Dr. Alexandre Guilherme is a Brazilian philosopher, Postdoctoral Fellow at the Institute of Advanced Studies in the Humanities this semester, and has translated many of Leonardo Boff's works into English. He will give a seminar on Tuesday, December 7 at 4.00 p.m. in the Senate Room (first door on left under the arch), New College,... Continue Reading →
Plastic Bag
Both the papers I posted yesterday reference the island of plastic in the Pacific Ocean Check out the film Plastic Bag
Recommended readings
Two very clear articulations of the challenges: both examine those aspects of everyday life which we take for granted, but we need to question and change. Message in a bottle: learning our way out of unsustainability, Wals Message in a Bottle_Learning our way out of unsustainability the inaugural lecture of Prof. Dir.Ir. Arjen E.J. Wals upon... Continue Reading →
Wildlife Crossings
The ARC International Wildlife Crossing International Design Competition finalists demonstrate structures where roads are bridged to allow migratory and other crossing. Where we might normally think about wildlife crossings being characteristically some warning signs, or a small tunnel under the road, these are major architectural/environmental structures. Developed on the back of actual wildlife road crossing... Continue Reading →
“Mr President, this is the worst meeting to since the eight-grade student council.”
Thus Hilary Clinton welcomed Barack Obama to the Cop15 meeting. A detailed reflection and assessment by Per Meilstrup on COP15 published by the Danish Institute for International Studies. More important lessons on collaboration.
Lighthouse (Brighton) & The Arts Catalyst Call For Collaborators
Laboratory Life Workshop Lighthouse, Brighton, UK 20-28 February 2011 Lighthouse and The Arts Catalyst invite collaborators for the Laboratory Life Workshop, an interdisciplinary open collaborative art and science workshop, exploring intersections between art, biology, and new medical technologies. For nine days, Lighthouse will be turned into a temporary garage laboratory in which five new projects... Continue Reading →
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