This Thursday 3 Nov 630-730pm: Environmental philosopher Professor Rupert Read on his recent cutting-edge books and projects 📚
“An intellectually challenging and, quite frankly, terrifying evaluation of the direction in which the fight against climate change is going.” -Ashleigh, Year 12 student, Yorkshire
“An incredibly readable, compelling argument for transformative action on every level.” – Mary Leonard, Teacher of Science & Sustainability Lead, Worle Community School Academy, Somerset
Co-hosted by UKSSN student Ashleigh (Yorkshire) and teacher Mary (Somerset) who were involved in reviewing Rupert’s recent book ‘Why Climate Breakdown Matters’
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You must pre-register by Thursday midday via this link using your school email address to receive the actual Zoom meeting link
Zoom meeting open to Year 9-13s and any staff from UKSSN schools provided they pre-register (with school email address) – please do share this link with friends and colleagues
Wednesday 14 December 630-730pm: Hear from young nature expert Mya-Rose Craig about her new book Birdgirl 🦅
20-year-old activist Mya-Rose Craig aka ‘Birdgirl’ will discuss her memoir – which was published this year – with pupils of the UK Schools Sustainability Network. Mya-Rose will speak about how she became an activist, her experience of seeing climate change first hand and how her family’s struggles with mental health have impacted her love of nature.
Co-hosted by Year 12 students Daphne (Bucks) and Zoya (North West) who will review the book in advance
You must pre-register in advance via this link using your school email address to receive the actual Zoom meeting link
Zoom webinar open to all (book aimed at secondary pupils) – please do share this link with friends, family and colleagues for them to register
Note there is also an online event with Mya-Rose about her other book ‘We Have a Dream: Meet 30 Young Indigenous People and People of Colour Protecting the Planet’ aimed at primary classes same day Wed 14 Dec 2-230pm: more info