As part of the Southampton National Park City’s (26 May to 1 June),聽the University of Southampton, Infrastructure for Port-cities And Coastal Towns (iPACT) have created a public engagement event on Wednesday 28 May, 19:00-21:00 in the Sir James Matthews Building, Above Bar Street, Southampton.
Picture painted by Post Doc researcher Dr Toby Roberts.
iPACT invites you to explore Southampton’s maritime history and discover the innovative strides being made in environmental sustainability at Urban Wild 鈥� Into the Blue. The evening promises to be both enlightening and inspiring, featuring talks from esteemed local academics and experts.
Explore the historical significance of Southampton as a pivotal maritime hub with Andy Skinner, Public Historian at SeaCity Museum. Dr Felix Pedrotti, Maritime Archaeologist, will reveal how modern technology is uncovering the hidden medieval maritime landscape of Southampton. Dr Cathy Lucas, Associate Professor in Marine Biology, will delve into the fascinating world of plankton in Southampton Water. Panos Manias, Maritime Engineer, will discuss the future of sustainable ferry transport and the path to decarbonisation by 2050. Prof. Andrew Cundy will address the pressing issue of plastic pollution in our local waters and beyond.
This event is suitable for anyone over the age of 10 and is a fantastic opportunity to learn about the past, present, and future of Southampton’s maritime environment. Don’t miss out on this chance to engage with experts and gain new insights into our city’s relationship with the sea.