Prof Terry Cannon kicks off our @uclrdr.bsky.social research seminar series on whether or not there has been progress in DRR...

Call for Papers: ECR Workshop on South Asia and the Indian Ocean World This Early Career Researcher's Workshop provides an interdisciplinary forum for doctoral and postdoctoral scholars from across the Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences to present their research and to...

Call for Papers: ECR Workshop on South Asia & the Indian Ocean World
📅 Deadline: 15 April | Workshop: 15 June
An interdisciplinary forum for doctoral & postdoctoral scholars from Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences to present their research & participate in debate.
www.ucl.ac.uk/institute-of...

Not only it’s UCL’s 200th birthday, it’s also International Day of Women and Girls in Science! 👩‍🔬 YouTube video by UCL Mathematical and Physical Sciences

Not only it’s UCL's 200th birthday, it’s also #InternationalDayOfWomenAndGirlsInScience! 👩‍🔬We asked some of our #WomenInScience to go back in time and give themselves an advice in pursuing #science: www.youtube.com/shorts/TgRpC...

#WomeninSTEM #IDWGS @uclrdr.bsky.social @uclchemistry.bsky.social

Joanna Faure Walker, Head of @UCLRDR, shares a personal reason why she chose to work at UCL 🏛️💜 YouTube video by UCL Mathematical and Physical Sciences

Joanna Faure Walker, Head of @uclrdr.bsky.social and Professor of Earthquake Geology and Disaster Risk Reduction, shares a personal reason why she chose to work at UCL 🏛️💜 www.youtube.com/shorts/X6pw_...

@ucl.ac.uk #UCL200 #WomenEducation #diversity #inclusion #equity #equality #education

Discover our postgraduate courses in risk, disaster science and resilience and ask your questions to with Prof. Joanna Faure Walker and Dr Bayes Ahmed. 👇

No Natural Disasters, featuring Professor Ilan Kelman Professor Ilan Kelman argues that human decisions, governance failures and societal inequities determine the impact of catastrophic events.

New #podcast:
#NoNaturalDisasters
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#disaster #disasters #DisastersAvoided #DisastersAreNotNatural #DRR #DisasterRiskReduction #DRM #DisasterRiskManagement #Climate #ClimateChange

Join a growing global community bridging research and practice in earthquake risk.

With thanks to our sponsors: Aon, EFEHR, EPOS, Gallagher Re, GEM, Sompo, Willis Re and WTW.

#RIAGE #EarthquakeRisk #Insurance #Reinsurance #UCL #AcademicEvents

Share your research
We welcome abstracts for oral and poster presentations.

Deadline: 1 March 2026

This inaugural workshop brings together postgrad students, researchers, and professionals working across earthquake science, risk modelling, and the insurance and reinsurance sectors.

A space to share research, exchange ideas, and tackle real‑world challenges in earthquake risk.

First RIAGE — (Re)Insurance-Academia Global Earthquake Workshop The first RIAGE Workshop is a space for academics and industry experts to explore cutting‑edge earthquake risk research, CAT modelling, and resilience strategies for global insurance.

UCL is connecting earthquake science with the (re)insurance world 🌍

Introducing the first RIAGE: (Re)Insurance–Academia Global Earthquake Workshop.

18–19 May 2026 | UCL East and online

Hosted by UCL Risk & Disaster Reduction.
🔗 Book your place: direc.to/oQap

Thinking about a Master's in risk, resilience or disaster studies?

Join us to explore postgraduate study at UCL Risk & Disaster Reduction at an Open Days event soon 👇

Thinking about studying Global Humanitarian Studies BSc at @uclrdr.bsky.social? Join us for a virtual information session this Thu 8 Jan highlighting the interdisciplinary approach to understanding #humanitarian action, #risk, and #disaster response: bit.ly/49n8ppV.

On Day 22 of #MAPSAdvent2025 we're sharing a few #snowstorm images from Professor @ilankelman.bsky.social (@uclrdr.bsky.social) during his research time in #Boulder, #Colorado, where he looked at stopping weather and climate from becoming disasters.

#snow #ice #weather

How five countries are adapting to the climate crisis Current action isn’t enough - here’s how nations can better adapt to climate change now and in the future.

I wrote about how five countries are adapting to climate change in @uk.theconversation.com

@uclrdr.bsky.social @uclgrandchallenges.bsky.social

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UCL Bloomsbury campus tour at our recent Open Day 🏛️ #UCL #CampusTour #OpenDay #StudyUCL #Bloomsbury YouTube video by UCL Mathematical and Physical Sciences

Missed our Open Day last Saturday? Get a glimpse of UCL Bloomsbury campus: www.youtube.com/shorts/sCPW7...

#UCL #CampusTour #OpenDay #StudyUCL #Bloomsbury @uclrdr.bsky.social @stsucl.bsky.social

Advice to anyone applying to UCL - Undergraduate Study YouTube video by UCL Arts & Humanities

Here's some advice from our current students to anyone applying to study at UCL: www.youtube.com/shorts/HcGWj...

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UCL RDR monthly event: The National Interest A new basis for meeting the global challenges of the 21st century. Join UCL Risk & Disaster Reduction for a conversation shaping tomorrow's politics.

⏳ 1 week to go! Join #UCLRDR on 18 Nov for The National Interest — exploring how nations can reclaim cooperation in a fragmenting world.

🎤 Hear from @uclrdr.bsky.social's Mark Pelling, Philip Cunliffe, Peter Sammonds and alum Emily Warburton-Brown.

Sign up www.ucl.ac.uk/mathematical...

Launch of the Grand Challenge of Transformative Technology Impact Report UCL Grand Challenges has launched the Grand Challenge of Transformative Technology Impact Report, celebrating almost a decade of pioneering research and collaboration exploring how innovation and tech...

🌍 Proud moment for #UCLRDR! Professor Patty Kostkova is featured in UCL’s Grand Challenge of Transformative Technology Impact Report, showcasing how innovation and technology can drive global change.

🔗 Read more: ucl.ac.uk/grand-challe...

#TransformativeTech #DigitalHealth

UCL RDR monthly event: The future of disasters In his retirement lecture, Professor David Alexander gives his insight on the future of disasters: what we need to know and what we need to.

🌍 What’s next for disasters? And how can we prepare?

Join Professor David Alexander for his retirement lecture 'The future of disasters' at UCL RDR.

23 October 2025 | 19:00
Elvin Hall, UCL Institute of Education
Free tickets: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ucl-rdr-mo...

#UCLRDR #FutureOfDisasters

Five UCL experts join IPCC’s 7th assessment reports on climate science, adaptation & mitigation We are delighted to announce that five UCL experts have been selected to contribute to the IPCC’s Seventh Assessment Reports on climate science, adaptation and mitigation.

Full story www.ucl.ac.uk/grand-challe... #IPCC #ClimateAction #UCLResearch

Five UCL experts join IPCC’s 7th assessment reports on climate science, adaptation & mitigation We are delighted to announce that five UCL experts have been selected to contribute to the IPCC’s Seventh Assessment Reports on climate science, adaptation and mitigation.

🌍 Dr Shipra Jain & Dr Thaisa Comelli from #UCLRDR are joining the IPCC’s 7th Assessment Reports, shaping climate science and adaptation worldwide.

“The IPCC isn’t just about producing assessments — it’s about turning the best science into knowledge the world can act on.” Dr Shipra Jain

Tsunamis and atolls: why warnings must be locally meaningful The usual tsunami advice to move inland and to move to high ground might not be possible for many atolls. Generic, international, trans-oceanic warnings need to become locally meaningful. What advice ...

"Tsunamis & atolls: why warnings must be locally meaningful"
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#EWS #WarningSystems #Warning #DRR #EarlyWarning #EarlyWarningSystems #IslandStudies
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Job Opportunity at The Royal College of Art: Postdoctoral Researcher (0.4FTE, fixed term) Postdoctoral ResearcherDepartment: Contemporary Art Practice, School of Arts & Humanities (SoAH)Grade: 7, 0.4 FTE (2 days per week)Duration: Fixed-term contract, until 31 August 2028About the Royal Co...

Amazing opportunity with
@royalcollegeofart.bsky.social & UCL Warning Research Centre for a Postdoctoral Researcher for AHRC funded project, 'Scoring Warnings'. Details: jobs.rca.ac.uk/Vacancy.aspx...
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Starting an undergraduate course @uclmaps.bsky.social this September?

“Meet Your Classmates” is a virtual meeting hosted by student adviser Helena Ahmed. 🤝

Get to know fellow students, swap tips, and build connections before term starts.

Book here: outlook.office.com/book/MeetYou...

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From the IAmA community on Reddit: Hi Reddit, I'm Susannah Fisher – governmental advisor, author & research fellow. AMA! Explore this post and more from the IAmA community

What it’s really like to advise governments on climate resilience? 🌱

@susannahfisher.bsky.social from UCL Risk & Disaster Reduction is doing a Reddit AMA. And it’s a goldmine for anyone curious about climate action.

Ask away www.reddit.com/r/IAmA/comme...

#ClimateAction #UCL #RiskReduction #AMA

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Your future starts here.

Applications for UCL Risk & Disaster Reduction Master’s programmes without VISA requirements close 29 August.

Apply today and join a global community of innovators in disaster risk reduction.

🔗 www.ucl.ac.uk/risk-disaste...

#UCLMasters #UCLRDR #Postgraduate

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Lecturer Punam Yadav stands smiling at a podium in a classroom, presenting to engaged students, some taking notes on laptops. The atmosphere is educational and focused.

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What’s it like to study a Master's at UCL RDR?
✔ Learn from world-class researchers
✔ Get involved in hands-on fieldwork
✔ Build a career in NGOs, government, insurance, and beyond.

Start your journey: www.ucl.ac.uk/risk-disaste...

#UCLMasters #UCLRDR #Postgraduate

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Do you qualify for a UCL RDR Master's programme?
✅ 2:1 UK Bachelor’s (or equivalent)
✅ Relevant discipline
Check details: www.ucl.ac.uk/risk-disaste...
#UCLMasters #UCLRDR #Postgraduate

Sink or Swim The world needs to adapt to climate change – but how? What are the key problems and hard choices that lie ahead for the global community? This book reveals all.…

Pre-order 'Sink or Swim' now. bloomsbury.com/uk/sink-or-s...

How the world needs to adapt to a changing climate Podcast Episode · Instant Genius · 07/08/2025 · 31m

🌍 How do we adapt to our changing climate?

Find out in @susannahfisher.bsky.social's powerful new book 'Sink or Swim', exploring resilience in a warming world.

Catch her thoughts on the BBC's Instant Genius podcast: podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/h...

#ClimateAction #UCLRDR