UCL Risk & Disaster Reduction

Discover our postgraduate courses in risk, disaster science and resilience and ask your questions to with Prof. Joanna Faure Walker and Dr Bayes Ahmed. 👇

No Natural Disasters, featuring Professor Ilan Kelman Professor Ilan Kelman argues that human decisions, governance failures and societal inequities determine the impact of catastrophic events.

New #podcast:
#NoNaturalDisasters
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Join a growing global community bridging research and practice in earthquake risk.

With thanks to our sponsors: Aon, EFEHR, EPOS, Gallagher Re, GEM, Sompo, Willis Re and WTW.

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Share your research
We welcome abstracts for oral and poster presentations.

Deadline: 1 March 2026

This inaugural workshop brings together postgrad students, researchers, and professionals working across earthquake science, risk modelling, and the insurance and reinsurance sectors.

A space to share research, exchange ideas, and tackle real‑world challenges in earthquake risk.

First RIAGE — (Re)Insurance-Academia Global Earthquake Workshop The first RIAGE Workshop is a space for academics and industry experts to explore cutting‑edge earthquake risk research, CAT modelling, and resilience strategies for global insurance.

UCL is connecting earthquake science with the (re)insurance world 🌍

Introducing the first RIAGE: (Re)Insurance–Academia Global Earthquake Workshop.

18–19 May 2026 | UCL East and online

Hosted by UCL Risk & Disaster Reduction.
🔗 Book your place: direc.to/oQap

Thinking about a Master's in risk, resilience or disaster studies?

Join us to explore postgraduate study at UCL Risk & Disaster Reduction at an Open Days event soon 👇

Thinking about studying Global Humanitarian Studies BSc at @uclrdr.bsky.social? Join us for a virtual information session this Thu 8 Jan highlighting the interdisciplinary approach to understanding #humanitarian action, #risk, and #disaster response: bit.ly/49n8ppV.

On Day 22 of #MAPSAdvent2025 we're sharing a few #snowstorm images from Professor @ilankelman.bsky.social (@uclrdr.bsky.social) during his research time in #Boulder, #Colorado, where he looked at stopping weather and climate from becoming disasters.

#snow #ice #weather

How five countries are adapting to the climate crisis Current action isn’t enough - here’s how nations can better adapt to climate change now and in the future.

I wrote about how five countries are adapting to climate change in @uk.theconversation.com

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UCL RDR monthly event: The National Interest A new basis for meeting the global challenges of the 21st century. Join UCL Risk & Disaster Reduction for a conversation shaping tomorrow's politics.

⏳ 1 week to go! Join #UCLRDR on 18 Nov for The National Interest — exploring how nations can reclaim cooperation in a fragmenting world.

🎤 Hear from @uclrdr.bsky.social's Mark Pelling, Philip Cunliffe, Peter Sammonds and alum Emily Warburton-Brown.

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Launch of the Grand Challenge of Transformative Technology Impact Report UCL Grand Challenges has launched the Grand Challenge of Transformative Technology Impact Report, celebrating almost a decade of pioneering research and collaboration exploring how innovation and tech...

🌍 Proud moment for #UCLRDR! Professor Patty Kostkova is featured in UCL’s Grand Challenge of Transformative Technology Impact Report, showcasing how innovation and technology can drive global change.

🔗 Read more: ucl.ac.uk/grand-challe...

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UCL RDR monthly event: The future of disasters In his retirement lecture, Professor David Alexander gives his insight on the future of disasters: what we need to know and what we need to.

🌍 What’s next for disasters? And how can we prepare?

Join Professor David Alexander for his retirement lecture 'The future of disasters' at UCL RDR.

23 October 2025 | 19:00
Elvin Hall, UCL Institute of Education
Free tickets: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ucl-rdr-mo...

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Five UCL experts join IPCC’s 7th assessment reports on climate science, adaptation & mitigation We are delighted to announce that five UCL experts have been selected to contribute to the IPCC’s Seventh Assessment Reports on climate science, adaptation and mitigation.

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Five UCL experts join IPCC’s 7th assessment reports on climate science, adaptation & mitigation We are delighted to announce that five UCL experts have been selected to contribute to the IPCC’s Seventh Assessment Reports on climate science, adaptation and mitigation.

🌍 Dr Shipra Jain & Dr Thaisa Comelli from #UCLRDR are joining the IPCC’s 7th Assessment Reports, shaping climate science and adaptation worldwide.

“The IPCC isn’t just about producing assessments — it’s about turning the best science into knowledge the world can act on.” Dr Shipra Jain

Tsunamis and atolls: why warnings must be locally meaningful The usual tsunami advice to move inland and to move to high ground might not be possible for many atolls. Generic, international, trans-oceanic warnings need to become locally meaningful. What advice ...

"Tsunamis & atolls: why warnings must be locally meaningful"
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Job Opportunity at The Royal College of Art: Postdoctoral Researcher (0.4FTE, fixed term) Postdoctoral ResearcherDepartment: Contemporary Art Practice, School of Arts & Humanities (SoAH)Grade: 7, 0.4 FTE (2 days per week)Duration: Fixed-term contract, until 31 August 2028About the Royal Co...

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Starting an undergraduate course @uclmaps.bsky.social this September?

“Meet Your Classmates” is a virtual meeting hosted by student adviser Helena Ahmed. 🤝

Get to know fellow students, swap tips, and build connections before term starts.

Book here: outlook.office.com/book/MeetYou...

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From the IAmA community on Reddit: Hi Reddit, I'm Susannah Fisher – governmental advisor, author & research fellow. AMA! Explore this post and more from the IAmA community

What it’s really like to advise governments on climate resilience? 🌱

@susannahfisher.bsky.social from UCL Risk & Disaster Reduction is doing a Reddit AMA. And it’s a goldmine for anyone curious about climate action.

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Your future starts here.

Applications for UCL Risk & Disaster Reduction Master’s programmes without VISA requirements close 29 August.

Apply today and join a global community of innovators in disaster risk reduction.

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#UCLMasters #UCLRDR #Postgraduate

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What’s it like to study a Master's at UCL RDR?
✔ Learn from world-class researchers
✔ Get involved in hands-on fieldwork
✔ Build a career in NGOs, government, insurance, and beyond.

Start your journey: www.ucl.ac.uk/risk-disaste...

#UCLMasters #UCLRDR #Postgraduate

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Do you qualify for a UCL RDR Master's programme?
✅ 2:1 UK Bachelor’s (or equivalent)
✅ Relevant discipline
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Sink or Swim The world needs to adapt to climate change – but how? What are the key problems and hard choices that lie ahead for the global community? This book reveals all.…

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How the world needs to adapt to a changing climate Podcast Episode · Instant Genius · 07/08/2025 · 31m

🌍 How do we adapt to our changing climate?

Find out in @susannahfisher.bsky.social's powerful new book 'Sink or Swim', exploring resilience in a warming world.

Catch her thoughts on the BBC's Instant Genius podcast: podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/h...

#ClimateAction #UCLRDR

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🎓 Anastasia studied an MSc at UCL Risk and Disaster Reduction (RDR) and sparked a passion for research that led her to pursue a PhD with us too.

UK applicants: Apply by 29 August to start your own journey here.

Find out more about our Master's programmes direc.to/nzJq

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Master's Programmes Develop expertise to tackle urgent global challenges through UCL's multidisciplinary master's programmes in risk, resilience, disaster reduction and disaster science. Be prepared for a career spanning...

5/ UK deadline: 29 August 2025 🎓

Apply now and join the next generation of resilience leaders. #DisasterRiskReduction #Resilience

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4/ Risk and Disaster Reduction MRes:

Deep-dive into theoretical and applied resilience research with a detailed independent project under expert supervision.

Explore this Master's: www.ucl.ac.uk/prospective-...