This online taster session will give you an insight into what it's like to study Geography at university. You'll have the chance to hear from one of our academics, participate in a taster lecture and engage with current undergraduates.
Applying what we learn from Geography in dealing with natural disasters: Lessons learned from landslides in Nepal
In this session we will explore how we can combine different elements learnt from Geography to understand and deal with landslide hazards in Nepal.
Landslides can be deadly natural disaster events, particularly in Nepal, where large earthquakes along the India-Asian collision zone and intense monsoon rainfall can trigger widespread landslides. Each year, Nepal suffers from deadly landslides, impacting its communities, infrastructure, agriculture, animals, and the economy. Between 2000-2009 there were 2042 deaths in Nepal due to floods and landslides, impacting 248,891 families and resulting in 15814 animal deaths.
We’ll use Nepal as an example, to think about how learning about Geography prepares us to work towards handling natural hazards better, and managing risk better in the face of climate change.
When: Thursday 18th April - 4pm - 5.15pm
Age Group: Year 12 and Year 13
Location: Online
Itinerary: 16:00-16:05: Log in and get comfortable
16:05-16:15: Introduction to The Department of Geography
16:15-16:55: Interactive taster session
16:55-17:15: Q&A with student ambassadors
For more information and to register, please follow the “visit website” link below.