About
The Geographies of Children, Youth and Families Research Group (GCYFRG) aims to raise the profile, perceived value and understanding of geographies of children, youth and families within academic geography and beyond.
Aims
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Providing a inclusive and international forum to explore the meanings, implications and new directions in the geographies of children, youth and families
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Stimulating and developing critical debate about geographies of children, youth and families within and beyond geography
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Building upon the activities of the former RGS-IBG Limited Life Working Party on the Geographies of Children, Youth and Families
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Establishing collaborative links to research groups and practitioners within other disciplines as well as other RGS-IBG Research Groups
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Maximising the involvement of postgraduates and new researchers in all of the Research Group’s activities
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Constituting a sustainable forum and support network that links research on the geographies of children, youth and families with the rapidly-growing number of taught courses and course modules in the field
Committee
Chair
Secretary
Treasurer
Membership Officer
Awards
Officer
Education
Officer
Conference
Officer
Postgraduate
Officer
Early Career
Officer
Website &
Social Media Officer
Writing Retreat
Officer
EDI Officer
Mentor Officer
Ordinary committee members
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Sarah Mills, Loughborough University;
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Liz Ackerley, The University of Manchester
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Matluba Khan, Cardiff University