----------------------------------- Gateway Antarctica (The Antarctic Studies & Research Centre) at the University of Canterbury in Christchurch, New Zealand, is now accepting applications for our Graduate Certificate in Antarctic Studies (GCAS) - the 14 week course that includes field studies in Antarctica. The field component is made possible with support from Antarctica New Zealand. Graduates from all disciplines/background are eligible to apply. Full details may be found at www.anta.canterbury.ac.nz/courses/gcas. The deadline for applications is 1 August 2008 and the course begins on Monday 17 November. For more information contact Michelle Rogan-Finnemore (GCAS 2008/09 Co-ordinator), details below. Please distribute this announcement widely to anyone that you think might be interested in the course. -------------------------- Michelle Rogan-Finnemore Centre Manager Gateway Antarctica, Centre for Antarctic Studies and Research University of Canterbury Private Bag 4800 Christchurch, New Zealand Phone 64 3 364 2273 Fax 64 3 364 2197 michelle.finnemore@canterbury.ac.nz www.anta.canterbury.ac.nz