"Tipping Points" A Presentation with CIOB President Professor Saul Humphrey

Summary

Join CIOB Reading with APM Built Environment Interest Network for a thought-provoking presentation by CIOB President Professor Saul Humphrey.

Saul will explore the forces driving climate and biodiversity breakdown, and the growing risks of tipping points, feedback loops and cascading effects.

But this is not simply a warning about the challenges ahead.

Professor Saul Humphrey will also explore the incredible opportunity to create positive societal tipping points, transforming the built environment to become more sustainable and resilient. Capable of restoring balance within our planetary boundaries, and recognising and avoiding unintended consequences.

A fascinating insight into the challenges we face and the positive change we can help create.

Register your place today for this fantastic opportunity!

Agenda and Further Details:

• 12.15 pm – 12.45 pm Welcome & Light Refreshments
• 12.45 pm – 1.30 pm 'Tipping Points': A presentation by the CIOB President, Professor Saul Humphrey
• 1.30 pm – 2 pm Q&A session
• 2 pm – 2.15 pm Networking & Finish

Meeting Point / Site Address:

The event will take place in the EDITH MORLEY building, Van Emden Lecture Theatre (101). The Edith Morley building is on Whiteknights Campus, Chancellors Building, University of Reading, RG6 6UR

Car Parking

Please use ‘Car Park 1A’ which is a Pay & Display car park for use by visitors (Car Park 1A is in ‘B2 zone’ on the Whiteknights campus map). The cost is £1.5 per hour, or £10 for all day parking (https://cms9-prod.rdg.ac.uk/health-safety-services/about-us/information-for-visitors)

Public Transport

• Bus Services: The main routes connecting the University to the town centre are the Claret route and the White Knight 20. The Claret route runs 24/7 and every 7 minutes on weekdays, while the White Knight 20 runs every 15 minutes during the day.

• Train Services: You can also travel by train to Reading, which is a more sustainable option. The University is part of the easitNETWORK, allowing students to save on rail fares.

Please note: This event is for those over 18’s only. This learning activity can contribute to your annual CPD return and should be logged accordingly.

How can we help you get the most out of this event? We want to ensure accessibility for all of our members. Please contact us in confidence prior to attendance, and we will do our best to answer any questions and support any additional needs you may have.

Contact

Further details and full joining instructions will be provided on registering, but in the meantime if you have any questions please contact:

Natasha Martin

Member Services & Events Coordinator for Oxford & Reading Hubs

[email protected]