PERN Bulletin 1/10
29-Jan-10
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Developing Capacity for Spatial Analysis and GIS
An important issue for professional planning practice is the quality of spatial analysis used in policy development and implementation. The Centre for Education in the Built Environment has been developing the debate on using GIS to teach and research spatial analysis. Find out more and send us your views and comments for debate by clicking here.
Survey of Planners' GIS Skills – please take part by 19 February
Richard Kingston, at the University of Manchester’s Planning School is carrying out a survey of planners to assess the current level of GIS skills and expertise within the profession with the view to improving the teaching of GIS and spatial literacy to better match the requirements placed on professional planners. More...
GIS at the AESOP Annual Conference, Helsinki, 7-10 July 2010
Chris Webster and Elisabeta Silva are organizing a Special Session on GIS at this year’s AESOP conference. This session aims at addressing the previous needs through the use of computers in Planning. Topics to be address might include:
- Computer applications to produce spatial analyse,
- Computer applications to develop future simulations,
- The inclusion of computation and Planning in the education system,
- Other topics that might be considered relevant by those interested in these areas.
Papers can focus on theoretical, practical applications, or in the development of new computer applications. Contact es424@cam.ac.uk or Webster@Cardiff.ac.uk if you are interested in submitting an abstract. The conference’s website is www.aesop-planning.com
Training in Development Economics
Your help is needed for a survey on Training in Development Economics – please take part by 5 February
Working with the RTPI as one of a wide range of planning and property organisations, the Roger Tym & Partners are undertaking an assessment of the training requirements of planners and local councillors in the economics of development. As part of the study, Roger Tym & Partners is conducting a survey of planners and councillors. Please click here to find out more and take part in the survey.
MORE NETWORK NEWS
New EU Public Health Site Launched
A new Public Health Website of the European Commission has been launched. 150 new texts and 14 000 documents are presented by theme.
Lincoln Institute Deadline for Dissertation Fellowship Programme
The annual Dissertation Fellowship Program of the Lincoln Institute of Land Policy invites applications from doctoral students who are writing dissertations in fields that address these areas of interest: 1) Valuation and Taxation and 2) Planning and Urban Form. This fellowship program provides an important link between the Lincoln Institute's educational mission and its research objectives by supporting scholars early in their careers. Please distribute or post this information in your academic department. Applications are due by email on or before 1 March 2010. The full Dissertation Fellowship Program Application Guidelines are available for free downloading here. If after reviewing this material you have further questions, please contact fellowships@lincolninst.edu. Information about special fellowship programs for graduate students at universities in Latin America or China is available here.
Climate change and you
What are the social, personal, economic, ethical and environmental implications of climate change? Research Councils UK funded researchers across a wide range of disciplines, from engineers to philosophers, are exploring these issues. See what the experts say, test your knowledge and find out more about climate change research here.
CALL FOR PAPERS
Role of Hydrology in Managing Consequences of a Changing Global Environment, Newcastle, 19-23 July 2010
A number of very interesting topics, from climate change and hydrological risk to water resources management, is available. Applicants will need to select if they would like their contribution to be considered for an oral or poster presentation. The deadline for submitting abstracts is 31 January 2010. Find out more…
Deltas in Times of Climate Change, Rotterdam, 29 September - 1 October 2010
Deltas have a lot to offer. They are close to the sea and inland waterways. Their soils are fertile. They are therefore the base of many large and fast growing cities. Call for abstracts open until 15 February 2010. For more…
PUBLICATIONS
Free download of Planning Theory and Practice Report on the role of planning on expanding wind power generation of electricity
A new Planning Theory and Practice Interface report on a seminar series comparing experience between the UK and other European countries about the role of planning in the expansion of wind power generation. Download free…
Booklet on careers in planning in Scotland
The booklet Step up to a Career in Town and Country Planning aims to introduce the world of town and country planning, to give an idea of the opportunities offered by the planning profession and an insight into the working lives of young planners. More…
Review of European Planning Systems and Housing Delivery
The National Housing and Planning Advice Unit has published a review of European Planning Systems by a research team lead by the Centre for Comparative Housing Research at De Montfort University, working with the Delft University of Technology. It demonstrates that there is no simple relationship between changes in house prices and changes in levels of housebuilding. The study also suggests that the evidence does not suggest that a more relaxed planning systems necessarily delivers higher levels of housebuilding. Read full report…
Discovering Property Policy
This report, by a team led by David Adams at the University of Glasgow and funded by the RICS Education Trust, assessed how the Scottish Executive considers property market issues in its legislation. Download report…
Spatial data initiative publishes first annual report
The UK Location Programme, led by Defra, has published its first annual report on progress in developing a new, innovative, and joined up service for the management of geographic or spatial data for government, business and citizens across the UK. The full report includes a number of case studies.
“New societal challenges for the European Union - New challenges for social sciences and the humanities"
This booklet explains how major changes will be required in the way researchers manage their projects, steer their interdisciplinary research and valorise their results in society at large. More…
Cities Outlook ranks the economic performance of 64 of the UK's largest cities and towns. This year's report also includes an analysis of the economic performance of the City Regions, a wider definition of urban areas and a summary of City Regional devolution to date. Download report…
MORE EVENTS
Suburban gardens in Sydney’s periphery: amenity, biodiversity conservation and bushfire, Dundee, 2 February 2010
Dr Andrew Kelly, University of Wollongong, Australia, will talk about his research which focuses on the interconnections between land-use planning, nature conservation, the nature of local government and relevant regional mechanisms. More…
Housing Employers Research Conference and Education Consultation, Glasgow University, 2 February 2010
Housing employers are invited to hear about recent research and to be consulted on education links between the profession and the University. More…
Planning the future in the present for Sub-Saharan African cities: a case study of Maputo (Mozambique), 9 March 2010, Edinburgh
The presentation given by Professor Paul Jenkins of Heriot-Watt University will start at 6.30pm, followed by a debate chaired by Cliff Hague. More…
Diversity and Convergence — Planning in a World of Change, Anglia Ruskin University, Chelmsford, 7-9 April 2010
This UK-Ireland planning research conference hosted by the university’s department of the built environment brings an interdisciplinary mix of researchers, policy-makers and practitioners to present and debate current research issues concerning the challenging and changing context of planning. More…
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- 29-Jan-10
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