PalaeoNoma 2026 — Nomenclature & Neotoma Workshop
PalaeoNoma 2026
Nomenclature & Neotoma Workshop — Bonn, Germany
General Information
📅 Date: 22.08.2026 – 27.08.2026
🗺️ Location: University of Bonn, Germany
🚗 Travel funds: COST Action PalaeOpen supports the workshop by offering travel support to a limited number of participants (travel costs above 100 km, up to 300 €, plus a daily allowance for accommodation, local travel, and food).
Download the first circular (PDF)
Event Overview
The workshop consists of two parts that can be attended separately or together.
Part I — Nomenclature (3 days, 23–25 August)
We will introduce you to the basics of nomenclature using the International Code of Nomenclature for algae, fungi, and plants (ICNafp); tailored to fossil workers.
Part II — Neotoma (2 days, 26–27 August)
We will introduce you to the structure of Tilia software and its embedded taxonomy for managing and graphing your own data and using it as an interface to Neotoma Paleoecology Database.
Additional Programme
- Ice-Breaker (22 Aug 2026): Spend the golden hour on the garden terrace of Poppelsdorf Palace, overlooking the Botanical Garden, and get to know the group.
- Conference Dinner (25 Aug 2026): Enjoy a lively evening just five minutes from the venue, with good food, cocktails, and an easygoing atmosphere. The dinner serves as both a farewell for Part I and a welcome for Part II, bringing everyone together to connect and exchange, generously hosted by the Collegium Palynologicum Scandinavicum (CPS).
- Conference Dinner (27 Aug 2026): For those staying until the very end, we will gather at leisure at the Botanical Garden’s Restaurant (Nees), to enjoy a final sunset view together.
- Activities: Not finalised yet — stay tuned for some guided tours around the Botanical Gardens with our curator.
Registration Details
Early Bird Registration — open until 30.05.2026
| Bachelor/Master Student | Researcher | |
|---|---|---|
| Part I | 15 € | 60 € |
| Part II | 10 € | 40 € |
| Part I & II | 20 € | 80 € |
Regular Registration — 01.06.2026 – 09.08.2026
| Bachelor/Master Student | Researcher | |
|---|---|---|
| Part I | 20 € | 70 € |
| Part II | 15 € | 50 € |
| Part I & II | 25 € | 100 € |
Travel Support
COST Action PalaeOpen supports the workshop by offering travel support to a limited number of participants. Funding supports:
- Travel costs (above 100 km, up to 300 €)
- A daily allowance (for accommodation, local travel, and food)
To apply for financial support, please send by 20.05.2026 via email to palaeonoma2026@gmail.com:
- A motivation letter (max. 300 words)
- An estimate of your travel costs
- The name of the COST working group you are registered for
Register
If you would like to attend the workshop (Part I, II, or both), please fill in the online registration form.
Contact
For any questions, send us an email at palaeonoma2026@gmail.com.
