Unfortunately, the planned SciPo event is postponed until 2021. However, an interim online poetry event, Science of the seas, will take place on 3 September. Poetry of the seas and water will be explored from scientific and non-scientific perspectives.

Provisional Programme

7-8.15pm

1. Welcome
2. Poems of the sea and a discussion of ‘how I wrote Doggerland’ (Jo Bell)
3. Other poets and their inspirations  (Sam Illingworth/Elsa Hammond/Stephen Wren/Sarah Watkinson/Jenny Lewis)

8.15-9pm

4. Competition winning readings
5. Open mic
6. Closing words

There is an associated competition on the subject 'The science of the Seas', judged by Lucy Newlyn

£5 registration fee. Find out more and register for Science of the Seas.