Programme
13:00 Welcome and introduction (Ostindiesalen)
Björn Källström, Research Lead, Maritime Museum and Aquarium
Per Knutsson, Director, Centre for Sea and Society, Global Studies
13:15 Crown Princess Victoria Professorship in Biodiversity
Alexander Antonelli, Professor, Department of Biological & Environmental Sciences
13:40 GGBC - A Hub for Biodiversity Research and Collaboration
Anna-Lisa Wrange, Director, Gothenburg Global Biodiversity Centre
The Diversity of Biodiversity Research: Perspectives from Across the University
Patrick Hayes, Researcher, Department of Historical studies
Rhian Waller, Professor, Department of Marine Sciences
Leon Green, Researcher, Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences
Åsa Stjerna, Artist and Researcher, HDK-Valand - Academy of Art and Design
Martin Hultman, Department of Sociology and Work Science
Claes Strannegård, Department of Applied IT
16.20 Panel discussion and reflections
17:00 Introduction to the exhibition Sharks, Camera, Action!
Christina Karliczek Skoglund, Emmy-nominated underwater wildlife camera operator and cinematographer.
In her films, we encounter the little-known and threatened cold-water sharks of Sweden’s west coast. The exhibition also portrays the person behind the camera, highlighting a physically demanding and often invisible profession.
17.15 Visit to the exhibition Sharks, Camera, Action!
17:45 Mingle
18:30 Dinner at nearby restaurant for those who are interested (at own expense).
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