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The 2011 lecture series
A series of public lectures examining the global challenges facing society, and the role of academia in meeting these challenges.
There is a growing recognition across the world of the urgency of tackling a range of difficult, complex and inter-related issues that impact human wellbeing.
These issues include food, energy and water security, the spread of infectious diseases, developments in technology and medicine, and climate change.
The series, delivered by distinguished speakers, focuses on the contribution academia can make to understanding and addressing these global challenges.
Book online
All lectures are free, but ticketed. Places are limited so booking is essential.
Enlightenment lecture by Aubrey Manning
A highlight of the series is the final lecture, which will be presented by zoologist, writer and broadcaster Professor Aubrey Manning.
This event is also the next lecture in our renowned Enlightenment lecture series.
Aubrey Manning is Emeritus Professor of Natural History at the University.
Venue
All lectures will be held in Lecture Theatre 4, Appleton Tower, 11 Crichton Street, Edinburgh, EH8 9LE.
Programme
New course for first-years
These lectures also form the basis of a new, interdisciplinary course for first-year students at Edinburgh.
This optional course aims to engage our students to:
- think about these global challenges across traditional subject boundaries
- understand the relevance and impact of their own subject discipline in the broader context
Social responsibility and sustainability
The University ensures that social, ethical and environmental concerns influence its decision making and the way it operates day to day.
We were recently ranked as third best in the UK's higher education sector for environmental and social responsibility.
Contact details
For more information on these events, please contact Dr Sutherland Maciver.
Notes
These events will be photographed and recorded for promotional and recruitment materials for the University and University approved third parties.
This article was published on Nov 24, 2011