In industrialised countries, people live longer and healthier lives, but feel less safe. On many issues, such as the effects of outdoor air pollution, the public and media appear to be helping to set the agenda for, and more concerned than, official bodies. Prof Pidgeon's research interests include, public preferences and risk evaluation, risk management including causes and prevention of major organisational accidents. The lecture, which is also Prof Pidgeon's inaugural lecture to the University, takes place on Thursday November 23, at 6 pm in Lecture Theatre 1.
Admission is free and all are welcome.