Centre for Spatial Demographics Research, University of Liverpool: Centre Symposium and Launch Event
Thursday 11th and Friday 12th June 2015, University of Liverpool
Research on population studies is at a major turning point. Changes not just in population dynamics (for example, in fertility and family formation and migration, and in the social, economic, demographic and ethnic characteristics of neighbourhoods), but also in the ways in which populations are measured and recorded, mean that new approaches to the study of populations are essential. Within this context, the University of Liverpool is establishing a new inter-disciplinary Centre for Spatial Demographics Research, reflecting a recent growth in expertise in spatial population studies within the University.
This is to invite you to a symposium and launch of the Centre. The event will focus on recent research and challenges in spatial demographics research. It will bring together leading researchers in spatial demographics who will present cutting-edge research and engage with key agendas in the field. Within this context, spatial demographics covers any research that falls within the broad headings of population research (quantitative and qualitative), spatial analysis, demography, epidemiology and geographical information science and this event is likely to appeal to any academics, public sector researchers and others who have an interest in spatially-referenced population data and their analysis. Six key research themes provide the focus of the event:
1. Demographic change
2. Small-area estimation
3. Migration and ethnic diversity
4. Geodemographics
5. Long-term change
6. Future opportunities
Each theme will feature talks from a Centre member, an invited external speaker who will reflect on their own work as well as wider issues about the theme, and an invited external speaker on the theme’s policy context. Confirmed speakers include: Professor Tony Champion (Newcastle University), Professor Phil Rees (University of Leeds), Alan Smith (Office for National Statistics), Professor Richard Webber (King’s College London), Professor Li-Chun Zhang (University of Southampton).
This will be an exciting event which will showcase the latest research and debate progress and problems in spatial demographics. Spaces are limited and first-come-first served, so early booking is recommended.
The event will run over two days (starting at 12.30pm on the 11th and closing at 1pm on the 12th). A buffet lunch and coffee and tea will be provided on both days. Attendance is free, but registration is essential.
To register for this event, click here.
Chris Lloyd
c.d.lloyd@liverpool.ac.uk