GA PROGRAMME 2008-2009
Autumn Term
Tuesday 16th September 2008 – 7.30pm until 9.00pm
21st Century Cities – Urban Regeneration in Bristol, Dr Andrew Tallon (UWE)
Plus brief talk about Geography at University and the admissions process
Location : Bristol University, Peel Lecture theatre
Wednesday 8th October 2008 – 7.30pm until 9.00pm
Aids and development, Hazel Barrett (Coventry University)
Location : Bristol University, Peel Lecture theatre
Wednesday 22nd October 2008 – 9am to 4pm
Royal Geographical Society – Geography and Employability Workshop
Location : UWE
Tuesday 11th November 2008 – 7.30pm until 9.00pm
Severn Tidal Power – A Barrage of Issues? – , Dr Chris Spencer (UWE)
Location : Bristol University, Peel Lecture theatre
Thursday 13th November 2008 – 6pm
World Wise Quiz - Location : St Mary Redcliffe and Temple School, room tbc
Spring Term
Wednesday 11th February 2009 – 1:30 - 4:00pm
Sixth Form Conference – Population: patterns,
processes and problems at a range of scales.
Three lectures on topical AS/A2
subjects, including a key lecture to provide context for the Sixth form competition.
Location : Bristol University, room tbc.
Tuesday 3rd March 2009 - 6 - 9pm
Sixth Form Competition –
A decision making exercise focussing on Population: solving a local problem...
Location : The School of Geographical Sciences at the University of Bristol
Summer Term
Sixth Form Conference – date to be confirmed
A topical, practical and part field based day that will investigate a geographical
issue through the eyes of various professionals and experts.
The topic this year will investigate the issues associated with the proposed Severn
barrage (habitats, flooding, ecology, transport, regeneration, energy, etc.) and
demonstrate how geographers are the best placed to consider an issue with such
broad ranging aspects. It is hoped to have contributions from the RSPB, Oldbury
nuclear power station, Severn Estuary Partnership and various specialists from UWE.
Location : UWE, rooms to be confirmed
