Opening Session
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Transcript of Opening Session
Welcome to The Third International Population Geographies
ConferenceMon 19 June to Wed 21
June 2006at the University of Liverpool
Opening Session
• Phil Rees, Chair of Conference: General Arrangements
• Paul Boyle, God-Father of the International Population Geographies Conferences
• Darren Smith, Conference Organiser, Programme Update
Where are we?
Rendall Building
Roxby Building
North is differently oriented on the city and campus maps
Feathers Hotel
International InnThe Liner at Liverpool
Est Est Est
Where are we on campus?
Rendall Building Roxby Building
We will fix your problems as best we can.
Martin will speak on
Dimensions of Mobility in Australia
Guest Speaker
David will speak about the ESRC/JISC Census Programme, one of ESRC’s “Crown Jewels”
John will speak about his data unit that supports access to Migration and Commuting flow data and a new population research programme he leads
Paul will speak about the Scottish Longitudinal Study, which he has pioneered
Plenary speakers
Our Thanks to Sponsors
• Population Geography Research Group of the Royal Geographical Society
• Sister societies: PSG of AAG, EAPS, APA• School of Geography, University of Leeds• Department of Geography, University of
Liverpool• Taylor and Francis, JEMS reception• John Wiley & Sons, Journal Issue & Prize
for best postgrad paper/presentation
POPFEST
• Group of postgrads researching population topics are running parallel, more informal sessions
• You are very welcome to attend but please be supportive
Refreshments and MealsMonday Tuesday Wednesday
Tea/coffee Rendall Foyer Rendall Foyer Rendall Foyer
Lunch Rendall Foyer & Theatre Workshop
Explore Liverpool’s
restaurants/pubsDinner Explore Liverpool’s
restaurants/pubsEST EST EST
RestaurantExplore
Liverpool’s restaurants/pubs
Reception Roxby Building, Floor 9
Opening Session
• Phil Rees, Chair of Conference: General Arrangements
• Paul Boyle, God-Father of the International Population Geographies Conferences
• Darren Smith, Conference Organiser, Programme Update
Opening Session
• Phil Rees, Chair of Conference: General Arrangements
• Paul Boyle, God-Father of the International Population Geographies Conferences
• Darren Smith, Conference Organiser, Programme Update