UCL Department of Risk and Disaster Reduction (RDR)

🌍 Exciting Update! We’re thrilled to share the official report from our first-ever student-led Humanitarian Innovation Evening Conference, held at UCL! This event brought together inspiring speakers who shared innovative approaches to tackle some of today’s most pressing humanitarian challenges. From harnessing immersive tech in crisis response to youth-led climate action and the role of cross-sector partnerships, this report captures the invaluable insights and takeaways from each session. 📄 Read the full report to dive into the sessions and discover the fresh humanitarian perspectives we shared on the night. Thank you to our dedicated speakers, engaged attendees, and incredible volunteers who made this event a success. This is just the beginning, and we look forward to hosting more events that drive impactful change and spark collaboration. Let’s continue to innovate, inspire, and make a difference together! UCL Department of Risk and Disaster Reduction (RDR) UCL, United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) Event Organisers: Iman Chaudhry, Bella Anne Richards, Robert Parlett, Laura Bainbridge Speakers: Ilan Kelman, Chris Needham-Bennett, Natalie Feakins, Miriam Zallocco, Hussain Abubaker, Jason Matthew, Sebastian Eisen, Mia Wilson, Emma Greenwood Engineers in Action UCL, Rotary International

Join the RDR research community! We're hiring Research Fellows in: - Data Science and Economics (with Dr Rozana Himaz and Dr Saman Ghaffarian) - Probabilistic Tsunami Risk Analysis and Impact Forecasting for the PCTWIN project (with Prof Fatemeh Jalayer) We also have a new #PhDStudentship opportunity for students eligible for UK rates in Spatio-temporal Human Exposure Mapping Using Mixed Methods Find out more and apply by the deadline - details here👇

"Happiness is free." 🌟 Meet Bella Anne Richards, one of our third-year Global Humanitarian Studies students, who recently had the incredible opportunity to spend a month in Fiji with Think Pacific! In this video, Bella shares how she discovered this invaluable experience and highlights some of her favourite moments from her time in Fiji. Don't miss out on her inspiring journey! #UCL #StudyAbroad #Internship #GlobalImpact #Volunteer #VolunteerAbroad #Humanitarian #DisasterRiskReduction

Is your organisation looking to inspire the next generation of professionals in the risk, disaster, and humanitarian fields? 🚀 Join us at the 𝐑𝐢𝐬𝐤, 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐇𝐮𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 on 𝐉𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝟐𝟗𝐭𝐡, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓! The event brings together over 𝟏𝟓𝟎 𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐮𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐮𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 - as well as alumni - who are passionate about careers, education, and volunteering in risk and disaster management, humanitarian studies, and related fields. We're inviting organisations from across the sector to showcase career opportunities and engage directly with students. This is a fantastic chance to promote your industry, connect with emerging talent, and share your insights into impactful careers 💼 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠? Sign up by 𝐍𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟗𝐭𝐡 through the link below and be a part of this exciting event👉 https://lnkd.in/g-hWPBrN #UCL #DisasterRiskReduction #Careers

Visit our booth at the United Nations World Urban Forum in Cairo, Egypt. Connect with Thaisa Comelli and Mark Pelling, and learn more about our world-leading research and education programmes. #WUF12 #ItAllStartsAtHome #ItAllStartsLocally #ItAllStartsTogether #ItAllStartsNow

Dr Jon Barnes, Research Fellow in Climate Change Adaptation, is part of the UCL delegation attending #COP29 in Baku. Read more about UCL's commitment to COP29: https://lnkd.in/gTrTXSjE ICYMI, watch the webinar replay – 'The Road to COP29 in Baku: Tackling the Climate Crisis' (chaired by Susannah Fisher): https://lnkd.in/eDBwBXmU #UCLatCOP #ClimateChange #ClimateFinance Accountable Adaptation

NEW blog post: RDR PhD student, Roquia Salam, shares her insights from the International School on Landslide Risk Assessment and Mitigation (LARAM), held in Salerno, Italy. 🌍 Read Roquia's reflections on the significant human influence on landslide dynamics, the importance of effective land management, and the critical role of geological knowledge in mitigating landslide risks: https://lnkd.in/e3PyemPw 🗻 #LandslideRisk Università degli Studi di Salerno Bayes Ahmed

UCL RDR at the World Urban Forum this week 🌍 Meet Prof Mark Pelling and Dr Thaisa Comelli from the UCL Department of Risk and Disaster Reduction at #WUF12 from 4-8 November in Cairo. Visit our booth to learn more about our world-leading research and education for the long-term benefit of humanity, including Mark’s and Thaisa’s impactful work on urban risk reduction via Tomorrow's Cities. #WorldUrbanForum12 #WorldUrbanForum #UrbanResilience

Ahead of COP next month, Professor Ilan Kelman shares his thoughts on what is needed to truly tackle climate change. "Climate change will destroy everything unless we save the planet through a deal at the make-or-break annual international climate change negotiations. At least, that is what we are told almost every year." Read the full blog on our website. https://lnkd.in/eVSwi2g4 UCL Department of Risk and Disaster Reduction (RDR).

𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐈𝐧 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 - 𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐈𝐧 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐄𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐲 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐫 🌍 Join us on the 21𝐬𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐍𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 6:30-8:00𝐩𝐦 for an engaging evening of networking and insights! This event features panel discussions focused on overcoming common career challenges while building a robust professional network. It's tailored for resilience professionals, students, recent graduates, and academics who are navigating the early stages of their careers. We're excited to welcome our esteemed speakers: Richard FitzHugh, Kristen Guida and Eugene Washington Walker! Reserve your free tickets here👉 https://lnkd.in/eeVee7ju #Resilience #CareersDevelopment #UCL