Reading Climate Festival: Uni events for all ages
12 June 2024
The University of Reading is once again helping to deliver this year’s Reading Climate Festival, in partnership with Reading Climate Action Network, Reading Borough Council and many others.
Reading Climate Festival runs from 8-21 June, offering two weeks of free events to inspire collective action on climate change.
The University is leading on a number of events, including its flagship Show Your Stripes Day event on 21 June, which will bring the Reading Climate Festival to a close.
Professor Ed Hawkins MBE, climate scientist and creator of the warming stripes will feature in an ‘in conversation’ style event hosted by Tom Clarke, science and technology editor for Sky News. The topic will be what the stripes represent, how they have evolved and how they are driving awareness of climate change around the world.
This event will be held in-person and online. Booking for the in-person event is essential as space is limited.
A summary of other University-led events is below:
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Date/Location |
Event |
Details |
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10 June
4pm-5pm
Online |
Climate Ambassadors: Support climate action in education |
Learn about the free service for schools to help them develop a climate action plan to reduce carbon emissions, tackle climate risks and inspire and inform the next generation, plus how you can become an ambassador.
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12 June
7.30pm-9pm
Online |
Storing Carbon Under your Feet |
Professor Martin Lukacfrom the University of Reading'sDepartment of Sustainable Land Managementwill discuss strategies for carbon sequestration in urban soils.
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15 June
9.30am-5.30pm
Reading School |
Youth Mobilisation Day |
Reading student Raman Nijjar and others have organised this day in which young people (aged 16-25) can take part in 'future visioning' for Reading, and gain skills in campaigning, filmmaking and engaging with politics.
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20 June
10am-2pm
University of Reading, Whiteknights Campus |
Clean Air Schools |
In collaboration withReading Borough Council,Design NatureandStantec, The University will be hosting a workshop for local schools so students can explore, map and measure air quality, and understand how they can improve it.
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20 June
9.30am-12.30pm
University of Reading, London Road Campus |
Action for Pollinators |
Ledby theInstitute of Education,this event willdive into the world of bees, butterflies, and other tiny-winged wonders, and discovertheir pivotal role in combatting climate change.
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21 June
7pm-8.30pm
Concert Hall / online |
Show Your Stripes Day: In conversation with Professor Ed Hawkins MBE - hosted by Tom Clarke, Sky News |
Closing the festival, and to markShow Your Stripes Day, join us ‘in conversation’ with Professor Ed Hawkins MBE, climate scientist and creator of the warming stripes. Learn how the stripes have had global reach and impact, and hear about the latest high-profile activities going on to share their powerful message.
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Visit the Reading Climate Festival website for more information on all the events.
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