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Courses, Conferences, Other Events
Click on the calendar below to access information about courses, conferences, GA Branch and other events. If you know of an event that is not listed, please email
Anne Greaves with details.
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Linking Environmental Education Activities to the National Curriculum
Tuesday 2 September
Skelton Grange Environment Centre, Leeds
This event will introduce you to the National Curriculum, including taking a look at Education for Sustainable Development and Sustainable Schools. Aimed at environmental educators and others who are beginning to work with schools, it aims to demystify the curriculum and its terminology and to introduce some new and creative ways of working with it. Part of the day will be spent designing activities relevant to your own job. For further information visit the Skelton Grange website.
Introducing Environmental Games and Activities
Wednesday 3 September
Skelton Grange Environment Centre, Leeds
Developed and offered in response to repeat demand, this event will provide an introduction to a range of activities and games suitable for Foundation stage and Key Stages 1 and 2. With the emphasis on doing and playing, the course will look at games to achieve a variety of different outcomes and atmospheres, and how to blend activities together to ensure coherence and to help children get the most out of their experience. This event is suitable for those who are beginning to work with 3 to 11 year olds in an outdoor setting and who want to introduce games and hands-on activities as a way of bringing the environment alive. For further information visit the Skelton Grange website.
The British Cartographic Society Annual Symposium
Mapping 2008: Making the Most of Maps
Wednesday 3 - Saturday 6 September
Harben House, Newport Pagnell
The conference programme features an impressive line up of industry experts who will give presentations on a diverse range of map related topics including representatives from the Royal Geographical Society, City University, Pitney Bowes MapInfo and the government's Communities and Local Government. In addition to the full programme of presentations delegates can also choose from a range of hands-on workshops. To find out more visit The British Cartographic Society website.
HERODOT Conference: Future Prospects in Geography
Thursday 4 - Sunday 7 September
Liverpool Hope University
The HERODOT network will hold a conference at Liverpool Hope University as part of the celebration of the Liverpool as the European Capital of Culture. The conference is suitable for all those interested in Geography (and its related areas) and the work of geographers. Visit the HERDOT website for further information.
Archaeology and Education conference 2008
Friday 5 - Sunday 7 September 2008
St. John University, York.
The 2008 conference will include plenary sessions on national initiatives, international education projects, and local projects from around the UK. The second day will be dedicated to workshops split into the following four themes:
Working with children and young people;
Working with the public;
Formal education workshops
Other initiatives (PAS, YAC, EH etc.)
For more details or to book visit the conference website. You may also email the conference organising committee for more info.
The role of schools in contributing to pupils' well-being
Wednesday 10 September, 11.00 - 15.00
Central Hall Westminster, Storey's Gate, London
A free workshop exploring the role of environmental education, outdoor activities and education for sustainable development in schools in contributing to the well-being of children. SEEd is running this free workshop alongside the current consultation draft by DCSF on 'Schools' Role in Promoting Pupil Well-being'. To reserve a place at the workshop, contact Hermione Fricker.
Shifting Margins, Shifting Centres: Negotiating difference in education in the Twenty First century
Wednesday 17 September 2008
Jeffery Hall, Institute of Education, University of London
This conference aims to promote dialogue, critical reflection and strategies of negotiation in relation to key issues in debates around community cohesion, equality, diversity, identity, power, difference, citizenship and global justice in education. Email Elaine Peck for enquiries.
AGI GeoCommunity '08
24-25 September 2008
Holiday Inn, Stratford-upon-Avon
The Association for Geographic Information (AGI) provides a forum for the UK's geographic information industry. This residential conference will provide an opportunity for its participants to learn from their peers, train and debate policy and technology issues, plus build relationships through networking. The theme of the conference will be 'Shaping a Changing World'. Full details can be found on the Association for Geographic Information (AGI) website.
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Primary Geography Quality Mark Support Days: Submitting Your Application
Thursday 9 October
London (Venue TBC)
A free meeting for schools enrolled on Rounds 5 and 6 of the Primary Geography Quality Mark. Find out more on the PGQM pages.
Primary Geography Quality Mark Support Days: Submitting Your Application
Tuesday 14 October
Sheffield, GA HQ
A free meeting for schools enrolled on Rounds 5 and 6 of the Primary Geography Quality Mark. Find out more on the PGQM pages.
Teachers CPD - GIS made easy
A FREE one day symposium at the Royal Geographical Society
Friday 17 October, starts 9:50am
Presentations by the OS and the RGS-IBG Education department, with workshops led by the leading GIS software providers. See how free support, guidance and resources are available online. Email the RGS-IBG to register.
Scottish Association of Geography Teachers (SAGT) Annual Conference
Saturday 25 October
Edinburgh Academy
The theme is Geography and the Media. For more information and application forms visit the SAGT website.
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Who and Where We Are: The Role of Children's Voices in Geography and History
Saturday 1 November 2008, 09.00-16.30
Trinity and All Saints University College, Leeds
A primary conference jointly organised by the Geographical Association and Historical Association. Further details and online booking are available here.
Whose World is it Anyway?
10 November, 9:30 – 16:30
Bore Place, near Edenbridge, Kent
A sixth form conference in partnership with Pamela Draycott RE and Citizenship Advisor Service, Kent. The whole day conference will be a meeting of RE and Global themes. Schools representatives will take back activities and information to disseminate to the rest of the sixth form group. For more information and for booking see the Kent and the Wider World website.
Geography in schools: misheard or misplaced?
Thursday 13 November, starts 5:30pm
Richard Roberts Auditorium, University of Sheffield
This lecture is part of the Department of Geography's centenary lecture series and will be given by Professor David Lambert, Chief Executive of the Geographical Association. For more information about the lecture series see the department website. For directions view this campus map.
Free Key Stage 3 History CPD - Pictures of the Punjab
Thursday 13 November, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Royal Geographical Society
A free INSET evening for Key Stage 3 History teachers exploring the Punjab region of India and Pakistan. Included: preview of new educational resources, a private tour of a new exhibition and free resources for educational use. See website for more details.
Improving Teaching – Enhancing Learning
Monday 24 November and Tuesday 25 November 2008
QEII Conference Centre, Westminster, London
This conference marks eight years of the Teaching and Learning Research Programme (TLRP). TLRP's work will be showcased to an invited audience of practitioners, policy makers and researchers. To express interest go to the TLRP Conference 2008 webpage.
GCSE CPD Day
At the Royal Geographical Society, London
Tuesday 25 November, 10.00 - 16.00
Fantastic opportunity for teachers and learning practitioners to hear topical advice, updates and tips from all four examination boards (AQA, Edexcel, OCR and WJEC), allowing you to make informed decisions regarding the new GCSE specifications arriving in September 2009.
Tickets: £50, £40 for RGS-IBG members.
Visit the RGS-IBG website to download a programme or to book your place.
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Beyond critical - some spaces of optimism in a globalised world
Monday 8 December, starts 5:30pm
Students' Union Auditorium, University of Sheffield
Professor Doreen Massey from the Open University will give the final lecture in the Department of Geography's centenary lecture series. For more information about the lecture series see the department website. For directions view this campus map.
SSAT Lead Practitioner Seminar: Independent Learning in Geography and Integrated Humanities
Friday 12 December 2008, 9:00 - 16:15
Knutsford High School, Cheshire
The day is designed to help produce Independent Learners in the Humanities through the development of personal, learning and thinking skills (PLTS). The day includes Year 7 and 8 'Showcase' presentations on 'Independent Learning' and a choice of two workshops covering 'Learning in Humanities'. Cost £69.00 including lunch and a follow up learning visit. For more details and booking information contact Paul Atkinson.
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Association of American Geographers 2009 Annual Meeting
22-27 March 2009
Riviera Hotel, Las Vegas
Join 8,000 geographers, GIS specialists, and environmental scientists from around the world for the very latest in research, policy, and applications in geography, sustainability, and GIScience. The program will feature 4,000 presentations by leading scholars and researchers from more than 60 countries, an international networking reception, and exhibitions. Numerous field trips will also explore the rich cultural and physical geography of Las Vegas and the surrounding region. Visit the AAG website for more information, to submit an abstract or to register your attendance.
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GA Annual Conference 2009
16-18 April 2009
University of Manchester
For the 2009 GA Annual Conference we will be returning to Manchester. The Conference theme is 'Investigating Geography' and will focus on how students can investigate geography both in and out of the classroom; how geographical education can be investigated through research; and how academic geographers extend understanding through their investigations. Visit the Annual Conference pages for further information and online booking.
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