Jim has spent 30 years documenting humanitarian work worldwide with a focus on the individuals and communities affected. His lecture follows one of the world’s mightiest rivers as it flows through Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam and out to sea.
Chris will describe the important work of Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) in both Sudan and South Sudan and the link between landscape, climate, tribal politics, religion and health.
This talk explores the challenges facing global and local stakeholders in dealing with disease in the developing world.
Part of the School of Ocean and Environmental Sciences series on Volcanoes—all you need to know! More details to be announced here nearer the event.
This talk focuses on recent work on the dynamics of “masting”. This is a fascinating reproductive strategy found in many perennial plants, in which plants switch between years of bumper and lean seed crops, rather than producing seeds and fruits regularly every year.
The lecture will investigate some of the UK's 15 National Parks, concentrating on the geological background and processes which moulded the landscapes along with the role tourism plays.
Taking the audience on a breathtaking journey across the continent, filmmaker Reza Pakravan will share stories of the tense frontiers, enduring traditions and ordinary people living where climate change has hit hardest: the Sahel.
John Porter discusses his revelatory and poignant award-winning memoir of his friend and mountaineer Alex MacIntyre.
A walking tour of Veolia’s state-of-the-art recycling and energy recovery facility.
Chaz discusses the beginning of his wildest journey and the mission to walk Africa's rivers in the battle against wildlife crime.
Photo credit: Charles Powell
This talk will explore the possibilities and perils of how ponds fit in the carbon cycle.
Gillian takes us behind-the-scenes on one of the nation's favourite wildlife shows, to discover Britain's natural spectacles, hidden gems, and surprising oases of hope.
John's talk will place the current conflict in northern Nigeria in its historical context.
A case study of coastal erosion and deposition and its impact on the human environment in and around Start Bay.
Giving examples of radical, alternative and creative public geographies, Daniel will explain what guerrilla geography is, why it's important and how it's at the heart of the movement he started to make London the world's first National Park City.
Part of the School of Ocean and Environmental Sciences' series on Volcanoes—all you need to know! More details to be announced here nearer the event.
Join the North West regional committee to celebrate another successful year for the region.
This talk will uncover the moral dimensions of the Arctic and challenge us to think afresh about this fascinating part of the world.
From the Arctic to the tropics, this lecture will cover research frontiers in carbon cycling and climate change in the natural environment.
The talk will be an insight into the good, the bad and the alarming future of this very special protected landscape.
This talk describes how MapAction deploys rapid response geographic support to natural disasters and other humanitarian situations.
Most people think that tropical forests were virtually unaffected by human activity until recent times, but they were actually the first humanly impacted environments on Earth.
With basic geographic data lacking in many low income countries, Andy explores how cell phone and satellite technologies offer new ways to help achieve and monitor the Sustainable Development Goals.
Eric’s illustrated talk will draw on his considerable experience of travel for work and pleasure in some of the most intriguing and interesting countries.
Barbara investigates MI9’s wartime escape and evasion mapping programme, including how maps were smuggled to prisoners and how they helped orchestrate some of the most famous escapes in history.
The ecology and threats faced by the Sargasso Sea are discussed in this talk, together with ongoing conservation efforts.
Far from being a space de-tethered from the material world, the Internet has a real-world geography. Mark explores why digital geographies matter, and how we can build more equitable digital futures.
Mike will discuss the history of life, exploring fossils and what they can tell us about geological time and ancient environments.
It is 35 years since the first phase of the refurbishment of the Grade 1 listed Albert Dock complex was completed and this once private, derelict dockland was opened to the public.
Hear about Richard's trek along the Slovenia Mountain Trail. A 600km trail capturing more than just mountains and scenery, but a place of understanding.
Why is the Irish border still a major issue for us all, British and Irish alike?
Professor Hilmar Gudmundsson will review the marine-ice-sheet instability hypothesis and discuss the impact of ice shelves.
Mike will give an account of his quest to see one of these beautiful creatures deep within the high mountains of northern India.
A tour focused on the changes in the local landscape and environment of Spike Island.
This lecture will consider what we all might do to limit the damaging impacts of human society on nature.
A day looking at old red sandstone and carboniferous geology.
Presentations and discussions on change, challenges and scenarios for cities and towns in Britain and China, followed by a choice of guided walks around central Leeds.
A talk about a boat, brightly coloured and made entirely out of plastic, collected from Kenyan beaches, taking the message of a plastic revolution from Africa to the rest of the world.
Join Dr Rachel Smedley as she talks about this 2-week land-sea expedition around the remote fjords of South West Chile.
The world's most widely used vegetable oil has profound environmental and social impacts. It has provoked heated debate and emotive campaigns. We will explore the complexities of the industry, along with some possible solutions.
The extraordinary survival story of Jan Baalsrud who fought for the Norwegian Resistance during WW2. He was wounded then buried alive in the snow and survived.
The 1815 Tambora eruption was the largest of modern times, but pales into insignificance in comparison with the biggest of all volcanic blasts. These so-called super-eruptions have the potential to have a catastrophic impact on our civilisation.
Global hazards can be explained by understanding the recent movements of tectonic plates in places such as New Zealand and Hawaii.
The ubiquitous use of mobile devices means that citizens can gather information like never before. But can what they contribute be geographically valuable?
Graeme is the Property and Place Director of the Belfast Harbour Estate, and his talk will cover many different aspects of its day-to-day operations.
This walk, guided by Mick Grove and Ian Dixson, will examine the heath and woodland habitats of the Edge.
This fascinating arboretum, created by Sir Bernard Lovell FRS, comprises trees from around the world including two national collections. The tour will describe its history and significance to biogeography.
Join Michael Bradshaw and a panel of experts as they discuss current and possible future trends in energy consumption and the issues associated with the UK’s low-carbon energy transition.
From the safety of space, the most dangerous natural events in the world can be monitored using satellites which orbit the Earth. Come and hear from Matthew Blackett as he discusses how such monitoring can prevent major disasters and help save lives.
An ascent and circuit of Clough Head with reference to Alfred Wainwright.
Les takes us to Burrington Ham on the north side of the Mendip Hills to talk about the future management of this highly important landscape steeped in history.
Two talks, one on trawling for copepods on Lake Tanganyika and the other on teaching adventure on the shores of Lake Victoria. Optional supper.
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