Join us for November’s Winter Lecture of the series as we focus on volcanoes ‘unplugged’ (or what its really like to experience a volcanic eruption).
Scientists are meant to view the subject of their research with detached objectivity, but during volcanic eruptions they live and work with communities dealing with ash, evacuations and general mayhem.
For decades, scientists at Bristol University have been responding to volcanic crises in the Eastern Caribbean, profoundly influencing their research. Montserrat (one of these volcanic islands) is also a literary island, and creatives have also responded to these challenges.
Two of these creatives (Chadd Cumberbatch and A-dZiko Simba Gegele) have recently embarked on an adventure with scientists and this unique talk will explore their differing perspectives on these eruptions, and the experiences and ideas unleashed by them.
Speakers
Professor Jenni Barclay is a volcanologists and holds the AXA Chair in Volcanology at the University of Bristol. Jenni’s research focusses on the reduction of risk and prevention of disaster in volcanic settings. She also has a long term interest in public engagement and communication.
Chadd, A-dZiko and Jenni have recently been part of a collective reflecting on the real lessons we need to learn when responding to volcanic crises, and dramatising the archives.
How to take part
Thanks to the generous sponsorship from the Friends of Bristol Museums, Galleries & Archives , this season’s Winter Lectures will be held in person at M Shed and online via Zoom.
If you are attending in-person, please arrive 15 minutes before the advertised start time to take your seat. Parking in the area can be difficult so you may want to allow extra time to find a space if you are driving to the venue.
If you are attending online, this lecture will take place over Zoom. Details of how to join the session will be in your registration email.
