The Population Geography Research Group (PGRG) provides a forum for population geographers to present and discuss the latest findings of research in the sub-discipline through its conference and publication activities, to debate relevant theoretical, philosophical and methodological issues, and to consider policy dimensions, both in the UK and internationally.
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Conference: “Current Debates in International Development”: 25-26 June 2009

By Dan - Last updated: Thursday, June 4, 2009

This is a multi-disciplinary conference for PhD students hosted by the School of International Development at the University of East Anglia. This conference brings together research students who will present and discuss core themes and issues emanating from their research. The papers to be presented encompass many of the key issues that researchers of Development [...]

MSc Scholarships in Population Studies at LSE

By Pablo Mateos - Last updated: Tuesday, May 19, 2009

Master’s degrees  in population studies: £15,000 scholarships available Are you thinking about doing a Master’s degree in the field of population studies in 2009/2010? Students accepted for the MSc in Population and Development, or MSc Health, Population and Society, or MSC Social Research Methods (Population) at the LSE will be eligible to be considered for [...]

Reproductive Health in Poor Countries

By Pablo Mateos - Last updated: Tuesday, May 19, 2009

Poverty and Reproductive Health in Poor Countries: Issues, Measurement & Evidence   BSPS day meeting Sponsored in collaboration with the ESRC Venue: New Academic Building (NABL09), LSE Friday 29th May, 2009   Background The burden of out-of-pocket expenditure related to reproductive health service use remains largely unexplored in poor country contexts. The knock-on effect of [...]

LSE Seminar: Population, Education and Development

By Pablo Mateos - Last updated: Tuesday, May 19, 2009

“Population, Education and Development: Addressing the Interactions” LSE Population Research Seminar Speaker: Prof. Wolfgang Lutz Leader, World Population Program International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis Chair: Prof. Mike Murphy, Professor of Demography, LSE Abstract: Education is a key determinant if international development. This Seminar presents new projections of populations by age, sex and four levels [...]