What value does 'expertise' still have in our society?

How is expertise used, manipulated or ignored for political, social and environmental reasons?

Has the public 'had enough' of experts?

How can we overcome these important issues?

These are some of the questions that key speakers will discuss at this 'Toxic Expertise' event. We are bringing together politicians, academics, policy makers, NGO representatives and the public to discuss the changing role of expertise in relation to the environment, economy and society.

The Toxic Expertise research team, Dr Alice Mah, Dr Thom Davies and Dr Cynthia Wang will be presenting along with these confirmed speakers:

Mary Creagh MP Chair of the Environmental Audit Committee

Dr Erik Van Sebille, Oceanographer and Climate Scientist. Imperial College London

Neena Gill MEP West Midlands Representative

Professor Frank Kelly, Director of the Environmental Research Group, Kings College London

Ruth Bergan, CoordinatorTrade Justice Movement UK

David Powell, Associate Director, New Economics Foundation

Wth discussants Professor David Elmes, University of Warwick and Professor Jennifer Gabrys, Goldsmiths University London

Food and drink will be available throughout the event with a wine reception to follow. Whilst this event is free to attend registration is necessary due to limited numbers. You can find further event information and register at our website - www.warwick.ac.uk/toxicexpertise