The Impact Factor: From microbes to megafauna - Why every lifeform matters

Join us for our second public event in the Faculty of Science's exciting new series, The Impact Factor! Nature is a wondrous thing. It provides us with food, clean water and air, medicines, materials for shelter, and a place to pause, take a breath and recharge. Nature doesn't just sustain us physically; it enriches our lives, communities and sense of connection to the world around us. From the smallest microbes to the largest whales, everything is interconnected. Yet we are losing species every year and placing increasing pressure on the ecosystems that support us. We know we need to do more to protect the natural world, but the scale of the challenge can sometimes feel overwhelming. While no one person can solve the biodiversity crisis alone, everyone has a role to play in addressing it. Join three leading scientists whose work spans the breadth of Earth's incredible biodiversity. From using cutting-edge genomics to help save threatened species, to uncovering the fascinating behaviours of insects that keep ecosystems functioning, to exploring the marine environments and coral reefs facing a changing climate, our panellists will share stories from the frontlines of conservation and scientific discovery. Together, they'll reveal how science is helping us better understand and protect the interconnected web of life. Don’t miss the latest event in The Impact Factor series, hosted by academic and science communicator Professor Alice Motion.