Category Archives: University of Manchester

Lecture: “Bangladesh confronts #climate change” #Manchester,7 December

Posted on November 29, 2016 by manchesterclimatemonthly

1700 on 7 December. Free, no need to book. The Global Development Lecture Series brings together scholars involved in cutting edge research on international development. It aims to facilitate dialogue and discussion, providing a space for leading development thinkers to … Continue reading →

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“Can we govern the #climate?” #Manchester, 19th October

Posted on October 10, 2016 by manchesterclimatemonthly

Professor Harriet Bulkeley, Professor of Geography, Durham University will be giving the SCI Seminar on the 19 October 2016, entitled ‘Can We Govern the Climate?’. The seminar will be held in Room B5, Alliance Manchester Business School East, between 4.00 … Continue reading →

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“Hacking the Energy System” #Manchester 4th November

Posted on September 30, 2016 by manchesterclimatemonthly

A one day conference of discussion and collaboration on future energy system opportunities, innovation and change. When: 10.30am-5pm, Friday 4th November 2016 Where: Great Hall, Sackville Street Building (former UMIST Campus), University of Manchester Booking a ticket is essential for … Continue reading →

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Upcoming Event: “Emancipating Transformation” #Manchester Thursday 23rd June

Posted on June 9, 2016 by manchesterclimatemonthly

Tyndall Manchester would like to invite you to attend the next talk in our seminar series “Emancipating Transformations: from controlling ‘the transition’ to culturing plural radical progress” by Professor Andrew Stirling, on Thursday 23rd June (room C1, George Begg Building, Sackville Street) … Continue reading →

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Upcoming: MCFly editor in “Three Minute Thesis” final, Weds 8 June, talking on #climate

Posted on June 6, 2016 by manchesterclimatemonthly

#Shamelessselfpromotion I am doing a PhD at University of Manchester.  I am doing it on the Australian Coal Industry and climate change.  (I wanted to do an ethnographic study of Manchester’s climate policy-makers, but for reasons that defy explanation, I … Continue reading →

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CANCELLED Upcoming Event: “‘Changing Institutions in a changing climate” #Manchester 26th May

Posted on May 11, 2016 by manchesterclimatemonthly

UPDATE 24 MAY – HAVE JUST BEEN INFORMED THAT, BECAUSE OF THE UCU STRIKE, THIS EVENT IS CANCELLED. Delivered by Professor Audley Genus, Kingston University In the seminar, I argue that a more rounded understanding of how to respond effectively … Continue reading →

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Kindling Trust hopes to get wired for… food. #Manchester

Posted on February 17, 2016 by manchesterclimatemonthly

Kindling Trust is hoping to get help from techy-minded PhD students in order to grow more food. If you know techies, or you are one, the deadline for application is 2 March. All details below. KINDLING TRUST Wired Farm Project … Continue reading →

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Upcoming Event: “The carbon and development space” #Manchester Thurs 25th February

Posted on February 16, 2016 by manchesterclimatemonthly

The carbon and development spaces Dr. Marco Sakai, University of Leeds (biography attached) In the latest UN climate change conference held in Paris, governments all around the world agreed to strengthen efforts to limit the rise in the global average temperature … Continue reading →

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“Just sustainabilities” lecture – 8th March #Manchester

Posted on February 15, 2016 by manchesterclimatemonthly

You are warmly invited to the SEED Annual Social Responsibility Lecture, delivered by Professor Julian Agyeman, Professor of Urban and Environmental Policy and Planning at Tufts University, USA. Tuesday 8th March, University Place, Theatre B Reception from 4.30pm, talk at … Continue reading →

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Upcoming event:‘Complex Infrastructure Systems’ Thurs 21st Jan #Manchester

Posted on January 7, 2016 by manchesterclimatemonthly

Free event, no booking required. Tyndall seminars almost always v. interesting!! Tyndall Manchester would like to invite you to attend the next talk in our seminar series ‘Complex Infrastructure Systems: science and practice’ by Professor Liz Varga, on Thursday 21st … Continue reading →

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