GA Annual Conference and Exhibition
University of Manchester - 12-14 April 2012
Every year we welcome more than 700 delegates from all over the world to take part in a range of lectures, workshops, field visits and social events and find out about the latest ideas, resources and support in primary and secondary geography.
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Conference programme
Highlights of the 2012 programme include:
- Keynote Address by Professor Gill Valentine (Head of School of Geography, University of Leeds) on 'Living with difference'
- Public Lecture on 'Writing about identity, migration and cultural difference' by novelist Marina Lewycka
- Tony Allan (Kings College London) on water security
- Richard Battarbee (University College London) on 'Putting climate change into a longer historical perspective'
- Special event for PGCEs and NQTs
- Hands-on GIS workshops
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The Rex Walford Memorial Lecture
The GA is proud to sponsor the first Rex Walford Memorial Lecture which will become a regular feature of the GA Annual Conference. It is aimed at trainee teachers and NQTs, taking its cue from Rex's remarkable contribution to geography education in the UK.
An idea of how highly regarded Rex was can be gained from these testimonials and memories. What we read about is a man of unquenchable enthusiasm and optimism, and a very gifted teacher. We hope the annual Rex Walford Memorial Lecture will inspire you and remind us all what can be achieved through innovative and imaginative geography teaching.
The Rex Walford Memorial Lecture is designed for new teachers but is of course open to all. Saturday 14 April, 09.00-09.50 PGCE/NQT event 'Finding our place: a world of meaning'.
Exhibition
The GA Annual Conference hosts the UK's largest exhibition of geographical resources giving you the chance to find out about field study centres, publishers, tour operators, exam boards, universities and many other organisations. Book an exhibition pitch.
Conference venue
Located in the heart of Manchester, the university is easily accessed by road, rail and air and is close to hundreds of restaurants, shops and hotels in the vibrant city centre.
Conference theme - Geographies of Difference
Chosen by the 2011-12 GA President, Fran Martin, this year's theme will provide the space to explore the geographies of difference in three key ways:
- By providing a range of examples of how geography education can develop more positive attitudes towards difference in our young people
- By reflecting on the extent to which geography as a discipline, or community of practice, reflects the diversity of the UK
- By providing some concrete, positive and inspiring ideas that can be taken back to our places of work and put into practice
Booking
Attendance at Conference is by pre-registration only. Your registration fee includes refreshments, buffet lunch and full access to lectures, workshops, forums, the resources exhibition and day-time receptions. Register online >>>
Conference delegate map
The GA Annual Conference attracts more and more international delegates every year - 28 countries were represented at the 2011 Conference in Guildford. Keep an eye on this map to find out which countries will be represented at the 2012 Conference in Manchester.
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