Geography and Environment at the University of Southampton is delighted to be hosting the British Branch meeting of the International Glaciological Society on Wednesday 7th and Thursday 8th September 2016. The conference will include oral and poster presentations, spread over two days, on a wide range of snow and ice research. Registration and accommodation costs will be kept to a minimum and delegates from overseas are very much welcome to attend. The reception and conference dinner will take place overlooking Southampton Water on the evening of Wednesday 7th September. Accommodation has been reserved the University Halls of Residence, which is offered on a first come first serve basis. An additional number of other accommodation options are available – please contact FSHMS_Comms@soton.ac.uk for further information.