Dr Sarah Ashbridge is an expert on climate change impacts on military strategy, a military historian and a forensic archaeologist. She currently works for the Ministry Of Defence climate change and sustainability group, where she researches long term climate change impacts on UK military strategy. She is a former RUSI fellow, and has researched the operational response to fallen soldiers, the 1906 Geneva Convention and the archaeological legacy of war in Western Europe.

We will be hosting a dinner with Dr. Ashbridge prior to the event at 6.15pm at Quod, 92-94 High St. If you would like to ballot for a place, please e-mail secretary@oussg.uk by Sunday evening. Students and those with a curiosity or background in sustainability in security matters are particularly encouraged to ballot. Those selected will receive an email the following day. Please note that attendees are required to pay for their own dinner.

Main access to the Old Library is via a steep staircase. Arrangements can be made for those with limited mobility to use a stairlift and a Fellow’s room to gain access. Please let us know if you require this type of assistance. Capacity is limited so please arrive early.