Function Theories in Higher Dimensions

June 12 to 16, 2006 Tampere University of Technology, Finland

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FTHD, June 12-16, 2006 Welcome to Finland!

Tampere University of Technology, Finland, will be hosting the conference on Function Theories in Higher Dimensions to be held in June 12-16, 2006.

The conference is organized as a part of the Finnish Mathematical Society's (FMS) visitor program

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FTHD, June 12-16, 2006 Theme of the Congress

The topics of the conference will include: Clifford analysis and applications Several complex variables Harmonic analysis

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FTHD, June 12-16, 2006 Facts about Finland

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Population 5 million Area 338,000 km 2 Democratic republic, member of the European Union since 1995 Two official languages: Finnish 93% Swedish 6% 65% of the area is covered with forest 188,000 lakes Prosperous, stable society Conferentially yours - Tampere 4

FTHD, June 12-16, 2006 Tampere - A Destination with a Difference

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Population 200,000

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Central location - 175 km from Helsinki

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Located between two scenic lakes

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A safe environment

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FTHD, June 12-16, 2006 From Industrial Heritage to High Technology

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The City of Tampere was founded in 1779 Today Tampere thrives on culture and service industries In the 19th century, Tampere was both the birthplace and the hub of industry in Finland Conferentially yours - Tampere 6

FTHD, June 12-16, 2006 City of Education and Culture

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A major centre of higher education and research

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A wide range of theatres museums concerts festivals Conferentially yours - Tampere 7

FTHD, June 12-16, 2006 Within Easy Reach

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Excellent connections by air and by land Finnair, SAS/Blue1 and Ryanair offer several international flights every day via Helsinki, Stockholm, Copenhagen, London (Stansted), Frankfurt (Hahn) and Riga Conferentially yours - Tampere

Riga

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FTHD, June 12-16, 2006 Social Gatherings

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Reception City Hall

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Congress Dinner Conferentially yours - Tampere 10

FTHD, June 12-16, 2006 Finnish Evening

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Viikinsaari Recreation Island

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Meal at open fire

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Lakeside sauna

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Games, outdoor activities

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Open-air dancing Conferentially yours - Tampere 11

FTHD, June 12-16, 2006 Tours and Excursions

Cultural tours:

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Finnish art and design

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Industrial heritage

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Architecture Conferentially yours - Tampere 12

FTHD, June 12-16, 2006 Far from the Crowds

Optional activities:

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Lake cruises

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An evening at a Finnish lakeside sauna

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Guided wilderness tours

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FTHD, June 12-16, 2006 Pre and Post Congress Activities

Extend your stay by renting a summer cottage in the Tampere Region or by visiting one of the neighbouring destinations:

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Finnish Lapland

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Finnish Lake District

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Tallinn, Riga

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St.Petersburg

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FTHD, June 12-16, 2006 Information on the Internet

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Conference home page: http://matriisi.ee.tut.fi/conferences/FTHD/ Tampere University of Technology: www.tut.fi

Tampere: www.tampere.fi

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