Responses to violence, sinking oceans and how to make better decisions – Inaugural lectures Autumn 2018
The University of Portsmouth presents public lectures by leading academics.
From Rural Rajasthan to Urban Khartoum: Women’s Stories of Violence, Agency and Resilience
Inaugural lecture by Tamsin Bradley, Professor of International Development Studies, University of Portsmouth
In this lecture Professor Tamsin Bradley explores how women in different parts of the world experience and respond to violence. Specifically it will reflect on how, even in the most challenging of circumstances, women use agency to challenge and build what resilience they can. Violence against women and girls is a global epidemic. Resilience to the constant presence of violence in everyday life for many women comes through strong peer networks and role models. This lecture will offer stories and reflections from a number of powerful change agents whose determination to see an end to violence against women has brought greater understanding into how and why it persists. They have also demonstrated what can be achieved if agency is nurtured and supported at all levels from the local through to global feminist movements.
Date: Wednesday 26 September 2018
Time: 6-7 pm, followed by a drinks reception
Venue: Park Building, King Henry I St, Portsmouth PO1 2DZ
Admission is free, but please book a place on Eventbrite
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The rising of continents and sinking of oceans
Inaugural lecture by Craig Storey, Professor of Geology, University of Portsmouth
Earth is around 4500 million years old and its surface is made up of two different types of crust that form our mostly emerged continents and submerged oceans. These crusts are divided into separate plates, which move around on the surface, which is a process called plate tectonics. Here, I will explore the formation of the crust through Earth history and how and when plate tectonics began.
Date: Wednesday 10 October 2018
Time: 6-7 pm, followed by a drinks reception
Venue: Portland Building, Portland Street, Portsmouth PO1 3AH
Admission is free, but please book a place on Eventbrite
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Researching the Entrepreneurial University
Inaugural lecture by David Pickernell, Professor of Small Business and Enterprise Development, University of Portsmouth
Since 2002 David Pickernell’s research has increasingly focused on different (and often contested) aspects of what has become termed the “Entrepreneurial” university. This lecture will discuss these aspects, the research that surrounds it and future possible research areas.
Date: Wednesday 24 October 2018
Time: 6-7 pm, followed by a drinks reception
Venue: Portland Building, Portland Street, Portsmouth PO1 3AH
Admission is free, but please book a place on Eventbrite
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Operational Research: The Science of Better Decision Making
Inaugural lecture by Djamila Ouelhadj, Professor of Operational Research, University of Portsmouth
Operational Research (OR) is the discipline of applying advanced analytical methods to help organisations make better decisions. For decades, OR has improved decision-making in a wide range of applications, and has consistently delivered significant benefits for society, business and government. OR is “The Science of Better” and Professor Djamila Ouelhadj will take you through her exciting journey into research and innovation in OR modelling to provide effective solutions to complex business challenges in the fields of logistics and transport, manufacturing, renewable energy and sustainability, and healthcare.
Date: Wednesday 14 November 2018
Time: 6-7 pm, followed by a drinks reception
Venue: Portland Building, Portland Street, Portsmouth PO1 3AH
Admission is free, but please book a place on Eventbrite
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So who is the performer? Going the full ‘Psycle’ in elite sport
Inaugural lecture by Richard Thelwell, Professor of Applied Sport Psychology, University of Portsmouth
Given the unforgiving nature of elite sport, it is no surprise that many individuals struggle with the psychological demands placed upon them. In his inaugural lecture, Professor Thelwell will share his experiences of having been involved in elite sport for over 20 years to summarise the influence that psychological research, practice and education has had, and continues to have, on performance and wellbeing for the athletes, coaches and support staff who are expected to work and perform within such pressurised, volatile and dynamic environments.
Date: Wednesday 21 November 2018
Time: 6-7 pm, followed by a drinks reception
Venue: Portland Building, Portland Street, Portsmouth PO1 3AH
Admission is free, but please book a place on Eventbrite
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Perspectives on small business growth
Inaugural lecture by Martina Battisti, Professor of Small Business and Entrepreneurship at Portsmouth Business School
Small business growth is a multi-faceted and complex phenomenon. This lecture looks at growth from different perspectives – the individual entrepreneurs, the external environment as well as policy.
Date: Wednesday 28 November 2018
Time: 6-7 pm, followed by a drinks reception
Venue: Portland Building, Portland Street, Portsmouth PO1 3AH
Admission is free, but please book a place on Eventbrite
From Rural Rajasthan to Urban Khartoum: Women’s Stories of Violence, Agency and Resilience
Inaugural lecture by Tamsin Bradley, Professor of International Development Studies, University of Portsmouth
In this lecture Professor Tamsin Bradley explores how women in different parts of the world experience and respond to violence. Specifically it will reflect on how, even in the most challenging of circumstances, women use agency to challenge and build what resilience they can. Violence against women and girls is a global epidemic. Resilience to the constant presence of violence in everyday life for many women comes through strong peer networks and role models. This lecture will offer stories and reflections from a number of powerful change agents whose determination to see an end to violence against women has brought greater understanding into how and why it persists. They have also demonstrated what can be achieved if agency is nurtured and supported at all levels from the local through to global feminist movements.
Date: Wednesday 26 September 2018
Time: 6-7 pm, followed by a drinks reception
Venue: Park Building, King Henry I St, Portsmouth PO1 2DZ
Admission is free, but please book a place on Eventbrite
–
The rising of continents and sinking of oceans
Inaugural lecture by Craig Storey, Professor of Geology, University of Portsmouth
Earth is around 4500 million years old and its surface is made up of two different types of crust that form our mostly emerged continents and submerged oceans. These crusts are divided into separate plates, which move around on the surface, which is a process called plate tectonics. Here, I will explore the formation of the crust through Earth history and how and when plate tectonics began.
Date: Wednesday 10 October 2018
Time: 6-7 pm, followed by a drinks reception
Venue: Portland Building, Portland Street, Portsmouth PO1 3AH
Admission is free, but please book a place on Eventbrite
–
Researching the Entrepreneurial University
Inaugural lecture by David Pickernell, Professor of Small Business and Enterprise Development, University of Portsmouth
Since 2002 David Pickernell’s research has increasingly focused on different (and often contested) aspects of what has become termed the “Entrepreneurial” university. This lecture will discuss these aspects, the research that surrounds it and future possible research areas.
Date: Wednesday 24 October 2018
Time: 6-7 pm, followed by a drinks reception
Venue: Portland Building, Portland Street, Portsmouth PO1 3AH
Admission is free, but please book a place on Eventbrite
–
Operational Research: The Science of Better Decision Making
Inaugural lecture by Djamila Ouelhadj, Professor of Operational Research, University of Portsmouth
Operational Research (OR) is the discipline of applying advanced analytical methods to help organisations make better decisions. For decades, OR has improved decision-making in a wide range of applications, and has consistently delivered significant benefits for society, business and government. OR is “The Science of Better” and Professor Djamila Ouelhadj will take you through her exciting journey into research and innovation in OR modelling to provide effective solutions to complex business challenges in the fields of logistics and transport, manufacturing, renewable energy and sustainability, and healthcare.
Date: Wednesday 14 November 2018
Time: 6-7 pm, followed by a drinks reception
Venue: Portland Building, Portland Street, Portsmouth PO1 3AH
Admission is free, but please book a place on Eventbrite
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So who is the performer? Going the full ‘Psycle’ in elite sport
Inaugural lecture by Richard Thelwell, Professor of Applied Sport Psychology, University of Portsmouth
Given the unforgiving nature of elite sport, it is no surprise that many individuals struggle with the psychological demands placed upon them. In his inaugural lecture, Professor Thelwell will share his experiences of having been involved in elite sport for over 20 years to summarise the influence that psychological research, practice and education has had, and continues to have, on performance and wellbeing for the athletes, coaches and support staff who are expected to work and perform within such pressurised, volatile and dynamic environments.
Date: Wednesday 21 November 2018
Time: 6-7 pm, followed by a drinks reception
Venue: Portland Building, Portland Street, Portsmouth PO1 3AH
Admission is free, but please book a place on Eventbrite
–
Perspectives on small business growth
Inaugural lecture by Martina Battisti, Professor of Small Business and Entrepreneurship at Portsmouth Business School
Small business growth is a multi-faceted and complex phenomenon. This lecture looks at growth from different perspectives – the individual entrepreneurs, the external environment as well as policy.
Date: Wednesday 28 November 2018
Time: 6-7 pm, followed by a drinks reception
Venue: Portland Building, Portland Street, Portsmouth PO1 3AH
Admission is free, but please book a place on Eventbrite
For questions contact:
Events@port.ac.uk
023 9284 3757
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