Interdisciplinary Centre for Sustainability Research Launch
Please join us as we celebrate the launch of our new Interdisciplinary Centre for Sustainability Research (ICSR).
Acting as a nexus for interdisciplinary research and impact at Liverpool, the ICSR will bring together researchers with distinct types of knowledge, experience and skills from across the University, as well as engaging with national and international experts.
Wed, 26 Feb 2025 16:30 – 18:00 GMT
University of Liverpool LT1 502 Teaching Hub
Mount Pleasant Liverpool L3 5TR
Agenda
Vice–Chancellor Professor Tim Jones will open the event, followed by Pro–Vice –Chancellor for Research and Impact, Professor Anthony Hollander.
Professor Katie Atkinson, Director of the ICSR will talk about the aims of the Centre and the activities that will be taking place within it to stimulate interdisciplinary research and impact.
Guest speaker Dr Juan Bernabé-Moreno, Director of IBM Research Europe – Ireland and UK, who is also the company’s Climate and Sustainability Accelerated Discovery Lead will provide reflections on his experience of leading large projects on sustainability requiring collaboration between interdisciplinary experts.
There will also be an opportunity for Q & A.
Sustainability
This event will take place during the University’s Sustainability Week. In keeping with our commitment to reach net zero by 2035, we have adopted the core principles of the University’s Sustainable Events Guidance for this event:
Venue
The 502 Teaching Hub was designed to meet the BREEAM “Excellent” criteria. It is centrally located on our campus and is fully DDA compliant, meaning it is accessible and usable by all.
Travel
To minimise the carbon footprint of this event please consider how you travel to and from the venue. Where possible, please consider walking or using public transport. For those who need to drive, car sharing is encouraged. If car parking is required, please see our campus information here. If you have accessibility requirements, you can find additional information on our AccessAble page.
Catering
Light refreshments will be included at the start of the event. In keeping with our Sustainable Food Policy no paper or plastic cups/cutlery will be provided, and all options will be vegetarian/vegan. To avoid food waste, guests are encouraged to take any leftover food home. Please feel free to bring your own food container, water bottle or cup.
Timetable
16:30 – Arrival, refreshments
17:00 – Opening address (10mins) Vice-Chancellor Professor Tim Jones and Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Research and Impact, Professor Anthony Hollander
17:10 – Professor Katie Atkinson, Director of the Interdisciplinary Centre for Sustainability Research (15mins)
17:25 – Dr Juan Bernabé-Moreno, Director of IBM Research Europe – Ireland and UK (20 mins)
17:45 – Q & A
17:55 – Closing comments: Professor Katie Atkinson
18:00 – end
