Tuesday 29 August: pre-conference events
This year the Society's Research Groups are holding a number of events before the conference.
Making the most of the annual conference, supported by the Postgraduate Forum
14.00-17.00 BST, Ondaatje Theatre, RGS-IBG (IN-PERSON ONLY)
This afternoon workshop is aimed at postgraduates and those new to the annual conference, who are registered to attend the conference. We’ll explore the conference and how it works, and how to make the most of your attendance. The afternoon will also include a walking tour of the conference site, and workshops on academic publishing and on jobs within and beyond academia.
There is no fee.
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The schedule for the afternoon has now been finalised:
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Title
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Speakers/leaders
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13:00-14:00
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Registration for the Conference – Main Entrance to the RGS-IBG Building
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14:00-14:10
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Welcome to the conference
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Harriet Bulkeley, Conference Chair
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14:10-14:30
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Welcome to the RGS-IBG and the Society’s support for postgraduates
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Joe Smith, Director of the RGS-IBG
Ed Armston-Sheret, Professional Officer, RGS- IBG
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15:30-15:15
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Academic publishing- panel discussion
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Anna Lawrence, Managing Editor, RGS-IBG (Chair)
Julian Leyland, Editor Area
Jess McLean, Editorial Board Member Transactions Institute British Geographers
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15:15-15:30
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Break - Tea and Coffee & Biscuits
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15:30-16:10
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Walking tour around the conference site; networking with other delegates
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16:10-16:50
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Jobs within and beyond academia – Panel discussion
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Jamie Woodward, Vice President Research and Higher Education, RGS-IBG (Chair)
Melissa Fielding, St Christopher’s Hospice
Anna Liubachyna, S&P Global
Rachel Devine, WRAP
Julian Martin, RGS-IBG
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16:50-17:00
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Close, welcome to stay for Plenary
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Luke Green
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17:00-18:00
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Break
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18:00 – 19:15
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Opening Chair's plenary in the Ondaatje Theatre, RGS-IBG
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19:15 - 20:00
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Opening reception in the Marquee, RGS-IBG
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Latin American Geographies Research Group away weekend
10.00-17.00 BST, RGS-IBG (IN-PERSON ONLY)
An opportunity for those interested in Latin American geographies to share research ideas and challenges, debate important issues facing the region, and discuss the future priorities and strategies of the network. Invitation only.