Doing a Better Job for European Geographers A Conference Supporting the Professional Development of Geography Academics and Enhancing the Employability of Geography Graduates
Friday 2nd April to Monday 5th April, 2004 - Sofia University "St. Klimnet Ohridski", Bulgaria
An international HERODOT event (in association with LTSN-GEES, UK)
Contents
- What is the conference about?
- What is the Cost?…..It's Free!!
- How Can I Register?
- How Can I Contribute? Call for contributions
- Social Programme
- Provisional Programme
What is the conference about?
This three-day residential conference will have two main themes: (1) enhancing the continuing professional development (CPD) of higher education Geography lecturers throughout Europe and (2) enhancing the employability of Geography graduates. The event seeks to bring together Geographers from different institutions in Europe who have a common interest in these themes which were identified as priorities at the London launch of HERODOT in March 2003. The primary aim of the event is to disseminate good practice in professional development and therefore to encourage innovation in curriculum design and delivery. In this way the conference seeks to enhance the quality of Geography courses and teaching and thereby to improve the learning experience of Geography students, and in particular their preparation for the graduate labour market. This conference provides a unique opportunity for practitioners from Geography departments around Europe to network and collaborate on these issues. So, if you have ever wondered how other countries, institutions and departments approach the CPD of Geography staff and enhance graduate employability, this is your chance to learn from their experiences - or to present and showcase your own!
Specifically, this event seeks to:
- Bring together Geography academics involved in CPD and graduate employability across Europe in order to share expertise, exchange ideas and good practice
- Provide opportunities to discuss the academic and practical issues of designing effective professional development and courses which enhance graduate employability
- Identify the learning and teaching support needs of Geography academic colleagues
- Assist in furthering the work of the HERODOT project
What is the Cost?…..It's Free!!
As this event is being heavily subsidised by HERODOT, and supported by LTSN-GEES, "early bird" delegates will only be expected to meet their travel costs. HERODOT will pay for three nights accommodation, all food (including a conference dinner), social excursions and conference resources for each of the first thirty delegates to register. So, to enjoy this conference free of charge please register as soon as possible.
How Can I Register?
Registration is now closed
How Can I Contribute? Call for contributions
Paper Presentations and Workshops
HERODOT and the organising committee are calling for short paper presentations (20-30 minutes) and/or workshop sessions (approximately 1 hour) on topics that relate to the conference themes of CPD for Geography academic staff and graduate employability.
Social Programme
The social programme for this international conference includes a guided evening tour around the beautiful historical city of Sofia, an excursion to the Rila Monastery and lunch in a typical Bulgarian restaurant.
Provisional Programme
Friday 2nd April, 2004
10:00 onwards Arrival in Sofia and Registration at Sofia University
19:00 Welcome, Introductions and Evening Dinner
Saturday 3rd April, 2004
09:15-10:00 Keynote 1: Providing CPD opportunities for Geography academics in Europe
10:00-10:45 Keynote 2: Promoting the employability of Geography graduates in the 21st Century
10:45-11:15 Coffee
11:15-12:30 Parallel paper presentations/workshops on the conference themes
12:30-13:45 Lunch
13:45-15:00 Parallel paper presentations/workshops on the conference themes
15:00-16:00 Plenary Session
16:00-17:00 Free Time
17:00-18:30 Evening walk around the historical city of Sofia
19:30 Evening Dinner
Sunday 4th April, 2004
09:30-11:00 Parallel paper presentations/workshops on the conference themes
11:00-17:00 Excursion to Rila Monastery and lunch in a typical Bulgarian restaurant
19:30 Evening Dinner
Monday 5th April, 2004
09:00-10:30 Parallel paper presentations/workshops on the conference themes
10:30-11:00 Coffee
11:00-12:00 Plenary: CPD and Employability in Geography: The Next Steps for HERODOT and for delegates
12:00-13:00 Lunch
13:00 onwards Depart from Sofia