Global population in the spotlight

Scientist and broadcaster Aubrey Manning is to deliver the latest of the University’s renowned Enlightenment Lectures.

The University’s Emeritus Professor of Natural History will discuss the dilemmas posed by an ever-growing global population.

The event will form the finale of the University’s Our Changing World series of public talks for 2011.

These examine how researchers can help address some of the biggest issues facing the world today.

Addressing growth

Professor Manning, a zoologist and writer, will say that it is essential to address ways to reduce and eventually reverse population growth.

He will say that complex problems, such as uneven distribution of resources around the globe, mean that we must take steps to tackle the trend.

Human rights

According to Professor Manning, tackling population growth will require revisiting our human rights from a scientific perspective.

His talk takes place as the world’s population reaches seven billion.

Tickets for ‘Population - Can we begin to talk sensibly?’ are sold out, however the event is being filmed and will be available online and as part of our Enlightenment Lectures podcast.

Elite speakers

The Enlightenment series, delivered by distinguished speakers, focuses on the contribution academia can make to understanding and addressing global challenges.

These issues include delivering sustainable supplies of food, energy and water, the spread of infectious diseases, developments in technology and medicine, and climate change.

Event details

Population - Can we begin to talk sensibly?

Tuesday 22 November 2011, 6.30pm - 7.30pm Appleton Tower Lecture Theatre 4