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Gender and Education Conference Website Information
HOMEPAGE
The 8th International Gender and Education Association Conference
27th – 30th April 2011, Graduate School of Education, Exeter University
The Gender and Education Association conference exists to promote and disseminate feminist and
critical research on gender and education to a wide international academic and practitioner
audience. The theme for the 2011 conference will be: ‘Gender and Education: Past, Present and
Future’. Recent months have seen a whole host of international equality documents being
produced on topics relating to gender and education. These documents demonstrate the
importance that is still attributed to these issues across the globe. Although these reports provide
some good news about the narrowing of the gender gap, they also provide firm evidence of the
number of inequalities which still exist. Given this policy interest and the explosion of scholarship
in gender and education in recent years, the conference will present an exciting opportunity to
‘take stock of the field’ and to ask:
‐How do we understand and recognise the field of gender and education in contemporary times?
‐How did we get here?
‐What does the future hold?
CURRENT CONFERENCE NEWS
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social networking sites will be used to keep you updated with latest news from the
conference organisation team. Be amongst the first to receive conference updates,
reminders and news.
Conference registration to open on January 28th 2011. Make sure that you check the
website at this time for details of how to book your place at the conference. Notification
about the acceptance of abstracts will reach participants just before this date.
ACCOMODATION
The conference fees do not cover the cost of any accommodation expenses. It is the delegates own
responsibility to find, book and pay for their own accommodation for the duration of the
conference. However, this page can be used to find out about the range of accommodation available
in Exeter and how it can be booked. The information supplied on this page should only be used as a
guide because prices and options may have changed since it was published. For full information
please follow the links to the associated websites.
YOUTH HOSTEL ACCOMODATION
Exeter has its own independent youth hostel the ‘Globe Backpackers’. Located in the heart of the
city centre it is approximately ten minutes from the central high street by foot and fifteen minutes to
the conference venue. The hostel is a very cheap option, with the average room price being just £17
per night. At present the hostel’s own website is offering cheaper deals for those who wish to stay
for a two or three night consecutive break. The hostel offers a variety of rooms and prices, ranging
from private double or twin bedrooms to 10 bed dormitories. The hostel website states that this
accommodation is not suitable for those who are looking for quiet times and privacy or for those
who are unable to climb a bunk bed ladder. Please see the hostel website for further details and for
booking: http://www.exeterbackpackers.co.uk/exeter/
BED AND BREAKFAST ACCOMMODATION
There are numerous bed and breakfast accommodation options in and around Exeter. The following
options have all been used by University guests recently and are in walking distance from the
conference venue:
The Clock Tower Hotel
The Clock Tower Hotel is conveniently located in the city centre, between the train station and the
conference venue. It is approximately fifteen minutes from both by foot), although it is worth
bearing in mind that it is an uphill walk from the station! The Clock Tower Hotel has been awarded 4
stars for bed and breakfast accommodation and has 18 different rooms – single, twin, double and
family. Prices start at approximately £30 per night for bed and breakfast, but please see the hotel
website for current prices and offers: http://www.clocktowerhotel.co.uk/
White Hart Hotel
The White Hart has 55 recently refurbished rooms and has been awarded 3 stars for bed and
breakfast accommodation. The hotel is located centrally, approximately a five minute walk from the
main high street in Exeter and twenty minutes from the conference venue. The hotel has a
traditional pub, garden and restaurant below it that visitors can use. Prices start from around £40,
but please see the website for further details and the latest offers:
http://www.whitehartpubexeter.co.uk/
The Edwardian
The Edwardian is the nearest option to the conference venue, being just a short two minute walk
down the hill from the St Luke’s Campus. The accommodation has been awarded four diamonds for
its bed and breakfast accommodation and prices start from around £65 per night. The Edwardian
has a range of single, double, twin, four poster and family rooms available. Please see the website
for further information: http://www.edwardianexeter.co.uk/
CITY CENTRE HOTELS
Jury’s Inn
Jury’s Inn is relatively new to Exeter and is one of the largest hotels in the City Centre. It is also one
of the closest hotels to the conference venue. The hotel is an approximate ten minute walk from the
St Luke’s Campus and also from the main city centre. The hotel offers approximately 167 rooms –
single, doubles and twins. The hotel also has its own restaurant and bar area offering snacks, meals
and drinks all day. Jury’s Inn has been awarded three stars and largely caters for the business
market. It is a modern, comfortable and recently built hotel. Prices start from approximately £60 per
night. Please see the hotel website for further details: http://exeterhotels.jurysinns.com/
The Southgate
The Southgate hotel is owned by the Mercure chain and has been awarded four stars for hotel
accommodation. It has recently been refurbished and it is the only city centre hotel offering a
swimming pool, gym, spa and sauna. The hotel is in close walking distance of the conference venue
(approximately fifteen minutes, along a flat and pleasant local shopping street) and the city centre
(approximately five minutes). Parking is available at the hotel. The hotel also has its own restaurant
and bar which serves main meals, drinks and snacks. Prices start from around £65 per night. You
would be advised to look for deals on the internet and to check the hotel’s own website:
http://www.mercure.com/gb/hotel‐6624‐mercure‐exeter‐southgate‐hotel/index.shtml
The Thistle
The Thistle hotel is slightly further away from the conference venue (approximately 25 minutes by
foot) but it is located in the centre of town and close to the train station. The hotel has been
awarded four stars and some of the rooms have recently been refurbished to a very high standard.
The hotel is also on the main bus route to the University (approximately 10 minutes to the St Luke’s
Campus and with buses running every twelve minutes). The hotel has its own restaurant and bar.
Rooms are advertised from approximately £39 per night. Please see the website for further details:
http://www.thistle.com/hotels/united_kingdom/exeter/the_rougemont_hotel/index.html?tmcampi
d=11&tmad=c&tmplaceref=ggl_thuk_2473&gclid=CISi0ovBoaYCFYpO4Qodxi8LZg
The Royal Clarence
The Royal Clarence is regarded as the one of the best hotels in Exeter. Part of the Abode hotel chain
and located on the green opposite the Cathedral. It also plays host to one of Micheal Caine’s
restaurant and champagne bars. The hotel has been awarded four stars (largely because it does not
have its own leisure facilities). Rooms are generally spacious, comfortable and modern (with some
interesting features in some of the suites). The hotel is right in the city centre, but the conference
venue can still be reached on foot (approximately twenty minutes on foot) and the bus and train
station are relatively close at hand. Please see the website for more details and look out for offers
online: http://www.abodehotels.co.uk/exeter
Premier Inn
Exeter already has one Premier Inn, but this one will be newly opened at the time of the conference
and is directly opposite the central train station (less than a minute’s walk!). Although it would be a
forty minute walk to the campus from the hotel, it is on the main bus route which directly accesses
the conference venue. It is also centrally located and an approximate ten minute (uphill) walk to the
city centre. The hotel is particularly ideal for anyone staying just for a short time, or who would need
to be close to the train station. Prices start from £29 per night, please see the website for more
details: http://www.premierinn.com/en/home.action?CMP=KNC_Ga
There are also a number of other hotels in the city, which are slightly further away from the main
conference venue. As we are unable to list every accommodation option and price option, you may
also want to have a look at the following websites for options, deals and alternatives:
www.laterooms.com
www.lastminute.com
www.dhr.com
www.tripadvisor.co.uk
TRAVEL
Exeter is in the South‐West of England, just above Cornwall, located in Devon. Exeter can easily be
reached through its own airport or from other major cities by good rail and road links.
AIR TRAVEL
Exeter Airport
Exeter has its own (relatively small) international airport which is located on the edge of the city
(approximately a twenty‐thirty minute taxi ride into the centre). The main company to use the
airport is Flybe. Regular flights can be found to and from: Newcastle, Edinburgh, Glasgow,
Manchester, Amsterdam, Paris, Geneva, Faro, Malta, Salzburg and Paphos (see website for exact
details). There is a taxi rank just outside the door of the arrivals lounge, which usually has a number
of taxis waiting to be used. There is also a bus service that runs from the airport to the city centre on
a regular basis. You can catch the bus just outside of arrivals (once you are on it just ask for the city
centre or St Luke’s Campus on Heavitree Road as it stops directly outside the main conference
venue). You can expect to pay approximately £4.50 for a journey into the city centre (the ticket can
then be used on further bus travel throughout the day). The airport has two small cafes for meals,
snacks and drinks and a very small duty free shop.
Please see the Exeter Airport website for more details about the airport and its location:
http://www.exeter‐airport.co.uk/
Alternatively you may like to see the Flybe website for more details about flights, times and
bookings:
http://www.flybe.com/
Bristol Airport
Bristol airport is located approximately one hour and forty minutes (by public transport) from
Exeter. Bristol is a slightly larger airport and flights are offered to a larger number of destinations
through a wider range of companies (including Easy Jet, Air France and KLM). There is no direct rail
link with the airport. However, the rail company do run a regular bus service to the airport and you
can buy a train ticket to Exeter which incorporates this journey. The whole journey (including the bus
to Bristol Temple Meads and then a train to Exeter St Davids train station) takes approximately one
hour and forty minutes. Cars can also be hired from Bristol airport so that you can make the short
journey by road. National Express coach travel could also be taken from the main city centre in
Bristol.
Please see the airport website for further details: http://www.bristolairport.co.uk/
London Airports
The majority of international flights are still cheaper if they are made to one of the major London
airports: Heathrow, Gatwick or Stansted. Cars can be hired at each of these airports and there are
good rail links between them and the South West (though most require going into central London
first). Make sure that you search the internet for the cheapest train tickets (e.g. a Heathrow Connect
ticket is considerably cheaper than a Heathrow Express ticket if you have the time for a slightly
longer journey). Please be aware that there will be a British Royal Wedding on Friday 29th April,
which could considerably push up the costs of flights at that time or affect your journey times if you
are planning to move across London on the day.
Please see the airport websites for further details:
www.heathrowairport.com
www.gatwickairport.com
www.stanstedairport.com
Other airports in the UK with connecting flights to Exeter include: Manchester, Edinburgh, Newcastle
and Glasgow.
RAIL TRAVEL
Exeter has several train stations but most of them are small and only for local journeys. The central
train station, where most of the national trains stop, is Exeter St Davids. There are direct trains from
Exeter to many UK cities, including Edinburgh (approximately eight hours), Manchester
(approximately five hours), London (approximately two and half hours), Birmingham (approximately
two and a half hours), Bristol (approximately one hour), and Penzance (approximately four hours).
The main London station that serves the South West is London Paddington, although trains can also
be taken from London Waterloo (this takes a lot longer than the Paddington train as it takes a
different route). First Great Western is the company that covers most of the train services between
Exeter and London. To other cities the main provider is Virgin. The following websites can be used to
view journeys, look at timetables and book travel:
www.firstgreatwestern.co.uk
www.thetrainline.com
www.virgintrains.com
www.nationalrail.co.uk
There is a taxi rank located just outside of the doors of the main train station which generally has a
number of taxis awaiting passengers.
BUS TRAVEL
Coach Travel
Exeter has a central bus station that is only a short walk from the main conference venue and the
city centre. National Express is the main coach travel provider, and it runs to Exeter from most major
UK cities. National Express offer some very competitive travel deals, so please use their website and
try to book well in advance:
www.nationalexpress.com
In addition, there is also a Megabus service which runs from London and which offers travel from as
low as £1 (with booking fee). Please see their website for further details:
http://uk.megabus.com/default.aspx
There is a small Club Cars taxi office at the back of the main bus station where you can book taxi
travel.
Local bus travel
Once you have arrived in Exeter you may also want to use the bus to travel to the conference venue
or to see some of the local sites. You should be able to find all of the information you need on local
bus travel on the Stagecoach website listed below. The following information may also be useful:
From the station: The only bus to run directly to and from the main train station is the H bus. This
bus runs directly into the city centre but also to the main conference venue (St Luke’s Campus).
From the city centre: Provided you are on the correct side of the high street (the side where Marks
and Spencer’s can be found) you should be able to take any of the following buses to get to the
conference venue:
‐ H
‐ R
‐ A
‐ D
Just ask for the Exeter University St Luke’s Campus. Look out for the campus on the right hand side
as you go up the hill out of the city centre. On the R and A services you will also pass the police
station on the left hand side of the hill, you need to get off the bus at the stop directly after this. For
those on the H and D bus you will turn right just as the bus reaches the police station, you need to
get off at the first stop after this turn which will bring you to the side of the St Luke’s Campus (walk
through the gates just after the stop, at the gap in the wall, and you will see the quad directly in
front of you).
For more information please follow this link:
http://www.stagecoachbus.com
TAXIS
Taxi Travel
There are taxi ranks just outside of the bus station, train station and airport. There are also two
central taxi ranks at either end of the high street (one which is on North Street outside Z Cars Taxis,
the other is outside Sainsbury’s on Sidwell Street just off the main high street). There are several taxi
companies in Exeter that can be used:
Gemini: 01392 666666
Capital: 01392 433433
01392 434343
Z Cars: 01392 422888
Club: 01392 213030
CONFERENCE VENUE, FACILITIES AND LOCATION
CONFERENCE VENUE
St Luke’s Campus
Exeter University has three main campuses, one of which is actually in Cornwall. Streatham is
commonly regarded as the main university campus. St Luke’s Campus is the most centrally located
and is home to the School of Education, the Peninsula Medical School and the School of Sports
Science. The Gender and Education Conference will be held on the St Luke’s Campus only.
The St Luke’s Campus can be accessed by three main roads: Heavitree Road, Magdalen Road and
College Road. The main entrance (where the Porter’s Lodge can be found) is on Heavitree Road. The
campus is a short walk from the city centre and the main bus station but a slightly longer walk from
the main train station. Please use the following links to find out more about our location, maps, and
travel to the campus:
http://education.exeter.ac.uk/pages.php?id=4
http://www.exeter.ac.uk/visit/directions/stlukesmap/
FACILITIES
The following facilities are available for you on campus:
Computers
There is one large open access computer room on campus which can be found in the bottom of the
Haighton Building (adjacent to the library). Go through the main entrance to the library and turn left
to go into the computer room. To use the computers during your stay you can use the guest log in
details and passwords which you will have been provided during registration. The computer room is
open on a 24 hour basis. Wifi is also available in the major conference hubs and you can use the
same usernames and passwords to access this service, provided that you bring your own laptop.
Printing
We have a print shop available for public use on campus. This is located at the end of the quad next
to the Cloisters restaurant and shop. The print room offers a photocopying service and a print from
memory stick service at competitive prices. The print room is usually open from 9am‐5pm (though
there may be some variation in hours during the university holidays).
Shops
We have one small shop on campus (Premier) which serves everything from newspapers to bottles
of wine. The shop is located at the end of the quad next to the Cloisters restaurant and it usually
opens from 9am‐3.30pm outside of term time.
Cash
Unfortunately we do not have any cash machines on campus. The nearest cash machine can be
found on Magdalen Road, which is a short five minute walk from the campus. The campus shop
does, however, offer a cash back system on purchases of over £3 in value.
Restaurants
The campus will only have one restaurant open during the campus, owing to the university holidays.
However, the Cloisters restaurant will be open on a daily basis from 10am until 3.30pm. Cloisters can
be found at the end of the quad (it is the tallest building, one which is often referred to as the
‘Giraffe House’ owing to the glass windows on the top of the building). The restaurant serves hot
and cold drinks, cakes and snacks and full cooked meals. You are also permitted to eat your own
food in the restaurant and to take advantage of the comfortable seating area.
Leisure Facilities
There are a range of leisure facilities available on site, including a full gym and swimming pool.
Please see the university sports website for further details: http://sport.exeter.ac.uk/
Left Luggage
There will be some space available for luggage to be left during the conference, but this will be
limited so we strongly advise you to leave it at the place where you are staying. Most hotels will
offer this as a free service. If you do need to leave your bag at the conference then you will need to
bring it to the main registration desk in the Refresh cafe in North Cloisters.
Registration
Registration will be open each day from 8am in the Refresh cafe in North Cloisters. Please come to
registration as soon as you arrive at the conference to be given your conference pack and your
computer passwords. Further local and conference information will also be available at the desk.
One of our student volunteers will also be around to answer any questions you may have or to direct
you across campus. Please note that it will be impossible for us to register anyone to the conference
who has not already paid in advance. If you have not paid and been accepted to the conference
before your arrival then you will not be permitted to enter.
Publishers Exhibition
A publisher’s exhibition will also be available in the main conference hub, located inside the Refresh
cafe in North Cloisters. These stands will be open for the duration of the conference.
Porter’s Lodge
We have a Porter’s Lodge at the main entrance to the campus, located in North Cloisters. The
Porter’s will be happy to direct you across campus. The Porters also have a range of local maps, taxi
numbers and leaflets which you can access.
EATING PLACES IN EXETER
Exeter has a wide range of restaurants, a number of which are well renowned. Did you know that
Michael Caine (one of our local chefs who has two restaurants in the region) was rated as the top
restaurateur in England by the Times in late 2010? The following information should offer you a
guide to these eating places. This information should be especially useful on Wednesday 27th April,
when you will need to find your own evening meal and explore Exeter. The Money Saving Expert
(MSE) website can be used to find vouchers to eat at a reduced price at many of these restaurants:
http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/deals/cheap‐restaurant‐deals
THE PRINCESSHAY CENTRE
Just off the main high street you will find the newly built Princesshay Shopping Centre. This begins at
Next/Topshop and ends at Barclays Bank. Within the Princesshay Centre you will find several
restaurants (most of which are part of larger national chains) where you can eat at all times of the
day. These include:
Strada:
Strada is an Italian restaurant with a difference. This restaurant doesn’t just serve pasta and pizza
and it tries to change the menu regularly. There is a huge glass wall across the front of the building
which allows you to see out across the street as you eat. The prices are reasonable, with main
courses at approximately £8. See the website for more details: www.strada.co.uk
Cafe Rouge:
Cafe Rouge is a French restaurant serving a range of dishes, from steak to croque monsieur. The
restaurant is relatively large and can accommodate some large parties. On week nights customers
can often find a table relatively easily. You could also check the MSE website for voucher details, as
there are often reduced priced offers at this restaurant. See the restaurant website for further
details: www.caferouge.co.uk
Giraffe
Giraffe is a cafe/restaurant which serves a range of meals, but specialises in dishes like burgers and
fajitas. This is a relatively small restaurant but it also has some large tables. There is also a good
cocktail menu available at this restaurant in the evening. See: www.giraffe.net
Nandos
Nandos specialises in spicy chicken dishes from Portugal and not much else. But those who love
these dishes go back there very often! Nandos is also a chain restaurant that can be found across
Britain. Nandos is relatively large and it is rarely hard to find a table in this restaurant. The prices are
very reasonable and the service is quick. See: www.nandos.co.uk
La Tasca
La Tasca is a chain of restaurants offering Spanish‐style tapas. The menu is wide ranging and
interesting and the restaurant is relatively large. The prices are also relatively reasonable, with offers
often available on the MSE website. La Tasca can be found towards the bottom of the Princesshay
development, next to Cafe Rouge. See: www.latasca.co.uk
Carluccios
Carluccio’s is also an Italian restaurant chain. It is potentially the hardest of the restaurants in the
Princesshay centre to get a table in, largely owing to its popularity. The prices here are slightly more
expensive than the other chains, but there is a wide range of options and a take‐out deli option. This
restaurant is also at the bottom of the Princesshay Centre, near to the Post Office. See:
www.carluccios.com
Coal
Coal is next door to Strada, in the centre of the Princesshay Centre (it also has a glass front). Coal is a
grill restaurant – largely serving grilled meat dishes and speciality skewers. The prices are reasonable
and there is a nice bar in the bottom of the restaurant. See: www.coalgrillandbar.co.uk
Wagamamas
Wagamamas is a well‐known Asian food restaurant, serving a range of curries, stir fries and soups.
The beauty of this restaurant is the fast service and the enormous tables (very suitable for large
parties wanting to eat together at short notice). The restaurant is located near to Strada and Coal in
the Princesshay Centre. See: www.wagamama.com
Other chain restaurants
Outside of the Princesshay centre, Exeter also has a number of other chain run restaurants which
include the following:
ASK
Ask is a well‐known Italian chain which specialises in pasta and pizza. This restaurant is well worth a
visit because of its beautiful location on the Cathedral green and in a listed building. The prices are
very reasonable and deals can often be found on the MSE website. See the ASK website for further
details: www.askrestaurants.com
Zizzi’s
Zizzi’s is also an Italian restaurant and it is run by the same company as ASK. Zizzis offers pizza and
pasta, but in a slightly different style to that which you would usually expect from an Italian
restaurant. Zizzi’s can be found in Gandy Street, a small street off the main high street. If you walk
down the high street and turn right at the Tesco metro store, turn right again at the next corner and
then left immediately you will be on Gandy Street. You will find Zizzis half the way down this road.
This is a reasonably priced restaurant which often has offers on the MSE website: www.zizzi.co.uk
Pizza Express
Pizza Express is another Italian chain offering pizza and pasta. This restaurant is also worth the visit
for the location, as it is based on the Cathedral green in the centre of the city and in a listed building.
The restaurant has two floors and can seat large numbers. The restaurant doesn’t take reservations,
which means that it is easy to find a table in the evening. The prices in this restaurant are reasonable
and competitive and deals can often be found on the MSE website. See: www.pizzaexpress.com
Pitcher and Piano
Just off the main high street, on Queen Street (towards the train station) there is another chain
restaurant called Pitcher and Piano. Although it is primarily a cocktail bar, it does serve a wide range
of ‘traditional’ British food. The restaurant is relatively large and tables can often be found quite
easily on week nights. See the website for more details: www.pitcherandpiano.com
Bella Italia
This is another Italian restaurant, also part of the same chain as Cafe Rouge. This can be found on
Queen Street, just off the main high street, around the corner from Tesco’s and Marks and
Spencer’s. See: www.bellaitalia.co.uk
Local restaurants
Exeter also has a few local restaurants which are not part of national chains. These include:
Thai Orchid
This is a lovely (though slightly pricey) Thai restaurant which is located on the edge of the Cathedral
green. There is a wide range of food served here in a small but comfortable restaurant. See:
www.thaiorchidrestaurant.co.uk
Al Farid
Next door to the Thai Orchid restaurant is a traditional Morroccan restaurant. This restaurant serves
a range of mezze or main meals. You can choose between the downstairs restaurant where you sit
on cushions or the upstairs restaurant where there are tables and chairs. The food is very good and
quite competitively priced. There are also some good options here for vegetarians. See:
http://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Restaurant_Review‐g186254‐d789968‐Reviews‐Al_Farid‐
Exeter_Devon_England.html
Old Timers
Old Timers can be found just off the main high street. If you take a left just off the top of the high
street (towards Boots) you will be in a square where there is a McGahey’s cafe, a Micheal Spiers
jewellery shop and a Natwest cash point. Continue ahead, to the right hand side of the Micheal
Spiers shop. Turn right almost immediately after the shop and you should see the Old Timers
restaurant and the Timepiece nightclub on the right. The restaurant has a bar area downstairs
serving substantial snacks (pizzas, pies, etc) and a restaurant serving very good meals upstairs. See:
http://www.eatoutdevon.com/restaurants/exeter/old‐timers‐wine‐bar‐
restaurant.html?tab=Reviews
The Old Firehouse
The Old Firehouse is a three story building where many live bands play. A number of our students
spend a lot of their time in the firehouse, drinking local ales and ciders and eating the lovely home
cooked food. There are a range of dishes available – sandwiches, pizzas, pies, salads, etc. The tables
are large and can seat a number of people. The Firehouse is also just off the main high street. At the
top of the high street (by Waterstone’s book shop) you need to turn left onto New North Road. The
Firehouse is in the right hand side, just a short walk down the road. There is also a nice cocktail bar
opposite called ‘Oddfellows’. See: http://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Restaurant_Review‐g186254‐
d1503364‐Reviews‐Old_Firehouse‐Exeter_Devon_England.html
The Pheonix
The local arts centre also has a cafe/restaurant which opens in the early evening and serves a range
of meals (from fajitas to sausage and mash). The food is reasonably priced, often locally sourced, and
large in portion size. You will need to check the website for opening hours. The Pheonix can be
found in Gandy Street, which is just off the main high street (please note that it is right at the end of
Gandy Street, past Zizzis). See: http://www.exeterphoenix.org.uk/cafe‐bar/
More expensive/fine dining restaurants
Micheal Caine’s @ Abode
Micheal Caine is a well‐known TV chef who has gained two Michelin stars at his restaurant in
Dartmoor. He also has this restaurant in the Royal Clarence Hotel on the Cathedral green. The hotel
also boasts Exeter’s only champagne bar. The restaurant is in a fantastic location and the food gets
good reviews, but it is often fairly pricey (unless you can get an early bird deal before 6pm). There is
a good cafe bar next door which is also run by Michael, and which serves slightly cheaper food. See:
http://www.michaelcaines.com/
The Conservatory
This is Exeter’s best kept secret ‐ a very small but lovely restaurant – serving excellent food. The
restaurant is fine dining in style, but not so small in the portions! The restaurant can be found on
South Street, just off the main high street (down from Mcdonalds). It is advised to book at this
restaurant because of its size. The food is on the expensive side, but a very reasonable two/three
course menu can be had if you enter the restaurant before 6.15pm in the evening. See:
http://maps.google.co.uk/maps/place?hl=en&rlz=1R2GGLL_en&um=1&ie=UTF‐
8&q=the+conservatory+restaurant+exeter&fb=1&gl=uk&hq=the+conservatory+restaurant&hnear=E
xeter&cid=1586352853759248039
The Cat in the Hat
This restaurant is the closest to the conference venue as it is located on Magdalen Road, just a few
minutes away from St Luke’s. It is a small, locally run, fine dining restaurant with some relatively
expensive meals (mains from around £16). The restaurant does offer some cheaper menus from
time to time. Booking is advisable because of the size of the restaurant (it is also not open every day
in the week). See: www.cathat.co.uk
The Puffing Billy
This restaurant is located outside of the city centre in a small village called Exton. It is a fine dining,
gastro pub that can easily be reached on the local train service. There is a small station in town
‘Central Station’, which runs a regular service to Exton (heading towards Exmouth). The food is
amazing, as is the location. A good choice if you want to get out of the city! See the website and the
train times: www.thepuffingbilly.co.uk
The Galley
This restaurant is also based outside of the city centre, but this time in the village of Topsham.
Topsham can also be reached by the same train from the city centre, being just a ten minute train
ride from the centre. The Galley is a small restaurant in the centre of Topsham with an award
winning chef. The food is amazing and the restaurant cosy. The food is also on the expensive side,
but well worth the cost. Booking is strongly advised, given the size of the restaurant. The Galley is
primarily a fish restaurant, given its location by the estuary. See: http://www.galleyrestaurant.co.uk/
The Rodean
The Rodean is also a fine dining restaurant just outside of the city centre, but unfortunately this
restaurant can only be reached by road. A twenty minute taxi ride could get you to the restaurant.
Alternatively there is a regular bus service from the main bus station to Dawlish which stops in
Kenton (the village where this restaurant is based). The food is fantastic (as are all the extras!) and
well worth the price. There are some cheaper menu options available in the week. Booking is
strongly advised. See: http://www.rodeanrestaurant.co.uk/
KEYNOTES
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The 8th International Gender and Education Association Conference
27th‐30th April 2011, Exeter University
‘Gender and Education: Past, Present and Future’
The Gender and Education Association would like to announce that the 8th International Gender and
Education Conference will be held in the Graduate School of Education at Exeter University from
27th‐30th April 2011.
The theme for the 2011 conference is ‘Gender and Education: Past, Present and Future’. A theme
that was inspired by a special edition of the journal ‘Discourse: Studies in the Cultural Politics of
Education’, published in 2008. In this special edition the guest editors sought to trace the changes
that have occurred in the field of gender and education in recent years, to discuss the explosion of
interest that has arisen and to ‘trouble – in a generous sense – the field from the vantage point of
insiders...to inquire into the state of the relationship now and to see where new possibilities may be
emerging’ (Dillabough et al 2008: 302).
The conference organising committee welcome a range of papers (from a wide variety of academic
disciplines, a range of theoretical backgrounds and authored by practitioners working in a number of
different fields) which will seek to draw on these notions of ‘troubling’, ‘reflecting’ and ‘imagining’.
Given the current interest in this field, the changes that have occurred over time and the current
crossroads that some believe we are facing in the present, the conference will present scholars and
practitioners alike with an exciting opportunity to ‘take stock’ of the field ‐ to look backwards and to
look forwards in order to assess what has previously constituted the field of gender and education,
what is shaping it now and what it may look like in the future.
Abstracts, of no more than 500 words, should be sent to Alexandra Allan ([email protected]) by no
later than November 19th 2010. Individual papers, symposia and workshops are welcomed.
TEACHER SATURDAY
Addressing Gender and Sexualities Equalities in Primary and Secondary
Schools
A Workshop for Teachers
Saturday 30th April 2011, 9.30am‐1.30pm
Graduate School of Education, Exeter University
Is your school working in line with the new Equality Duty which came into force in October 2010?
Are your school equalities policies and practices fully updated and ready for OFSTED?
Do you ever think about gender in the classroom and wonder what you should be doing?
As part of the Gender and Education Association’s 2011 Conference we would like to invite teachers to a morning workshop focusing on how we can address gender and sexualities equalities issues in our primary and secondary schools. The morning will be led by a series of invited speakers who all have extensive experience of addressing these issues in schools:
∙ Professor Christine Skelton (Prominent researcher and a recent contributor to the DCSF Gender Agenda ‘Mythbusters’ document)
∙ Andy Moffatt (Assistant head teacher and former teacher‐researcher on the ‘No Outsiders’
sexualities equalities in schools project)
∙ Jay Stewart (Co‐founder of Gendered Intelligence)
The workshop sessions will be interactive and discussion based so that you can ask the questions which really concern you in your schools. Comprehensive resource packs will also be provided for you to take back and use in your classrooms.
WHAT TO DO IN EXETER
Although Exeter is a relatively small city it has an interesting history that visitors can explore and it
has the moors and the coast on its doorstep. There are a number of websites that will give you
information about what to do in Exeter, so this page is just to get you started!
IN THE CITY
Underground Passages
Exeter boasts its own set of medieval passages – an ancient monument that cannot be found in any
other British city. Dating back to the 14th century the passageways were built for the piping system
that would bring fresh water into the city. Today visitors are permitted to explore them and to walk
deep into the heart of the city. See: http://www.exeter.gov.uk/index.aspx?articleid=2914
Rougemont Castle and Gardens
The Castle of Exeter stands in the highest part of the city, within the north‐east angle of the city
walls. From the reddish colour of the volcanic rock on which it stood, it became known locally as
Rougemont Castle. Only a few remains of the buildings are left although the lofty entrance
gatehouse, with a circular arch, is still to be seen from Castle St and Rougemont Gardens. Visitors
often spend time wandering between Rougemont and Northernhay Gardens examining the ruins
and learning more about the history of the city. See:
http://www.castleuk.net/castle_lists_south/192/exetercastle.htm
Guided City Walks and Ghost Tours
The city council hosts a number of free walking tours around Exeter on a daily basis. These take
place every day (except from Christmas Day and Boxing Day). The tours include different areas of the
city or different aspects of interests (ghost tours, medieval treasures, etc). There are no need to
book onto the tours, all you have to do is turn up and meet the host (in a red coat) at the specified
place and time. Please see the following website for more details:
http://www.exeter.gov.uk/index.aspx?articleid=668
Pheonix Arts Centre
In the heart of the city, Exeter Phoenix Arts Centre presents a unique and exciting contemporary
programme of dance, theatre, live art, music, spoken word, film and visual art. The centre has four
exhibition spaces that are open to the public. A good cafe can also be found in the centre. Please see
the website for details of location and listings: http://www.exeterphoenix.org.uk/
The Cathedral
Pilgrims and visitors have been making their way to Exeter Cathedral since medieval times. It is one
of the most visited places in the west country. Built in the decorated gothic style, it has the longest
uninterrupted medieval gothic vaulting in the world. Visitors are always welcomed to share in the
beauty and unique atmosphere. The Cathedral stands in the middle of a large green that is central to
life in Exeter. The doors of the Cathedral are open on a daily basis, with some special services laid on
for visitors at certain times of the year. Please see the website for further details:
http://www.exeter‐cathedral.org.uk/
Shopping
Exeter is proud of its mix of old and new shops and its local and national stores. The Princesshay
Centre has only recently been built and offers many of the national chains that can be found in
larger British cities (including Reiss, Karen Millen, LK Bennett and Molton Brown). The high street
also houses a number of well‐known brands, including House of Fraser, Boots and Marks and
Spencers. In smaller side streets, like Gandy Street, you will find more of the local specialist shops
selling food and artwork. All in all, there is a great deal of shopping that can be done in Exeter!
Afternoon Tea
The origins of clotted cream is hotly debated in the West Country – is it from Devon or Cornwall?
One thing that is certain, however, is that cream teas (scones served with clotted cream, jam and a
cup of tea) are very popular in Exeter. A number of the local cafes and restaurants will serve you a
cream tea in the afternoon, with some even serving a full afternoon tea complete with mini
sandwiches and cakes. Some of the best places to try a cream tea in the city include the following:
‐ Tea on the Green: A traditional cafe with some outside tables on the Cathedral green. This cafe is
nestled in the most picturesque corner of the city and it serves a range of different afternoon teas at
reasonable prices. See:
‐The Royal Clarence: Also located on the Cathedral green, this hotel has both a cafe bar and a
restaurant that serve cream teas in the afternoons. The teas are reasonably priced and can even be
accompanied with strawberries and champagne from the Moet and Chandon bar at the hotel. See:
‐ The Southgate: This hotel has a lovely lounge where the fullest afternoon tea in town is served.
The tea comes on a three‐tier cake stand and includes sandwhiches, cakes and scones. A reasonably
priced tea in comfortable surroundings. Please see the website for details about location:
‐The Cathedral Chapter House Cafe – Also based on the Cathedral green (just to the right of the
main entrance of the Cathedral), the Chapter House Cafe serves some of the largest scones in town.
The cafe has a distinct Cathedral feel (stained glass windows and wooden pews for seats) and is very
reasonably priced. See:
FURTHER AFIELD
Dartmoor
Exeter is on the edge of the moors and Dartmoor is a famous place for tourists to visit. Many visitors
like to make the journey to Widecombe village and to have an afternoon tea amongst the wandering
wild ponies. Others like to climb to the top of tors like Haytor and Hound tor. Dartmoor is easily
reached by road and there are some public transport options in the spring and summer months.
Please follow this link for more information: http://www.dartmoor‐npa.gov.uk/
Powderham Castle
Powderham Castle is located in a unique, picturesque setting just outside Exeter, beside the Exe
estuary. Six hundred years of history are contained within the walls of one of England's oldest family
homes. Built in 1391 by Sir Philip Courtenay it has remained in the same family to this day and
is currently home to the 18th Earl & Countess of Devon. For locals and visitors to Devon it is a 'must
see'. Regular guided tours offer a fascinating walk through the Castle's majestic rooms, where you
can admire the most amazing architecture, hear some remarkable stories and learn about the family
history. Outside there is acres of space to discover and explore too. See the website for more
details: http://www.powderham.co.uk/
Darts Farm
Although this is a working farm, visitors do not generally see much of ‘farm life’ on visits. Instead,
Darts Farm is a small shopping village selling locally grown produce and homewares. Visitors are
often most attracted by the restaurant, which serves fantastic home‐cooked meals using the local
produce (from stick sausage sandwiches to lobster). Darts farm is located just on the edge of
Topsham (a small village by the estuary). The farm is easiest to access by car, although there is a
local bus service that stops nearby. Please see the website for further details:
http://www.dartsfarm.co.uk/
Killerton House
Killerton House, built in 1778–9, brings to life generations of the Aclands, one of Devon's oldest
families. 'Dressing up, dressing down', this year's historic fashion exhibition, explores the numerous
changes of dress required daily. The gem of Killerton, beautiful year round, is the garden created by
John Veitch – with rhododendrons, magnolias and rare trees surrounded by rolling Devon
countryside. See the website for more details: http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w‐killerton
The Coast
Exeter is fortunate to be surrounded by the coast. Visitors can reach a local beach in less than half an
hour. The most local beaches include Exmouth (a sandy beach which is just short train ride from
Exeter Central Station) and Dawlish (a pebbly beach that can also be reached by trains – usually the
mainline services for Cornwall from Exeter St Davids Station). There are, however, several more
beaches in the near vicinity. Please see this website for further details: http://www.beautiful‐
devon.co.uk/coast.htm
Plymouth and Cornwall
Exeter is approximately an hour away from Plymouth (by road or rail) and just slightly further from
Cornwall. Many visitors to Exeter also wish to visit Plymouth to see this historic maritime city, to visit
the aquarium or to go to Drakes Circus (a newly built shopping centre). A number of visitors also
wish to travel further down into Cornwall – perhaps to Truro (the largest shopping centre in
Cornwall), Penzance (to be closer to Lands End or to travel to the Scilly isles) or to Padstow (a
beautiful fishing village also known for Rick Stein’s fish restaurants). These websites may be able to
guide you in this sightseeing:
http://www.visitplymouth.co.uk/
http://www.visitcornwall.com/
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