Geographic Information in Boundary-Making & Dispute Resolution, 23-25 June 2025, Durham UK

Workshop Details

Geographic information, particularly as presented on maps and charts, has always been central to the process of creating and managing international boundaries. Access to accurate geographical information does not guarantee that a boundary will be problem-free, but boundaries created on
the basis of poor geographical information almost invariably become a source of friction and occasionally even armed conflict between states.

This workshop is designed to help boundary practitioners make the best use of geographical information in their work. The workshop will examine the use of maps, charts and other traditional sources of geographic information in boundary settings and explore how modern Geographic Information Systems (GIS) can contribute to effective boundary creation, management and dispute resolution. The workshop will include hands-on exercises designed to allow participants to evaluate key geographic technologies and resources in a range of boundary-related settings.

Workshop Tutors

Announced soon

Workshop Programme

Coming soon

What is included in the workshop cost

In addition to tuition and all course materials, the fee covers the following: 

• Lunch and refreshment breaks
• Bed and Breakfast accommodation for 3 nights from Sunday 22 June 2025
• One evening dinner
• Optional tour of Durham Cathedral

The Venues

Mill Hill Lane, Durham University, Durham, UK

Accommodation 

Included in the fee are 3 nights bed and breakfast accommodation at Hotel Indigo in Durham.

Hotel Indigo Durham, 9 Old Elvet, Durham DH1 3HL

https://durham.hotelindigo.com/

Your accommodation will be booked from Sunday 22 June for 3 nights. If you require any additional nights you will have to book and pay for additional nights with the hotel, subject to availability.

Travel 

You are expected to organise your own travel arrangements to the United Kingdom. Please be aware that if you require a visa to visit the UK, you will be required to apply for your own visa for entry in to the country. Please allow enough time for your visa to be processed before the start of the workshop. A letter on invitation can be provided to support your visa application. 

Language 

Teaching and workshop materials will be in English. 

Cancellation 

Cancellations must be received in writing not later than the 1 June 2025 and will be subject to a £250 cancellation fee, unless a substitute participant is offered. After this date the full registration fee will be charged for all cancellations. 

Programme changes 

IBRU reserves the right to modify the programme as necessary, without notice to participants. 

Reduced Workshop Rate for LDC list countries

For countries on the United Nations Least Developed Countries (LDC) list, the cost of the workshop is £1,685 per participant plus accommodation

NOTE: Places will be restricted to only 2 places per LDC country per workshop at this reduced rate. Any additional places will be available at the full cost price. Places will be available on a first come first served basis.