Prof. Peter will give a brief history of the USA, emphasizing major events such as the American Revolution, the Civil War, and current politics that shape the republic.

From a recent visit to the USA, Mike will deliver a talk blending his insights and experiences about the USA and its diversity, with some takeaways from the USA election results.

• The world's population could increase from 7.4B to around 9.6B by 2050.
• Global GDP is expected to double over the same time.
• Food demand is projected to rise between 60% - 110%
• We are running short of fresh water and land availability per capita is shrinking.
• Climate change is expected to reduce food production.

Are we up to the challenge? Possibly or possibly not!

Prof. Peter will speak about the recent elections in the USA and the implications the results hold for the country and the rest of the world.

Dr. Woods's PhD focused on exploring graffiti and street art in post-earthquake Christchurch. His presentation will prepare us for our break-time exploration of Christchurch Central and New Brighton, where we'll examine murals, street art, and graffiti created after the earthquakes.