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25th February 2013

7 March 2013 18:00 ~ International Women's Day Lecture: 'How Shall we Live? - Stoke-on-Trent

Joanna Yarrow, writer; broadcaster and campaigner; expert in sustainable lifestyles and Director of Beyond Green, will deliver a lecture, which examines the urgent rationale for living differently in the 21st Century.

The environmental & social imperatives for a mainstream shift to a lower carbon, more sustainable way of life have never been clearer. But how can we achieve the scale of change required in the necessary timeframe? Will technology really save the day?

In this lecture Joanna examines the urgent rationale for living differently in the 21st century & the links between well-being & environmentally sustainable behaviours.

Drawing on experience of working in business, development & the media, Joanna offers some suggestions about how to motivate the mainstream towards sustainable living – from place-making principles to communications & engagement.

Programme
17:45 Arrival and Registration
18:00 Welcome – Professor Michael Gunn Vice-Chancellor
18:05 “How Shall We Live?” Joanna Yarrow
19:00 Q and A
19:15 Closing Remarks

Venue: Lecture Theatre, The Science Centre, Leek Road Campus, Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 2DF

If you would like to attend this event please contact: Corporate Events Tel: 01782 295860 Email: public@staffs.ac.uk

Check for updates at http://www.centreofscience.com/events/how-shall-we-live/

7th January 2013

The Guardian: US House votes not to reauthorise domestic violence funding bill

Violence Against Women Act (Vawa) passes Senate but is not renewed after Republicans take issue with new provisions

7th January 2013

Domestic abuse: changing the conversation A new legal protection that redefines domestic violence offers hope for women and teenagers in abusive relationships

In November 2012 10% of 999 calls to the police were about domestic violence.

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