, Economy US $ 35, Flight one way US $ 55. Accomodation at Serena Hotel US $ 195 Single, US $ 290 Double. Other Hotels may be cheaper.
A 3-day viewing of wildlife at Mikumi National Park: Two days trip US $ 325 including breakfast, lunch and dinner.
ORGANIZING COMMITTEE
Prof.Donnati M. S. Mosha (UDSM): (Chairperson)
Dr. Lupituko L. Mkayula (UDSM)
Dr. Stephen J. M. Mdachi (UDSM)
Dr. Gaspar S. Mhinzi (UDSM)
Dr. Joseph Buchweishaija (UDSM)
Dr. Faustin N. Ngassapa (UDSM)
Dr. Esther Lugwisha (UDSM)
Dr. Ernest Mashimba (Govt. Chemist)
Mr. Athumani Y. Ngenya (UDSM)
Dr. Othman C. Othman (UDSM)
Dr. Yahya M. Makame(UDSM)
SPECIAL NOTE TO MEMBERS OF TCS:
TCS ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
At the end of the scientific programme
there shall be the Annual General meeting
(AGM) for all TCS members.