This true-color image shows North and South America as they would appear from space 35,000 km (22,000 miles) above the Earth.
Credit: Reto Stöckli, Nazmi El Saleous, and Marit Jentoft-Nilsen, NASA GSFC

Investing in the Earth: Responding to natural hazards and climate change

22 Apr 2023
Public talks and lectures
Time
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Venue
Martin Wood Complex, Department of Physics, University of Oxford, Parks Road, Oxford, OX1 3PU
Knowledge of physics?
No, knowledge of physics not required
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How can we reduce our impact on the Earth’s climate? How can we reduce the impact of natural hazards on us?

This Earth Day, join us at a joint event between Earth Sciences, Physics, Geography and Engineering to hear about latest research into the interactions between humans and the planet.

Talks and hands-on stall will cover topics as diverse as earthquake-proof building to the transition to net zero. There will also be a panel discussion where you can submit your questions to scientists who study these issues and hear what they actually do day-to-day.

Event format 

We will have a selection of hands-on stalls for you to explore, and for those of you who want more detailed information about the work we do at Oxford, there will be a series of short talks and a panel discussion in our lecture theatre. When you register for the event, you can select one of the following options:

  • Session 1: Talk and stalls (recommended for age 14+ years)
  • Session 2: Stalls only (recommended for age 6+ years) 

Event times 

Session 1: Talk and stalls (recommended for age 6+ years)

  • 2:00 - 3.00pm: Stalls open to explore 
  • 3.00 - 4.30pm: Talks and panel in the lecture theatre

Session 2: Stalls only (recommended for age 6+ years) 

  • 3.00 - 3.45pm: Stalls open to explore

Talk titles and stalls

More information will be available soon

Who is this event for?

The event is aimed at curious adults, teenagers and children (recommended age 6+ years). Session 1 has been designed to give adults and teenagers more time to explore the topics through short talks and a panel discussion with our researchers.