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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2:00pm PDT

Exploring Bicester: a town of change LIMITED

Tuesday April 15, 2025 2:00pm - 5:00pm PDT

Bicester

This field visit will take you on a walking tour of Bicester, exploring some of the sites that make it an interesting case study of urban change. We'll visit: Graven Hill, the UK's largest self-build estate; a restaurant that supports population control in Thailand; and, of course, Bicester Village, the second most visited location in the UK by Chinese tourists after Buckingham Palace.

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 2:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
Bicester Bicester Village, 6HB, Station Approach, Bicester

Fieldwork

Key Stage KS4, Post-16, Early Career Teacher

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