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\centerline{\bf \TeX\ Users Group Courses at Exeter}
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As in previous years, the University of Exeter (or \TeX
eter), will  host  a number of courses organised
on behalf on the \TeX\ Users Group. The \MF\ course is
the first of its kind to be offered in Europe, and it is something of a
{\it coup\/} to be able to have Doug Henderson, the \MF\ coordinator, as
well as the implementor of pc\MF, to teach the course.


\section{Advanced \TeX\slash Macro Writing} This 5-day  
Advanced\slash Macro Writing course is designed for {\it
all\/} experienced \TeX\ users. Following on from the
Beginning\slash Intermediate \TeX\ course, there will be
more detailed explanations of the relationship of boxes
and glue, using |\hbox|, |\vbox| and |\vtop|.
Also ruled tables, using \btt{halign}.

The course will discuss how to
construct macros which are both elegant and useful,
avoiding some of the more obvious pitfalls of the art.
Consideration will  be given to
the use of registers, grouping and conditional statements, as well as
tools such as \btt{let} and \btt{futurelet}, \btt{begingroup}
and \btt{endgroup}.
It is hoped that participants will come along with lots of questions
and home-grown macros (successful or otherwise), and be
prepared to learn by discussion and `trial and error' as well as by example.

Pre-requisites:\quad A sound working knowledge of \TeX\ (or \LaTeX)  -- 
at least equivalent to
Beginning\slash Intermediate standard, coupled with day-to-day experience.
Please bring your own well-thumbed copy of {\sl The \TeX book}. The course
will be given by Chris Rowley.

\section{Beginning \MFsl}
This 4-day course presents the basics of \MF, a system for the design
of alphabets.  The course includes: basics (coordinate systems,
control points, pens and curves), the organisation of Computer Modern
fonts, \MF\ utilities, and an introduction to logo creation.  After
learning how to make logo characters, participants design and produce
a logo of their own during hands-on sessions.
The course will be presented by Doug Henderson from the University of
California at Berkeley --  TUG's \MF\ coordinator  for the past three
years.
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\section{Registration fees}
The fee for each 5-day course is \quid360 per person
for those from academic organisations,
and \quid420 for commercial (non-academic) companies.
For the 4-day \MF\ course the corresponding rates are \quid300 academic
and \quid360 non-academic.
TUG Institutional Members will be eligible for a 10\% discount on the course
fee.  Groups of 3 or more from one organisation attending the same course
may also deduct 10\% per person.  Substitutions may be made at any
time before the start of the course for no additional charge.
Individual cancellations will however incur cancellation charges.
If a complete course has to be cancelled by the \TeX\ Users Group
through lack of numbers,
then payment will be refunded in full (including any accommodation fee).
\section{Individual cancellations \& late registrations}
80\% of the registration fee is refundable if notification of
cancellation is received or postmarked {\sl not less than} two weeks
prior to the starting date.
Thereafter 50\% is refundable.
There is no refund for partial completion of the course.
Registration notification received or postmarked less than two weeks before
the start of the course will incur a 5\% late registration surcharge.
Notification of late bookings by telephone to Exeter (0392) 411906 will be
accepted up until the Friday before the course.
\section{Accommodation}
On-campus accommodation in a hall of residence
can be booked for \quid25 per night  --  amounting to an additional
\quid125 for each 5-day course, or \quid100 for the 4-day course.
This includes all meals,
commencing with dinner on the evening preceding the course.
Further accommodation, travel and course details will be circulated to all
registrants a couple of weeks before the course start.
Discounts do not apply to the accommodation charge.
\section{How to pay}
Payment for the course fee and accommodation  must be in pounds sterling,
made out to the `University of Exeter', and sent to:
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Clive Nicholas                       
Continuing Education and Training Officer
University of Exeter               
Cotley                           
Streatham Rise                         
Exeter\quad EX4 4PE, U.K.                              
tel: (0392) 411906              
fax: (0392) 263108
email: {\tt nicholas.cs@uk.ac.exeter}
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\rightline{\sl Cathy Booth}\goodbreak
