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Welcome to The Third International Population Geographies Conference Mon 19 June to Wed 21 June 2006 at the University of Liverpool

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Welcome to The Third International Population Geographies Conference Mon 19 June to Wed 21 June 2006 at the University of Liverpool. Opening Session. Phil Rees, Chair of Conference: General Arrangements Paul Boyle, God-Father of the International Population Geographies Conferences - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

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Page 1: Opening Session

Welcome to The Third International Population Geographies

ConferenceMon 19 June to Wed 21

June 2006at the University of Liverpool

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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

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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

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Where are we on campus?

Rendall Building Roxby Building

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We will fix your problems as best we can.

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Martin will speak on

Dimensions of Mobility in Australia

Guest Speaker

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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

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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

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POPFEST

• Group of postgrads researching population topics are running parallel, more informal sessions

• You are very welcome to attend but please be supportive

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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

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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

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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