ICOR'97
INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON THE THEORY OF RADICALS AND RINGS
SECOND (AND FINAL) ANNOUNCEMENT
CALL FOR PAPERS AND REGISTRATION FORM
The sixth conference in the tri-annual series on the Theory
of Radicals and Rings will be held at the University of Port
Elizabeth (Port Elizabeth, South Africa) during the week 7-11
July 1997. Arrivals and early registration should be on
Sunday 6 July. The scientific programme will start on the
Monday and should conclude on the Friday in the afternoon.
SITE AND VENUES
The University of Port Elizabeth (also called the Campus by
the Sea) is located on the southern outskirts of city in the
suburb Summerstrand. You may read more about the university
on the Internet, http://www.upe.ac.za
Port Elizabeth (PE) is the fifth largest city in the country
with about 1 million people in its metropolitan area. It is
just more than 1000 km south of Johannesburg and 800 km east
of Cape Town. There are sufficiently many flights by various
carriers between PE and these two cities. Daily bus and
train service between these cities are also available.
On arrival in PE by plane, bus or train (or boat),
participants will be met and transported to their place of
accommodation. If you intend to arrive by car, please
indicate as such on your registration form and you will be
provided with directions to the campus before your arrival.
The conference office on the campus where registration will
take place on the Sunday is in the foyer of Veritas Annex
(this is the student hostel on the campus where participants
will stay) and on the Monday it is in room 07-02-25. The
format of all room numbers on the campus is: building number
-level number -room number. Thus, the conference office is
in building 7 (also called the Mathematics and Psychology
Building), on the second floor, room number 25. All
lectures, as well as the opening of the conference, will be
in 05-OG-05 (building 05 is also called the SANLAM Building).
LANGUAGE
The conference language is English. Please note that South
Africa has 11 official languages of which English is one and
will suffice in most instances.
VISA REQUIREMENTS AND INOCULATIONS
Please check with your travel agent what your visa and
inoculation requirements for South Africa will be. If you
need a formal letter of invitation to the conference for your
visa application, it will be provided on request.
People intending to visit the Kruger National Park should
take precautions against malaria.
CURRENCY
The SA currency is the Rand (denoted by R) which consits of
100 cents. The present exchange rate is : 1 US dollar is
R4-60. Banks accept all major traveller's cheques. The
major credit cards (Visa, Mastercard and Diners card) are
widely accepted by hotels, shops, etc. There is a bank
(Volkskas Bank) on the campus where money can be exchanged.
The banking hours are Monday to Friday 09:00-14:00.
CLIMATE IN JULY
July is in the middle of our winter. Being a coastal city,
the weather can change very quickly varying from hot and
sunny to cold, windy and wet. Some statistics for the month
of July during the last 20 years are (temperatures are in
degrees Celsius): Ave daily temp 14, ave minimum temp 9 and
the ave maximum temp 19. The lowest and highest temperatures
recorded are -0,3 and 33 respectively. On average there are 7
hours of sunshine per day, 4-5 days with more than 1mm of
rain and the average rainfall for the month is 44mm.
There is no central heating on the campus, in fact central
heating anywhere in PE is highly exceptional. You are advised
to bring warm clothing and a raincoat and/or an umbrella.
SCIENTIFIC PROGRAMME
There will be five invited main talks of 50 min each by:
GF Birkenmeier (Lafayette): Essential covers of radical
classes and torsion classes;
E Jespers (St John's): Noetherian semigroup algebras;
K Kaarli (Tartu): Radicals of nonzero-symmetric near-rings;
J van den Berg (Pietermaritzburg): Torsion preradicals - a
tool for studying rings, and
R Wiegandt (Budapest): Rings decisive in radical theory.
ICOR97 is a very special meeting as one of our distinguished
participants celebrates his 65th birthday in September. He
was one of the founders of this series of conferences and is
one of the few people who has attended all these conferences
since the first in Eger (1982). I am refering, of course, to
Prof Richard Wiegandt, whose contributions to the general
radical theory not only popularised this subject, but also
highlighted the strength of the techniques of radical theory
outside the traditional algebraic fields. As all of his many
co-authors can testify, he has been and still is, the roving
ambassador par excellence for general radical theory. As a
tribute to him for his contributions to this field, R. Mlitz
(Vienna) will give a 50 min overview of Wiegandt's work.
Participants are invited to contribute 20 minute talks. It
is not anticipated that parallel sessions will be required.
Lecturers are encouraged to use the blackboards in the
lecture hall. An overhead projector will be available -
please supply your own transparencies and pens.
Only on arrival will you be provided with a programme - be
prepared to give your talk on the first day.
ABSTRACTS
Please provide the organizers with a typed abstract of your
talk, not exceeding one page. Preferably we would like to
receive it together with your registration form, but if this
is not possible, not later than 31 May.
PROCEEDINGS
The proceedings of the conference will be published as a
special issue of Quaestiones Mathematicae, the journal of the
South African Mathematical Society. Submissions will be
subjected to the usual strict refereeing procedures of this
journal. Contributors should submit their manuscripts to one
of the organizers at the conference. If this is not possible,
the firm deadline for later submissions is 30 September 1997.
ACCOMMODATION
Accommodation for the conference is in a student hostel,
Veritas Annex, on the campus. All rooms are double, but also
available for single occupancy (subject to availability) at
the same price, with common bathrooms (separate for the
different sexes though). The rooms are basic and you should
provide your own towels. The price per person, including
breakfast, is R65-00 per day. We will not have any lunch or
dinner facilities available at the hostel. You will have to
pay a small deposit for your room key which will be refunded
on the return of the key. A deposit of US dollars 20 per
person for confirmation of your hostel room is required with
your registration form. The balance is payable on arrival
(in Rands).
There are two alternative options for accommodation:
We have made reservations at a three star hotel (Summerstrand
Inn) close to the campus (2 km) at reduced rates. These rooms
have private bathroom, TV and airconditioning. The prices
are: R240 for a single room and R300 for a double room per
day, breakfast included.
Several Bed and Breakfast rooms are available at private
houses in the Summerstrand area (2-3 km from the campus).
Prices for these vary between R100-R180 for a single room and
R150-R240 for a double room per day, breakfast included.
Your accommodation requirements must be indicated on your
registration form, the organizers will make the necessary
reservations (but you are responsible for settling the bill).
REGISTRATION
The Registration Office (in the foyer of Veritas Annex) will
be open on the Sunday 08:00-22:00 and Monday morning 08:00-
12:00 in room 07-02-25. All outstanding fees must be paid at
this time.
The registration fee is US dollars 90 per person for
delegates as well as for accompanying persons if paid before
30 April 1997. This fee covers all conference activities,
all conference materials, local transport and lunches (for
delegates) during the week.
Alternatively, on arrival you may pay (the higher fee) of US
dollars 130 (CASH only, exact amount) or R600. There is no
credit card or traveller's cheque facilities available at the
registration desk.
Participants from countries with strong restrictions on money
transfers abroad may pay the cheaper fee on arrival if this
circumstance is indicated by April 30 and their request is
approved by the organizers.
PAYMENTS
Payments can be made by direct bank transfer to the banker of
the university. The details are as follows:
Name of the bank: VOLKSKAS BANK
The branch details are: Port Elizabeth Central Branch, branch
number: 33-45-17-00
Account name: University of Port Elizabeth
Account number: 1640-000-046
Please specify that it is for the mathematics conference and
bring a copy of the certificate of the money transfer with
you to the conference.
Alternatively you may include a cheque, made payable to the
University of Port Elizabeth, with your registration form, or
pay the (higher) fee on arrival.
REFUNDS
Before 6 June, 80% of the paid registration fees and deposits
are refundable (minus transfer fees). All refunds will only
be handled in August.
MEALS
Lunches on the conference days for the delegates will be
served in the university cafeteria. The accompanying persons
may also take lunch here (for which they will have to pay).
Dinners will take on various forms at different venues.
If you have special dietary requirements, please specify this
on your registration form and the organizers will try to
oblige.
COMMUNICATIONS
FAX: During the conference you can receive faxes at the
number +27-41-5042134 (conference office) or +27-41-5042574
(university). In the latter case, make sure that it is
addressed to you, care of Prof S. Veldsman, Department of
Mathematics.
EMAIL: You may receive email via the conference email
address: icor97@upe.ac.za. The sender should specify your
name under the subject heading.
TELEPHONE:
Stefan Veldsman: +27-41-5042134(W), +27-41-533263 (H)
Departemental secretary: +27-41-5042310.
Veritas Annex (only on the Sunday during registration between
08:00-22:00): +27-41-534934 or +27-41-534933
Registration office (room 07-02-25 on Monday): +27-41-5042658
Note that the above mentioned numbers are for calls (or
faxes) from outside South Africa and the + should be replaced
by the international dialling code of the country you are
dialling from. Dialling these numbers from within South
Africa, you should omit +27 and replace 41 with 041. Dialling
from within Port Elizabeth, omit +27-41.
OTHER EVENTS OF INTREST:
1. The annual congress of the South African Mathematical
Society will be held at the University of Pretoria (in
Pretoria); 26-28 June 1997. This year it is a joint meeting
with the American Mathematical Society and the London
Mathematical Society. More information is available from:
Prof J Geldenhuys, Dept Mathematics, University of Pretoria,
0002 Pretoria, SA. Email:jengelbr@scientia.up.ac.za
At this congress there is a special session on non-
commutative ring theory. The organizers are Prof L van Wyk
(email:lvw@maties.sun.ac.za) and Prof C. Maxson
(email: cjmaxson@math.tamu.edu)
2. The International conference on the theory of Near-rings
and Near-fields is in Stellenbosch (close to Cape Town), 14-
18 July. More information is available from Prof APJ van der
Walt, Dept Mathematics, University of Stellenbosch, Private
Bag X1, 7602 Matieland, SA. Email: apjw@land.sun.ac.za
3. The major annual cultural event in South Africa, the
Grahamstown Festival, takes place in Grahamstown (120 km east
of Port Elizabeth), 3-13 July. It is in the Edinburgh
Festival mould and nearly all South African artists
(performing and otherwise) participate, either in the main
programme or on the fringe. Your travel agent should be able
to provide you with more information.
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Because of this event, flights to and from Port Elizabeth
during the first two weeks of July are booked to their
capacity. You are advised to make early bookings for flights
to and from Port Elizabeth.
4. Many delegates to ICOR97 will also attend the near-ring
conference in Stellenbosch. With this in mind we have made
arrangements with a local touring company to make a
sightseeing tour from PE, along the beautiful Garden Route
and Oudshoorn (to visit an ostrich farm) to Stellenbosch
where the tour ends. Delegates not wanting to go to the near-
ring conference may also use this opportunity to get to Cape
Town. Cape Town airport is located between Cape Town and
Stellenbosch (Stellenbosch is about 30 km from the Cape Town
airport which in turn is about 22 km to the centre of Cape
Town). The price is US dollars 320 and includes all costs
(travel by bus, hotels, meals, entrance fees, etc). Please
note that the price may vary slightly as it depends on the
number of people participating as well as single room
supplements. A deposit of US dollars 40 per person must be
paid before 30 April 1997 together with your registration
fee.
The tour will leave from Port Elizabeth on Friday at about
16:00 and arrive in Stellenbosch on Sunday at about 18:00.
SUMMARY OF DEADLINES:
Registration form, registration fees and deposits: 30 April
Abstract of talk: Preferably with registration form, but not
later than 31 May.
Submission of manuscripts for proceedings: Preferably during
the conference, but not later than 30 September 1997.
Payment for student hostel and other outstanding fees: On
arrival.
CORRESPONDENCE
Send all your conference correspondence via
email to: icor97@upe.ac.za
smail to: Prof S Veldsman, Dept Mathematics, University of
Port Elizabeth, PO Box 1600, Port Elizabeth 6000, South
Africa
fax to: Prof S Veldsman, fax number +27-41-5042134 or
+27-41-5042574
Please give copies of this announcement to your colleagues
who may be interested in attending but did not receive this
announcement.
We are looking forward to see you here in Port Elizabeth.
Stefan Veldsman.
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REGISTRATION FORM
Only complete and send it to the organizers if you wish to
participate in the conference. The deadline for submissions
is 30 April 1997. Where options are available below, delete
the unwanted ones.
1. NAME:...................................
ADDRESS:................................
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EMAIL:..................................
FAX:....................................
2. NUMBER OF ACCOMPANYING PERSONS:.........
3. I WOULD LIKE TO GIVE A TALK: YES/NO
THE TITLE OF MY TALK IS:.................
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.........................................
4. I WOULD LIKE TO SUBMIT A PAPER TO THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE
CONFERENCE: YES/NO
5. I WOULD LIKE TO STAY IN:
STUDENT HOSTEL / HOTEL / BED AND BREAKFAST ROOM
FOR THE NIGHTS OF:
SUN 6 / MON 7 / TUES 8 / WED 9 / THURS 10 / FRI 11 / SAT 12
I WANT A SINGLE/DOUBLE ROOM. IN CASE OF A DOUBLE ROOM, I
WOULD LIKE TO SHARE WITH ..................
6. FOR THE MEALS I WOULD LIKE A SPECIAL DIET. PLEASE
SPECIFY:.................................
7. I WILL ARRIVE BY PLANE/BUS/BOAT/TRAIN/PRIVATE CAR ON
................. (day) AT ............ (time) FROM
................(city).
PLEASE PROVIDE FLIGHT NO/BUS COMPANY/ETC: .............
8. I WILL DEPART BY PLANE/BUS/BOAT/TRAIN/PRIVATE
CAR/STELLENBOSCH TOUR BUS ON ..............(day) AT
............(time).
9. I NEED MAPS BEFORE I ARRIVE: YES/NO
10. I NEED AN OFFICIAL INVITATION FOR MY VISA APPLICATION:
YES/NO
11. I WANT TO GO ON THE TOUR TO STELLENBOSCH: YES/NO
IF YES: NUMBER OF PERSONS: .........
I WANT A SINGLE / DOUBLE ROOM
12. I WILL PAY THE REGISTRATION FEE AND OTHER DEPOSITS:
BY DIRECT BANK TRANSFER or
WITH AN ENCLOSED CHEQUE or
ON ARRIVAL SINCE I DO NOT MIND PAYING THE HIGHER FEE or
ON ARRIVAL SINCE MY COUNTRY HAS STRICT RULES REGARDING
MONEY TRANSFERS
(THE LAST CASE MUST FIRST BE CLEARED WITH THE ORGANIZERS)
13. THE AMOUNT I HAVE PAID IS MADE UP AS FOLLOWS:
REGISTRATION FEE FOR .... (number) DELEGATES
(US DOLLARS 90 per delegate): .......
REGISTRATION FEE FOR ..... (number) ACCOMPANYING
PERSONS (US DOLLARS 90 per person) .......
DEPOSIT FOR ....... (number) PERSONS FOR
THE STELLENBOSCH TOUR (US DOLLARS 40 per person) ......
DEPOSIT FOR STUDENT HOSTEL ACCOMMODATION FOR
.... (number) PERSONS (US DOLLARS 20 per person) .....
TOTAL: ......
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ADDENDUM: SOCIAL PROGRAMME
Monday 7 July, 18:00-19:30: Welcoming reception, University
cafeteria
Tuesday 8 July, 17:30-19:30: Reception by the Mayor of Port
Elizabeth, City Hall
Wednesday 9 July, 09:00-19:00: Quick city tour on our way to
the nearby Addo Elephant Park where lunch will be
served (a "spitbraai") concluding the day with an
African cocktail at Wezandla (in PE).
Thursday 10 July: 19:30-???? Conference Dinner
For the accompanying persons, there is more to choose from:
Monday, 10:00-13:00: City tour. Accompanying persons should
come to the opening ceremony (which will be at about 09:00
on the Monday) after which they will leave for the city
tour.
Thursday 10:00-14:30: Visit to Kayalendaba, a traditional
healing village, about 70 km from PE in the direction of
Grahamstown. Here sangomas ("witch doctors") will tell you
about African healing and for R60 per person, they will
throw the bones to read your fortune.
Please note that the costs for all of the above have been
included in the registration fee (delegates as well as
accompanying persons).
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INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON THE THEORY
OF RADICALS AND RINGS
UNIVERSITY OF PORT ELIZABETH
7 - 11 JULY 1997
FIRST ANNOUNCEMENT
The sixth Conference on the Theory of Radicals and Rings will
be held at the University of Port Elizabeth, Port Elizabeth,
South Africa, during the week 7 - 11 July 1997 (arrivals and
registration on Sunday 6 July and the programme will conclude
on the Friday afternoon).
Port Elizabeth is a coastal city, about 1000 km south of
Johannesburg and 800 km east of Cape Town. It is easily
accessible by plane (and bus) from the three international
airports at Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban.
Topics to be addressed during this conference are any of the
diverse aspects of radical theory for algebraic and non-
algebraic mathematical structures as well as contributions to
ring theory. The programme will consist of invited 55 minute
survey talks and 25 minute talks. You are hereby invited to
present a talk of 25 minutes on some aspect of your research.
The proceedings of the conference will be published and final
versions of the manuscripts must be submitted to the
organizers during the conference.
Accommodation and meals will be in one of the student hostels
on the campus. Fees for registration and accommodation will
be announced in the second announcement. Costs will be in
line with those at the previous conferences. Preliminary
upper bounds are 100 US $ for registration and 40 US $ per
day for accommodation and meals. On request, reservations
can be made in hotels for participants who so wish.
If you are interested to participate in the conference and
would like to receive the second and final announcement
(which will be mailed in January 1997), please complete the
enclosed form and send it to the organizers to reach them not
later than December 31, 1996. The prefered mode of
correspondence is by e-mail, in which case you only have to
write your answer next to the relevant number as it appears
on the reply slip.
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| The e-mail address for all conference correspondence is: |
| ICOR97@UPE.AC.ZA |
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Please circulate this announcement in your department and
inform any colleagues you think who may be interested to
attend the conference.
ORGANIZING COMMITTEE
Prof Stefan Veldsman (chair), e-mail: maassv@upe.ac.za
Prof Nico J. Groenewald, e-mail: maanjg@upe.ac.za
Dr Werner A. Olivier, e-mail: maawao@upe.ac.za
all at: Department of Mathematics
University of Port Elizabeth
PO Box 1600
6000 Port Elizabeth
South Africa
Fax: +27-41-5042574
Prof Geoff L. Booth, e-mail: booth@getafix.utr.ac.za
Department of Mathematics
University of the Transkei
Private Bag X1
Umtata
South Africa
Fax: +27-471-3022725
This conference will be followed by the International
Conference on Near-rings and Near-fields in Stellenbosch
(near Cape Town) 13 - 18 July 1997. For more information on
this conference, contact Prof Andries P.J. van der Walt,
Department of Mathematics, University of Stellenbosch,
Private Bag X1, Matieland 7602, South Africa.
E-mail: apjw@maties.sun.ac.za
If there is sufficient interest, a sightseeing tour from Port
Elizabeth via the beautiful Garden Route to Stellenbosch will
be arranged.
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RESPONSE TO FIRST ANNOUNCEMEMENT OF THE
INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON THE THEORY
OF RADICALS AND RINGS
7 - 11 July 1997
1. NAME:
2. FULL POSTAL ADDRESS:
3. FAX NO:
4. E-MAIL:
5. TALK (Yes or No):
6. I WANT STUDENT HOSTEL ACCOMMODATION (Yes or No):
7. NUMBER OF ACCOMPANING PERSONS:
8. I WOULD BE INTERESTED IN A SIGHTSEEING TOUR FROM PORT
ELIZABETH TO STELLENBOSCH (Yes or No):
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