There is an internal conference for Stage 3 UG Geography students to present their dissertation research to Stage 2 students.
The conference is organised as part of the Stage 3 Geography dissertation module, and held during Geography Community Tuesdays (see separate case study) as facilitated by Alex Jeffrey, Geography DPD.
About a month before Stage 3 students are due to hand in their dissertations they are invited to present their research to Stage 2 students. Attendance is compulsory, and is supported by the provision of wine and nibbles.
To build a sense of community; to give Stage 3 students an opportunity to talk about their excellent work; to help Stage 2 students understand what is involved in doing a dissertation.
Alex said the anecdotal evidence is that both Stage 2 and Stage 3 students find it useful. The dissertation conference has become a compulsory, annual event in Geography.
Geography dissertation conference
Student Engagement, Research-Informed Teaching
Undergraduate (all Stages)
Geography, Politics and Sociology
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Over 200 students in a group
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