This Wednesday 13 September, the University will be hosting the second lecture in the 2017 Public Lecture series, which focuses on the environment. There are just a few spaces remaining for this free event, where transport to London is also provided free of charge.
Food security is one of the greatest challenges facing mankind in the 21st century. In this session, we will consider the world’s food system and the issues involved in ensuring food security.
An increasing population, changes in dietary demands associated with wealth and other socio-economic factors, means we currently have almost one billion people who are malnourished and a similar number suffering from nutritional related issues such as obesity.
By attending this event, you will have the opportunity to hear three keynotes delivered by:
- Professor Guy Poppy, Chief Scientific Advisor to the Food Standards Agency and Professor of Ecology at the University of Southampton,
- Professor Sir Charles Godfray CBE FRS, Hope Professor of Entomology and Director of the Oxford Martin Programme on the Future of Food at Oxford University,
- Professor Christine Williams OBE, External Director of Food, Agriculture and Health at the University of Reading.
A panel discussion will take place after the keynotes featuring leading University of Southampton experts Professor Barrie Margetts, Professor Tiina Roose and Professor Nyovani Madise.
The University has a limited number of tickets to attend this event, which takes place at the Royal Society in London from 16.30 on 13 September.
If you would like to attend, please email: [email protected]with your name, email address and your area of study. There are a limited number of places available on the coach so if you require transport, please also indicate this in your email.
Successful applicants will be notified shortly.
