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Our thought-provoking Ten Talks continues with two more presentations exploring major challenges for society\, pairing a distinguished academic with a group of emerging student experts. Reserv e your FREE place now!

https://dubaiev ents.bham.ac.uk/ents/event/4616/

Now entering its third year\, ou r acclaimed\, thought-provoking Ten Talks programme returns in June 2026 with an exciting new format!

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Across five sessions &mdash\; each pairing a distinguished academic with a group of emerging student expert s &mdash\; audiences will experience two presentations exploring major ch allenges for society. By showcasing the established expertise of academic s alongside the fresh insights of students\, this new structure for 2026 offers audiences an even richer and more dynamic exploration of the issue s shaping our local\, national and global futures.

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Session 3: Why Does Infrastructure Matter? \; \;

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Our chair\, \;Rachel O&rsquo\;Reilly (Pro-Vice-Chancellor: Research)\, introduces:&nb sp\;

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Location\, Location\, Location &ndash\; Wh y Place Matters in the Energy Transition \;Professor \;S ara Walker\, Professor of Energy (School of Chemical Engineering) \;< /li>\n
Alongside a presentation from \;students \;from the Co llege of \;Engineering and Physical Sciences \;drawn from a team project‑based module in which students examine how engineering systems an d infrastructure underpin everyday life&mdash\;and why they continue to m atter in a changing world.

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Book your place now:

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For students\, please book through the Careers Connect event page.

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For staff\, please book through the event booking form.

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