Annual Planet Earth Distinguished Lecture

Each year an internationally renowned natural or social scientist, working within the broad remit of GeoSciences, is invited to deliver a series of engaging lectures and activities aimed at different audiences.

The School of GeoSciences has an established annual Planet Earth Distinguished Lecture Series where an internationally renowned natural or social scientist is invited to Edinburgh for a two-day visit to deliver a number of activities inspiring academics, professionals within the field of geosciences, students, and the local community.

Our past events:

Planet Earth Distinguished Lecture - April 2022

Planet Earth Distinguished Lecture 2019

Planet Earth Distinguished Lecture 2018

Planet Earth Distinguished Lecture 2017

Speaker: Professor Karen O'Brien, University of Oslo

Planet Earth Distinguished Lecture 2016

Speaker: Professor Guy Poppy, University of Southampton