Week seven is nearly upon us, and term is slowly starting to come to a close. As ever, CUGS talks are continuing this week with two exciting talks from Arturo Escobar and Rebecca Lave, but we also have events from Oxfam and a three-day forum hosted by Cambridge University Science and Policy Exchange. We even have an opportunity from CUHRLS to help spread some Bridgemas cheer!🎄🎅🏼 All events are correct at the time of publishing , and if there’s anything you’d like to see on next week’s post, feel free to get in touch with the blog team!🌱🌎
Thursday 19th November: Workshop: Bridging the Gap: Interdisciplinary Research Methods in Geography
Time: 17:00-18:00
Hosted by: CUGS
About the event: CUGS’ speakers events continue into week six; join Rebecca Lave from Indiana University as she hosts an interactive workshop exploring different geographical research methods. The workshop looks to be a useful one for all undergraduates and graduates. For the Zoom link check your e-mail inbox for CUGS’ publicity officer, Tom Ward
Thursday 19th November: Climate Change: ‘Uneven Causes, Uneven Impacts’ Panel
Time: 19:30
Hosted by: Oxfam Society, University of Cambridge
About the event: Join the Oxfam Society for their last event of their fortnight of climate change campaigns. They’ll be discussing the impact of climate change with academics and activists, focusing on the distributional issues around who causes climate change, and who is worst impacted – with issues like race, gender and class being explored – as well as considering what action needs to be taken. Confirmed panellists so far:
John McLaverty – Oxfam Education and Youth Advisor
Jack Kellam – PhD student whose work focuses on inequalities in losses due to climate change.
Monday 23rd November – Wednesday 25th November: CUSPE Forum 2020
Time: 16:30-19:00 (everyday, across the three days)
Hosted by: Cambridge University Science and Policy Exchange
About the event: Join CUSPE for their three-day forum exploring how individuals can encourage positive and lasting change around environmental policy and sustainability, the role of academia in a green transformation and the sustainability challenges of the coming decade. They will be joined by many speakers, including the Director of research at the Environment Agency and the Director of Cambridge Zero. To sign up to any of the forum days, a link to their events page can be found here https://www.facebook.com/pg/camcuspe/events/?ref=page_internal
Tuesday 24th November: Terricide and Civilizational Transitions: Conversations for Action
Time: 18:00
Hosted by: CUGS
About the event: After being postponed earlier on this term, Arturo Escobar’s talk has been rescheduled to the 24th. Join him and other members of the department discuss civilizational transitions. Professor Escobar’s work is referenced throughout the undergraduate geography course, so should be an insightful talk for all wanting to attend.
Wednesday 25th November: Bridgemas Secret Santa Fundraiser
Time: 10:00
Hosted by: Cambridge University Human Rights Law Society (CUHRLS)
About the event: Show a friend you care this Bridgemas, without even having to leave your room, by sending a chocolate reindeer and a Christmas message (or vegan alternative!) straight to their pidge. Make sure to sign up by the 22nd November for Bridgemas day delivery; the CUHRLS elves will do the rest!
Make your donation via Agora here: (minimum donation of £2.50 per delivery, further donations are very welcome) https://joinagora.com/events/27305/#/?_k=nh4aik
Confirm your delivery on this Google Form
CUHRLS is also pleased to be supporting Safe Passage. Safe Passage focus on helping reunite unaccompanied children with their family in Britain and elsewhere in Europe. As we navigate the ramifications of Brexit, Covid-19 and the devastating fire that has recently destroyed Greece’s largest migrant camp, Safe Passage is relying on donations to ensure that they can continue their vital work.