Research Talk- Clive Stannard- From Poetry to Plant Genetics Link opens in a new window 

Wednesday 22^nd January- 4.15-5.15pm- Ramphal 0.03

Clive Stannard has had an international career and has been leading the struggle to combat climate change, having been a pioneer in the years before the term was really recognised. A large part of Clive's work was with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) during which time he negotiated treaties in Plant Genetic Resources for food and agriculture, was Secretary of the International Treaty for Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture and was a representative of its Genetic Resources Policy Committee. This work was crucial in securing food for emerging nations, and global economic and environmental sustainability. Clive is now about to receive an Honorary Doctorate (a DLitt) to recognise his work on Ancient Numismatics and Economies and is being recognised for that by the Classics department here at Warwick. This astonishing range of expertise and experiences can be seen throughout his career which began by studying anthropology, took in theatre and poetry and then moved into the political and food sector, to return to the classics later in life. Clive is a wonderful example of how interdisciplinary careers can be, and we will be in conversation with him to hear how he navigated and used his amazing range of skills and experiences.