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  Last updated: 11 Nov 2023

14th African Laser Centre Student Workshop

     

 


13 Nov – 15 Nov 2023

STIAS, Stellenbosch, South Africa

The Workshop is financially co-supported by the South African Government and the University of Stellenbosch
 
 
    
     

Workshop Theme

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The purpose of the symposium is to bring together ALC grant holders and partners from across Africa, and students at South African universities who are working in the various ALC sponsored projects. The workshop programme is designed to facilitate student presentations and interaction with project leaders. Time is allocated for getting to know one another and to exchange ideas and to share knowledge. The format of the workshop will be as follows:
  • Each project leader will have the opportunity to introduce the project, followed by a student presentation (Total time allocated 30 minutes).
  • Additional project presentations in the form of posters.
  • A limited number of rental pool student presentations will also be accommodated.
  • Tutorial session on general laser related topics will be presented by specialist
  • Two keynote speakers will also address delegates.

The Conference venue is STIAS in Stellenbosch. The fact that the workshop is focussed on ALC associated researchers and students, will encourage interaction between grant holders and students.

Venue

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The Workshop will take place from Monday 13th November to Wednesday 15th November 2023 at the Wallenberg Research Centre under the auspices of the African Laser Centre, organised by a consortium consisting of SU, Wits, NMU and UFS.

Important Dates

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If you are an ALC grantholder or a student studying at a South African university on an ALC project and would like to attend the symposium, please take note of the dates in the table below.

 

  Workshop announcement and call for abstracts

  15 September 2023

  Abstract and application deadline

  1 October 2023

  Abstract acceptance outcome

  15 October 2023

  Deadline for final abstracts for programme

  5 November 2023

  Workshop Starts

  13 November 2023

  Workshop Ends

  15 November 2023
Invited Speakers

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Speakers to be announced
Committees

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The symposium is being organised by the Laser Research Institute in the Department of Physics, at the University of Stellenbosch for the African Laser Centre.

 

  Organising Committee
  Workshop Chair  Dr Pieter Neethling
  Workshop LOC Chair Prof Erich Rohwer
  Workshop Secretariat Mrs Elsabé Bosch
  ALC /NLC Liaison Liaison Prof Andrew Forbes
  Review Committee chair Prof Andrew Forbes
  US Liaison Dr Pieter Neethling
  US Liaison Dr Christine Steenkamp
  US Liaison Dr Gurthwin Bosman
 

  Abstract Review & Scientific Advisory Committee
  Prof Andrew Forbes, WITS
   Prof JR Botha, NMU
  Prof Hendrik Swart, UFS
   Dr Gurthwin Bosman, US
  Dr Pieter Neethling, US
 

  Programme Committee
  Prof Ernest van Dyk, NMU
   Dr Gurthwin Bosman, US
  Prof Andrew Forbes, WITS
  Dr Pieter Neethling, US
Abstract Submission

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A one-page abstract must be submitted by 1 October 2023 according to the template. Please send all documentation in MSWord and PDF format. These will be reviewed and the authors notified of the outcome. See registration below. Download Abstract template.

 

The abstracts can be viewed later.
Format

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Time slots of 30 minutes duration each for oral presentations. This can include an introduction by the project leader (< 5 min), presentation by the student, and 5 minutes allocated to questions at the end. Presentations in English.
Prizes will be awarded for the best presentations. The assessment will be done by the scientific advisory committee
Announcements

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This page is used to announce the latest news regarding the workshop and progress with arrangements.

  1. Workshop programme: Will be uploaded as soon as participants have been accepted.
    Please contact the Workshop Secretariat at africanlaser@gmail.com  or Prof Erich Rohwer at egr@sun.ac.za  if you have any programme queries.

  2. Oral presentations:  Due to the full programme, the format of the orals will be as follows.
    Invited speakers:  50 minutes.
    Other speakers:  30 minutes, including project leader introduction, student presentation and questions.  Project leaders are requested to be brief to allow adequate time for student to present and for questions.

  3. Poster Presentations:  If you have a poster presentation, the poster size is A0.  Material to attach poster to boards will be supplied.  Please also note that you will have a 2 minute oral introduction of your poster.  For this you will be allowed 1 Powerpoint slide.

  4. Workshop Outing:
    There will be an excursion during the Workshop.

  5. Local transport arrangements:
    The organisers will provide transport from the Cape Town International airport to STIAS.

Deadlines

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   Abstract and Application deadline   -

  1 October 2023

 Download Abstract template.

   Abstract acceptance outcome   -

  15 October 2023

 

Please e-mail completed abstracts to: africanlaser@gmail.com

Registration

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Please submit your application via the appropriate links:

ALC students: https://forms.gle/wN8fs2pmHrLTt9MV7

Local students: https://forms.gle/CaTUdHX7KJnbe1jR9

Invited speakers: https://forms.gle/DEv94qEdrYzADkJZA

Accommodation

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Accommodation has been reserved in Stellenbosch.
Transport

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A shuttle transport service between Cape Town International airport and Stellenbosch will be available for participants at the beginning and end of the Workshop.

You will be met at the airport Arrivals terminal exit. The name of the ALC Workshop will be displayed on a sign at the exit.
Presentations

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Photo Gallery

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12th African Laser Centre Student Workshop Group - 2019

 13th African Laser Centre Student Workshop Group - 2023
 
See the photo gallery for the 13th African Laser Centre Student Workshop here.

Workshop Awards

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See photo gallery above.

 
Contact Info

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 Secretariat Contact Information:

  Postal Address:
  ALC Student Workshop,
  Department of Physics
  Stellenbosch University
  Private Bag X1
  Matieland
  7602
  South Africa
 Contact Person:
 Mrs Elsabé Bosch

Tel:  +27 21 808 3372
Cell: +27 82 436 8742
Email: africanlaser@gmail.com

 
   

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