UEA Centre for Writing & Science

 

Writing and Climate Change: The story so far...

How do writers and scientists communicate the controversies of climate change?

Saturday 25 May 2013

Thomas Paine Study Centre, University of East Anglia

10am - 7pm

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This one day event, part of UEA 50 and inaugurating the 'Writing and Science' network, will examine how literature in all its forms has engaged with the challenge of communicating the controversies arising from the science of climate change.  With playwrights, novelists and journalists in conversation with scientists and activists, the day will consider the role of the theatre, of the novel and the media and will also reflect on the impact of 'climategate' on the issues.  Throughout the day there will be readings, debates and talks as UEA brings together for the first time its most visible communities - researchers in Environmental Science and Creative Writing.

 

Confirmed Speakers include:

John Burnside (poet and novelist)

Giles Foden (novelist)

Tom Greaves (philosopher)

Mike Hulme (geographer)

Phil Jones (climate scientist)

Tony Juniper (writer and activist)

Ro Randall (psychotherapist)

Kirsten Shepherd-Barr (critic)

Rebecca Stott (novelist)

Steve Waters (playwright)

Ross Wilson (critic and philosopher)  

and many more

plus performances and readings

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Registration

To book your place at Writing and Climate Change please download and complete a registration form.

Registration Form (Word)

Registration Form (PDF)

Registration Fee - £40.00 / £20.00 (PG Rate)

Registration Deadline - Friday 26 April 2013

Includes:

  • Place at all daytime proceedings at UEA
  • All daytime lunches and refreshments
  • Drinks reception

Excludes:

  • Evening Meals
  • Accommodation
  • Parking on campus
  • Travel

As an optional extra, you will be able to book on-campus accommodation at Broadview Lodge through the registration form which is priced at £50 per night (single).

There are also a number of Local Hotels & B&B's in the area. Please note this document is for information purposes only and bookings would need to be made independently from the conference and UEA.

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