GA Conference and Exhibition 2025: Full Schedule

Welcome to the GA’s online programme for the Annual Conference and Exhibition 2025! Take some time to explore the programme and build a personalised schedule using the full list below, or find the best sessions for you using the filter options. Keep an eye on this programme for updates and to interact with other delegates, exhibitors and sponsors. For more information on the Conference, see the GA website.

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12:30pm PDT

Subject knowledge scholar kick-off

Tuesday April 15, 2025 12:30pm - 1:30pm PDT

Executive suite

The 'kick-off' session for the SKS which will involve some ice-breaker activities, planning a pathway through the Conference programme and a scavenger hunt

Speakers

Dr Rebecca Kitchen

Head of Professional Development, Geographical Association

I have worked at the Geographical Association for 9 years and am currently the Head of Professional Development. Prior to this, I was Head of Geography at a girls' grammar school for 16 years where I was awarded the Ordnance Survey Award for contributions to Geography in Secondary... Read More →

Tuesday April 15, 2025 12:30pm - 1:30pm PDT
Executive suite Oxford Brookes University,Headington Rd, Headington, Oxford OX3 0BP

Secondary

Key Stage KS3, KS4, Post-16

2:30pm PDT

Connecting to the geography of a single grid square

Tuesday April 15, 2025 2:30pm - 4:00pm PDT

Foyer

Drawing inspiration from Local by Alastair Humphreys, and with an emphasis on divisions of space and place, this field visit will show a range of techniques teachers can use to explore any single grid square close to their school. There will be two concurrent strands to the field visit, with separate activities highlighted for primary and secondary students.

Speakers

Chloe Searl

Independent Field Studies Tutor, The Island Geographer

Ryan Nock

Head Of Geography, Carr Manor Community School (Parkside School)

Dr Paula Richardson

Tuesday April 15, 2025 2:30pm - 4:00pm PDT
Foyer Oxford Brookes University,Headington Rd, Headington, Oxford OX3 0BP

Primary

Key Stage KS1, KS2, KS3, KS4, Post-16

3:00pm PDT

Fieldwork connections: the role of games and challenges in fieldwork for young people LIMITED

Tuesday April 15, 2025 3:00pm - 4:00pm PDT

Oxford Centre

The role of fun and games are often overlooked in field trips, but they're powerful tools in connecting students to their environment and exploring the process of scientific enquiry. This session looks to spend time in an urban centre and examine how such activities can enthuse students and enhance their understanding of fieldwork, in preparation for more formal assessment of these skills.

Speakers

Ollie Davies

Teacher, Ardingly College

Ollie studied undergraduate Geography at University College, London, and at postgraduate level at the University of Oxford, where he gained an MSc in Environmental Geomorphology. He entered the teaching profession through TeachFirst and taught at Loxford School in East London before... Read More →

Tuesday April 15, 2025 3:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
Oxford Centre Oxford Station, Park End St, Oxford OX1 1HS

Fieldwork

Key Stage KS2, KS3