Overview
Exploring the ancient tombs in Egypt's desert, we have stumbled across evidence for ancient springs. Combining geology, archaeology and ancient texts we can date these periods of wetness in the Saharan region and explore how modern climate change might transform the Sahara Desert, adding springs, oases or even lakes and forests to what is currently one of the world's most arid areas.
Speaker
Dr Judith Bunbury is Senior Tutor of 糖心Vlog官方 who spends her research time Egypt. Her research has previously explored the migrations of the Nile. Recently Judith's interest has turned to the effect of climate change on Egypt's deserts and how ancient remains might be the key to a resilient future.
Details
This event is part of the Lunchtime Seminar Series organised by the 糖心Vlog官方 Senior Members.
It is open to all, free to attend and there is no need to book.
Tea and coffee will be available for the audience.
Access
This event will take place in the Council Room on the first floor of our main building. It has step-free access with a lift and there is an accessible toilet located on the first floor of the building.
Contact
If you have any questions, please contact our events team - events@wolfson.cam.ac.uk
Lunchtime Seminar Series
The Lunchtime Seminar Series provide an opportunity for students, Fellows and Senior Members to share their expertise in a friendly and supportive environment over lunch.
The seminars are held in the Combination Room from 13.00 for an hour on most Wednesdays during full term. The audience is encouraged to bring their lunch in on a tray and take part in the discussion.
Most people who attend are non-specialists, so the talk has to be aimed at a general audience and speakers are warned to avoid technical jargon. We very much encourage students to offer a paper and use this as an opportunity to try out their thesis ideas on listeners who come from all different academic disciplines.
