Research Speed Updating: Sustainability

What is Speed Updating?

An informal opportunity to learn about research from University of Exeter academics, aiming to promote interdisciplinarity. Speed Updating provides:

• Interesting four-minute research talks with tea, coffee and cake.
• Opportunities to find out more about research across the University
• An opportunity to meet others interested in University research. It's primarily aimed at researchers or research-focused staff, but anyone is welcome to attend.

In 2013/14 we'll be theming sessions around broad areas of interest within the University. This session's theme is...

Sustainability

Sustainability is a key cross-cutting theme for many fields of research at the University. This session will provide an opportunity for researchers to share knowledge and learn about relevant research from across a range of disciplines.

Join us to find out more about the University's research in this area, and to learn about the latest funding opportunities.

Speakers

The CEE - taking sustainability research into practical application
Anthony Norton

An eco-what approach?  Ecosystem services and the valuation of nature
Dr Robert Fish

Social Analysis of the climate debate
Dr Hywel Williams

Evaluating governance of large social-ecological systems
Dr Louisa Evans

Climate plan B: can we live with global warming if we miss the 2 degree target?
Professor Richard Betts

The tropical water vapour and lapse rate feedbacks
Dr F Hugo Lambert

To view a recording of the event, please go to the echo360 webpage.

2013 / 2014 themes

For further information on other themes please see the #SpeedUpdating webpage.

Registration

To register for this event please click here.