An earthquake shatters Haiti and a pandemic ravages the world. We hear that nature runs rampant, seeking to destroy us through these 'natural disasters'. Science recounts a different story. Disasters are not the consequence of natural causes; they are the consequence of human choices and decisions. We put ourselves in harm's way and we fail to take measures which we know would prevent disasters, no matter what the environment does. The real causes of disasters are humanity's decisions, as societies and as individuals – at least, for those who have choices.

As part of the 2021 UCL IRDR Master's Taster Lecture series, Professor Ilan Kelman presents 'Disaster by choice: how our actions turn natural hazards into catastrophes', based on his book of the same name. Find out more: [ Ссылка ]&

The online taster lecture series runs during the summer and is open to everyone, although lectures are aimed at anyone thinking about applying for one of our postgraduate programmes.

At UCL IRDR, we offer masters programmes with taught and research components which aim to meet the growing need for experts trained to analyse and provide solutions to complex issues. In all our Masters programmes, students explore the characterisation, quantification, management and reduction of risk and disasters, along with their associated impacts, from a diverse range of scientific, technical, socio-economic, political, environmental, ethical and cultural perspectives.

Find out more on the IRDR website: [ Ссылка ]...

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