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.

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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...

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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...

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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

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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.

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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...

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Do you qualify for a UCL RDR Master's programme?
✅ 2:1 UK Bachelor’s (or equivalent)
✅ Relevant discipline
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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

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1/ Ready to shape the future of resilience? UCL RDR’s PGT schemes cover policy & practice, quantitative science and research excellence. #UCLRDR #Masters #Postgraduate

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