The European Fresh and Young Researchers (EFYR) of the European Federation for Freshwater Sciences (EFFS) invite all SEFS 9 attendants with musical aptitudes to get together during the conference (July 5-10 2015, Geneva).

The idea is that students, postdocs and seniors perform together popular songs related to rivers and lakes (e.g. the River by Bruce Springsteen, Down by the River by Neil Young). We believe that music is one of the best ways of communication and could enhance good scientific interactions between freshwater scientists of all ages. This is not a professional activity. If you do not play since a long time ago, this can be a good opportunity to tune yourself and have fun with your colleagues.

What do we need from you? Let us know which instrument do you play and which musical style. We welcome you to provide us with song suggestions. Then we will create a mailing list and agree on a repertoire. We also need to know if you will be able to bring your instrument to the SEFS 9.

If interested, please contact representatives of EFYR Miguel Cañedo (mcanedo.fem@gmail.com) and Núria Cid (ncid@ub.edu).