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27 November 2006
The Society of Chemical Industry, London SW1
Government is constantly trying to build better bridges between the
academic and commercial sectors, so that new research may better impact on
the country’s success. But this has proven difficult.
Geography is an academic discipline of increasing importance and is
already widely applied by the commercial sector. However, the commercial
world can be ignorant of the latest academic thinking. Similarly, many
interesting developments occurring in the commercial sector remain largely
unknown to the academic community.
This one-day seminar will bring together experts from both the academic
and commercial sectors to talk from their alternative perspectives on a
series of common topics relating to ‘Geography and People’. This will be a
unique opportunity to share our different views, to build closer
understanding and to gain interesting and fruitful new insights.
The day will be chaired by Chris Denham, former head of ONS Census output
and geography. During his career at ONS, Chris helped the Census to become
more accessible to a wide range of users, particularly in the commercial
sector. He will bring the benefit of his unique experience to the
Chairman’s role.
Further information at http://www.mrs.org.uk/networking/cgg/nov06.htm
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