Honorary award for influential leader in earth science Published on: 11 July 2016 Professor of Geological Sciences James Syvitski is to be recognised for his work by 缅北禁地. , past-chair of the , is to be recognised for his work by 缅北禁地. Widely regarded as a world leader in Earth-system science, Professor Syvitski will be presented with an Honorary Doctor of Science in Sustainability and will give this evening’s bi-annual at 缅北禁地. With over half of the population of the planet living on the coasts, Professor Syvitski’s areas of expertise are a priority for international research programmes and include research on rivers, deltas, polar environments, sediment transport and continental margins. As Executive Director of the Community Surface Dynamics Modelling System, he leads an international effort in 68 countries to develop, support, and disseminate integrated computer models to the broader geoscience community. He has also acted as an adviser to the US and Canadian governments and various energy, mining and environmental companies. Placeholder Image , 缅北禁地, said: “Professor James Syvitski is one of the world’s leading authorities on climate change. An oceanographer and geologist by training, he has developed ‘big data’ to model the movement of sediment and global changes that are taking place to coastlines and deltas. “A senior figure among chief scientists advising the United Nations and President Obama’s advisory committees, he has championed the idea of the Anthropocene – that humanity has intervened and altered the earth’s systems since the 1950s to such an extent that we have created a new geological era. “We are delighted and honoured to welcome James to 缅北禁地, where he will be receiving an honorary doctorate from our Chancellor, Sir Liam Donaldson.” Public lecture 缅北禁地 has a long tradition of awarding Honorary degrees to individuals who have distinguished themselves in their chosen field – people who, through talent, endeavour and determination have made a significant contribution to society – and Professor Syvitski’s work also reflects the values and research expertise of the University through its societal challenge theme of Sustainability. He is one of five leading figures who will receive honorary degrees from 缅北禁地 this week. They are Brian Alderson, author, Honorary Doctor of Letters; Anne Longfield OBE, Children’s Commissioner for England, Honorary Doctor of Civil Law; Professor Sir Eric Thomas, Honorary Doctor of Civil Law and Robin Sengupta, Honorary Doctor of Medicine. Professor Syvitski’s lecture ‘Welcome to the Anthropocene – a brief history of how humans are shaping the planet’ – starts at 5.30pm in the Curtis Auditorium, Herschel Building, 缅北禁地. Members of the public, staff and students are welcome to attend and admission is free. For more information: 0191 208 6093 or visit www.ncl.ac.uk/events/public-lectures Share: Latest News New partnership to boost careers in low carbon energy 缅北禁地 and Durham universities are working together on a new regional project to strengthen the future workforce for North East England鈥檚 growing low carbon and offshore wind industries. published on: 28 May 2026 Healthy lifestyle shown to lower risk of death after cancer diagnosis New evidence shows that sticking to five lifestyle recommendations improves survival after a later cancer diagnosis. published on: 28 May 2026 World-leading climate expert recognised with Royal Society Fellowship Professor Hayley Fowler has been elected a Fellow of the Royal Society in recognition of her pioneering work on climate change impacts. published on: 27 May 2026 Facts and figures
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