Climate education debate among Climate Festival events
30 May 2023
The University of Reading is helping deliver this year’s Reading Climate Festival in partnership with Reading Climate Action Network, Reading’s Economic and Development Agency and Reading Borough Council.
Reading Climate Festival runs from 10-21 June, featuring live and online events to inspire action on climate change.
The University is leading on a number of high-profile events, offering the chance to:
- Debate how to support the next generation tackle climate change impacts at a panel event introduced by COP26 President Sir Alok Sharma MP.
- Get tips on how to save the planet from TV weather presenter Laura Tobin.
- Learn how to embed climate change into the school curriculum.
- Join millions of people around the world in showing your stripes for the planet.
University-led events
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Date/location |
Event |
Details |
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10-18 June 2023 Various session times
Concert Hall, Reading Town Hall, Reading, RG1 1QH |
Gaia exhibition |
The famous Earth artwork exhibition by artist Luke Jerram is coming to Reading. The seven-metre-wide depiction of Earth is made up of NASA satellite images and will be suspended inside the Concert Hall. Book tickets on the What’s On Reading website. |
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Tue 13 June 2023 19:00-20.30
Concert Hall, Reading Town Hall, Reading, RG1 1QH |
Everyday Ways to Save Our Planet: In conversation with Laura Tobin |
Broadcast meteorologist and University of Reading alumna Laura Tobin discusses ways people can make small changes that add up to make a big difference to our planet, based on her experience of reducing her own family’s impact on the environment. The event will be hosted by Paul Lindley, Chancellor of the University of Reading, and will take place against the backdrop of the Gaia installation. Book your place on the What’s On Reading website. |
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Wed 14 June 2023 14:00-17:00
London Road campus, University of Reading,
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Institute of Education Showcase Event |
School leaders and teachers considering climate and sustainability action plans can attend talks and exhibits by academics and students at the Institute of Education (IoE). The IoE will share good practice in embedding sustainable thinking into the curriculum and organisations, based on its own pioneering work and involvement in the Department for Education’s action plan on climate education. More information and booking details on the Institute of Education event listing. |
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Thu 15 June 2023 20:00-21:30
Concert Hall, Reading Town Hall, Reading, RG1 1QH |
Sir Alok Sharma MP introduces panel debate: ‘Empowering Young People to Tackle the Greatest Challenge of their Generation’ |
Join a lively debate on how young people can be better empowered to tackle the impacts of climate change, including through work to improve climate education led by the University of Reading. In attendance will be:
The event will take place against the backdrop of the Gaia installation. Book tickets on the What’s On Reading website. |
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Wed 21 June 2023
University of Reading and worldwide |
#ShowYourStripes Day |
Join millions around the world in showing your stripes for the planet by sharing the famous climate change graphic created by University of Reading climate scientist Professor Ed Hawkins. Download yours from showyourstripes.info. A staff celebration event will be held in the central quad on Whiteknights Campus, with other sustainability-themed activities happening on campus throughout the day. More information to follow. |
Visit the University's Partnering for the Planet website for more information on all the events.