This one‑day event aims to bring together University of Cambridge researchers from all disciplines addressing climate change and/or nature conservation, showcasing world‑leading research on energy, materials, infrastructure, conservation, food, health, policy, law, and more.
Join us at this inaugural University of Cambridge Climate & Nature Research Showcase on Friday 26th June 2026 at the Ray Dolby Centre, West Cambridge.
All University of Cambridge researchers from postgraduates to professors across all six Schools are welcome to join us at this inaugural pan-University event. You will learn about a variety of research that is taking place at the University, whether it is at the bench, in the field, in connecting to industry and innovation, driving policy changes, for public and civic engagement, inspiring people through art and creative ventures. We would be delighted if you could join us!
All members of the public and Showcase attendees are also cordially invited to join the Evening Public Lecture on The Operating System of Life: Why Planetary Health is the Story of this Century by Professor Tan Sri Dr Jemilah Mahmood (Executive Director, Sunway Centre for Planetary Health, Malaysia; Professor of Global Health).
Come to this Showcase to be part of an open community for exchanging novel ideas, strengthening collaboration, and inspiring collective action to tackle the urgent global challenges that we face today.
Register to Attend
Register here for the Evening Public Lecture (a London Climate Action Week event) - Open to All
Register here for the Full-Day (including admission for the Evening Public Lecture) - For University of Cambridge Staff and Students Only
About the Showcase
Over the course of the day, there will be a series of talks from top researchers from each of the six Schools, an all-day exhibition of posters and stands, lightning talks, and a forward-look into a transformative approach in translating your research discoveries into real-world impact. The Showcase will culminate in a networking drinks reception and a public keynote lecture with a special guest.
Date/Time: Fri 26 Jun 2026, 09:00-20:00 BST/GMT+1
- 09:00-17:45 - only open to University of Cambridge Staff and Students.
- 18:30-20:00 - open to the public and Showcase attendees (doors open from 18:15).
Location: Ray Dolby Centre (Cavendish Laboratory), JJ Thomson Avenue, Cambridge, CB3 0US (map)
Programme
A full programme brochure is available to download now.
| 09:00-09:30 | Registration Breakfast refreshments provided Poster and stands set-up | Exhibition Stands and Posters On display throughout the day in the Atrium (Level 0) and Auditorium Support Space (Level 2) (09:30-18:30) | |
| 09:30-09:45 | Welcome Prof Emily Shuckburgh CBE FRMetS (Director of Cambridge Zero, Chief Scientific Adviser, DESNZ, UK Govt) Prof Sir John Aston Kt FRS (Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Research) | ||
| 09:45-10:45 | Showcase School Speaker Talks (Session 1) Biological Sciences: Prof Lynn Dicks, Professor of Ecology, Department of Zoology & Conservation Research Institute - "What Have We Learned from Saving the Bees? Tracking and Reversing Insect Declines at Global Scale" Technology: Prof Jonathan Cullen, Professor of Sustainable Engineering, Department of Engineering - "Critical Minerals and the Energy Transition" Humanities and Social Sciences: Prof Harro van Asselt, Hatton Professor of Climate Law, Department of Land Economy - "The Evolving Role of Law in Strengthening Climate Action" | ||
| 10:45-11:15 | Tea/Coffee Break | ||
| 11:15-12:15 | Showcase School Speaker Talks (Session 2) Physical Sciences: Prof Alex Archibald, Professor of Atmospheric Chemistry, Yusuf Hamied Department of Chemistry - "Understanding Atmospheric Chemistry for Health and Climate Science" Clinical Medicine: Prof Tolullah Oni, Clinical Professor of Global Health and Sustainable Development, IMS Epidemiology - "Cities as Health Infrastructure: Planetary Health from the Street Up" Arts and Humanities: Prof Sonja Amadae, Director of the Centre for the Study of Existential Risk - "Futures of Climate Cooperation in a Changing Global Order" | ||
| 12:15-13:00 | Climate Impact Awards In collaboration with the Impact and Knowledge Exchange and Public Engagement Team Impact Awards | ||
| 13:00-14:00 | Networking Lunch Poster session | ||
| 14:00-14:45 | Lightning Talks Themed parallel sessions (x3) | Methane Workshop Talks A series of short talks organised by Prof Alex Archibald and Dr Nicola Warwick. With talks from: Prof Euan Nisbet, Dr Annela Anger-Kraavi, Dr Thomas Bauske, Dr Rachael Rhodes, Dr Laura Stecher, Dr Sasha Turchyn, Dr Olalekan Popoola, and Dr Tzia Ming Onn. | |
| 14:45-14:55 | Break | ||
| 14:55-15:40 | Lightning Talks Themed parallel sessions (x3) | ||
| 15:40-16:00 | Tea/Coffee Break | ||
| 16:00-16:45 | A New Fundraising Narrative for Environmental Sustainability at Cambridge Prof Bhaskar Vira FAcSS (Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Education and Environmental Sustainability) and Claire King (CUDAR Senior Head of Development for Environmental Sustainability) | ||
| 16:45-17:00 | Closing Remarks Prof Emily Shuckburgh CBE FRMetS (Director of Cambridge Zero, Chief Scientific Adviser, DESNZ, UK Govt) | ||
| 17:00-17:45 | Networking drinks and canapes | ||
| 18:30-20:00 | Evening Public Lecture: Prof Tan Sri Dr Jemilah Mahmood, Executive Director of the Sunway Centre for Planetary Health. Fireside chat: with Prof Tan Sri Dr Jemilah Mahmood, Prof Emily Shuckburgh and Prof Bhaskar Vira, followed by audience Q&As. | ||
Questions/Comments? Contact the organisation team at comms@zero.cam.ac.uk