Guest Talk : Open Space: UG Lecture Series "Communicating Climate Change – Beyond the Science"
Guest Lecturer: Dr. Aaron Potito, Senior Lecturer , Geography Department, Director of Internationalisation, College of Arts, Social Sciences, and Celtic Studies at University of Galway.
Date: Tuesday, 28th January 2025
Program: F.Y, S.Y and T.Y of B.A.(Hons.) Liberal Arts
Duration: 1 hour
Mode: In-person
Number of Students: Approximately 32 above
Venue: CR 306, Main Building
Summary:
Dr. Aaron Potito, a faculty member in Geography at the University of Galway, Ireland, delivered a lecture titled "Communicating Climate Change – Beyond the Science" at SVKM’s NMIMS Jyoti Dalal School of Liberal Arts (JDSoLA), Mumbai, on January 28, 2025, as part of the Open Space: UG Lecture Series. The session was moderated by Prof. Gourab Ghosh, faculty of Literature and Cultural Studies at JDSoLA.
Dr. Potito’s lecture offered fresh and impactful insights into tackling climate challenges and their long-term effects on our planet. Drawing from his expertise in paleo-climate studies, he illustrated how understanding Earth's climatic history can inspire innovative solutions to contemporary environmental issues. He emphasized practical strategies for raising awareness and driving action, urging attendees to move beyond conventional narratives on global warming. As the Director of Internationalisation at the University of Galway, Dr. Potito brought a global and interdisciplinary perspective, weaving together insights from the arts, social sciences, and climate science. His pragmatic yet profound approach resonated with students and faculty alike, encouraging critical and creative thinking about their role in addressing climate change.
The well-attended lecture sparked meaningful discussions, with students posing insightful questions on contemporary climate issues, the responsibilities of world leaders, climate-induced displacement, and the role of art and theatre in ecological discourse, environmental history, and planetary economics. The engaging session reinforced the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration and collective responsibility in addressing environmental challenges.
Student Attendees (32 students; 1 faculty; 1 from outside NMIMS)
F.Y. B.A.(Hons.) Liberal Arts : Adithya S, Niharika D, Saamya S, Anam Khan, Niyati
S.Y. B.A.(Hons.) Liberal Arts : Dhriti S, Amoli, Mehek T, Muskan, Pooja G, Lyn, Keiya S, Harsh Joshi, Siya P, Arya R, Nidhi, Laavanya, Arhan
T.Y. B.A.(Hons.) Liberal Arts : Harsh Jain, Laavya R, Mohanish, Aditi C, Srishti K, Daakshi B, Devshri, Aditi M, Kritika, Abhishek, Devesh, Anika, Aarushi A, Kreesha
