Café Scientifique: The Past, Present and Future of Submerged Landscapes

Date and time: Thursday 26 June 2025, 18:30 BST to 20:00 BST
Attendance and participation: This is an in-person event.

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About

Join us for an evening of discovery at the next Bradford Café Scientifique, hosted at the National Science and Media Museum. The talk, by Dr Philip Murgatroyd from the University of Bradford, will take us on a journey beneath the waves to explore the lost landscapes hidden under our seas.

Schedule / programme

Discover the hidden stories of ancient landscapes now lost beneath the sea in this fascinating talk, The Past, Present and Future of Submerged Landscapes. You’ll learn how people once lived in areas that are now underwater—places flooded over thousands of years by rising sea levels and changing climates. From prehistoric settlements to early coastal communities, these lost worlds offer incredible insights into human history and resilience.

The talk is presented by Dr Philip Murgatroyd, from the Submerged Landscapes Research Centre at the University of Bradford. Based in the School of Forensic and Archaeological Sciences, the Centre is a world leader in uncovering these underwater landscapes using cutting-edge technology and data from offshore industries. Their research not only reveals the past but also helps us understand how people have adapted to environmental change—something that’s more relevant than ever today.

Find out more about how the University of Bradford are DISCOVERING the previously UNDISCOVERED.