Research Seminars Programme 2010 - 2011
The 2011-12 GMI Seminar Series Programme
12th October 2011
The Global Fight Against Piracy: Somalia and Beyond
Speaker: Dr Christian Bueger, Greenwich Maritime Institute
2nd November 2011
Singing for the Nation: Balladry, Naval Recruitment and the Language of Patriotism in 18th Century Britain
Speaker: Dr James Davey, National Maritime Museum
30th November 2011
Trying to Keep Traditional Seamanship Alive at Lowestoft: EXCELSIOR since 1989
Speaker: John Wylson, The Excalibur Trust
The Institute of Seamanship Annual Lecture
18th January 2012
Anatomy of a Global Maritime Misfortune: The Bulk Carrier Market Collapse, 2008-11
Speaker: Richard Scott, Greenwich Maritime Institute
15th February 2012
Why Conserve the Cutty Sark?
Speaker: Richard Doughty, The Cutty Sark Trust
14th March 2012
British Shipping and the 'Secretive Billionaire': Management Insights from the Ellerman Takeover of Thomas Wilson Sons & Co. Ltd. of Hull c.1916-23
Speaker: Micheala Barnard, Maritime Historical Studies Centre, University of Hull
2nd May 2012
Can My Ship Run on This?
Speaker: John McNeil, Aquafuel Research Ltd.
The seminars are on Wednesdays at monthly intervals from October to April, 6–7.15pm, in the Edinburgh Room, room 075, Queen Anne Court, Old Royal Naval College, Park Row, Greenwich.
The Greenwich Maritime Institute (GMI) is a research and postgraduate centre of the University of Greenwich dedicated to advancing an understanding of national and international maritime activity in the present, past and future. Specialisms are maritime policy, history and management, and the research seminars reflect these interests.
These seminars are open to students, staff and members of the public. Everyone is welcome.