Criminology: ‘Our House Is On Fire!’ – Assessing The Climate Crisis From A Criminological Perspective – University Tutorial With Dr Lowri Cunnington Wynn From Aberystwyth University

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In this live interactive Criminology tutorial, we will be joined by Dr Lowri Cunnington Wynn, a leading academic from the Department of Law & Criminology at Aberystwyth University, who will assess the Climate Crisis from a criminological perspective.

There is no doubt that the world is facing a significant and complex climate crisis. Current debates within Criminology adopt a Green perspective, and this session will introduce students to the major theoretical approaches to Green Criminology, with particular emphasis on international perspectives and solutions to the climate crisis. In addition, the session will introduce concepts of ‘environmental harm,’ against environmental law. Green Criminology is central to students’ understanding of a changing world, and the session will explore the complex interdependence between humans, nature, the changing climate and its relationship to harm and crime.

The full context/introduction to this live and interactive discussion is provided by the university in a Headliner recorded resource (see below) which offers insights into the key academic research and debate related to this fascinating topic. This recording can be watched as a class activity or independently in preparation for the discussion.

The session aims to deepen students’ understanding of the topic whilst enabling them to access and experience a live online university tutorial.

Lecturer Profile (Please Click): Dr Lowri Cunnington Wynn

Our events are designed so that a group of students can take part from a classroom, or students and teachers can take part as individuals, either from school or from home. This means that sessions will continue irrespective of possible school closures.

As a live, participative event, this session will not be recorded but access to the Headliner recording will continue to be accessible.

Suitable for: Key Stage 5, and equivalent, students studying or with an interest in studying Criminology and related subjects. The session will also be suitable for those interested in climate change and the climate crisis in general. Teachers and members of school staff, as always, are welcome too and participants can join as individuals from school/college or home, or as a group from school/college.

Preparation/Pre-Reading: Students are asked to watch the Headliner recording and consider some of the key issues/questions raised.

The IT Setup: The event will be run on Bluejeans and participants will be able to join using laptops, tablets, and mobile devices. If you are joining as a school group, we recommend connecting with one device and projecting on to a whiteboard. You will be able to interact with the university via a microphone and/or typed comments and questions. Full details will be sent to those who have registered (see below) prior to the event.

Booking a Place: This is free for schools and colleges. If you would like to take part in this event, please register your interest using the link to the registration form below:

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