Conference: The role of education institutions in tackling climate change, Friday 13 May

Dear Colleagues,

How should the education sector in the UK respond to the challenge of climate change?

What are the opportunities to put the sector at the forefront of action around the Paris agreement?

This event will address 3 cost-cutting themes that are central to delivering a low carbon transition:

·         education and Skills

·         research

·         finance.

Speakers: Lisa Nandy (MP and Shadow Energy Minister) has confirmed. A range of speakers from education and research have also been invited.

Venue: University of Manchester.  J17 Renold Building.

Date: Friday 13 May 2016

Time: 11.00am - 3.30pm

To register at this free event, please go here:

https://www.ucu.org.uk/education-and-climate-change-conference

Regards,

Graham Petersen

UCU Environment Co-ordinator

Carlow Street,

London NW1 7LH

Tel. 020 7756 2527