Imperial Futures: Shaping the School of Convergence Science – Sustainability
From the School of Convergence Science – Sustainability
Be part of Imperial Futures: shaping the School of Convergence Science – Sustainability, a dynamic event for our internal community aimed at fostering collaboration and exploring innovative approaches to multi-disciplinary research within the new School of Sustainability. This afternoon of insightful talks, networking opportunities, and interactive sessions will bring together the Imperial community across all four faculties to shape the future of sustainability research through convergence science.
Date: Wednesday, 5 March 2025
Time: 13:00–17:30
Location: Imperial College London, South Kensington Campus – CAGB
Audience: This event is open only to Imperial Academics, Staff and Postgraduate Students.
Registration is optional but encouraged, as it allows us to keep you updated on related events. The event will have an open format, so you’re free to explore the exhibitions and talks at your own pace.
Ideation Boards and Exhibition Displays
There will be interactive opportunities to share your ideas and suggestions as we design and establish the School. We will also have cross-faculty displays showcasing sustainability-related research during the event.
Schedule:
- 13:00 – Guest arrival and Ideation Boards
Location: Main Entrance - 13:30 – Welcome and Introduction to the School of Sustainability
Location: CAGB LT 200- Keynote talk by Professor John Elkington
- Talk by Professor Jem Woods, Professor of Sustainable Development, Centre for Environmental Policy, Imperial College London
- 14:50 – Break: Posters, Networking, and Ideation Boards (with refreshments)
Location: College Main Entrance - 15:30 – Selected talks on Convergence Science
Location: CAGB 300- Professor Bob Klaber OBE, Consultant Paediatrician & Director of Strategy, Research & Innovation at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, Professor of Practice (Population Health) at School of Public Health, Imperial College London
- Shirley Rodrigues, Chair of Breathe Cities Advisory Committee and former Deputy Mayor of London for Environment & Energy
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Professor Elizabeth Robinson, Dean of LSE’s Global School of Sustainability
- 16:15 – Co-directors: feedback from the day and next steps
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- Alyssa Gilbert, Director of Innovation, Grantham Institute & Director of Undaunted
- Ben Barratt, Professor in Environmental Exposures & Public Health, Deputy Director of the Environmental Research Group
- Nilay Shah, Professor of Process Systems Engineering
- Mirabelle Muuls, Associate Professor in Economics, Imperial College Business School
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- 16:30 – Posters, Networking, and Drinks Reception
Location: College Main Entrance - 17:30 – Close
This event provides a platform for contributing to the shaping of the School of Sustainability. We look forward to welcoming you!
If you have any questions about accessibility requirements please email Leah Adamson (IMSE Events and Communications Manager) on l.adamson@imperial.ac.uk