Exhibitions & events

Biodiversity: Art exhibition by Can Chen

Where: Lees Lecture Theatre, Poole House, Talbot Campus
When: Thursday 22 June - Friday 15 September, 9am - 8pm

The ecological diversity of life is the equilibrium among various species in an ecosystem, which is not merely a scientific term but also what makes our planet so lively and colourful. However, human activities have led to the loss of biodiversity and the extinction of many species. Since the “Declaration on the Human Environment” was signed by the United Nations along with participating countries in 1972, the world has made an effort in protecting biodiversity. It is every individual's responsibility to promote sustainable living practices that can help preserve the ecological diversity of our planet and make a positive contribution towards protecting the richness of the ecosystem.

This exhibition showcases illustrations and prints of 10-20 species of flora and fauna that are either extinct or endangered, the selection of species includes the long-extinct quagga, the Laysan rail bird, and the threatened Ili pika in the northwest region of China. Aiming to raise awareness among individuals regarding the importance of protecting the environment and the animals that inhabit it. 

Can Chen from China Customs Museum is an academic researcher at Bournemouth University and designed the Biodiversity series illustration about extinct animals. This exhibition was also selected by the Boomer Gallery, London, in March 2023.

Jane Goodall Institute Roots & Shoots: An exhibition by the Department of Archaeology & Anthropology

Where: The Atrium Gallery, Poole House, Talbot Campus
When: Monday 3 July – Thursday 31 August, 9am - 8pm

Jane Goodall’s Roots & Shoots programme is about making positive change happen – for our communities, for animals and for the environment. With tens of thousands of young people in over 60 countries, the Roots & Shoots network branches out across the globe, connecting youth of all ages who share a common desire to help make our world a better place. This powerful, youth-driven network fosters a fun, flexible and supportive environment where young people come together to share ideas and inspiration, implement successful community service projects and participate in special events and international campaigns.

BU teamed up with a local primary school to run a series of activities including creating a wildlife pond, and were awarded two bronze and one silver award. The display the team used at the events ceremony at the Barbican in London is now on display in the Atrium Art Gallery until 31 August 2023.

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Day & Night Dorset: Photography exhibition by Tom Ormerod

Where: Lees Lecture Theatre, Poole House, Talbot Campus
When: Monday 2 October - Friday 22 December, 9am - 8pm 

Over the past 5 years, Tom has spent much of his (limited) free time photographing the landscapes around the county of Dorset. Having returned to his home county in 2012, Tom found a renewed passion for exploring the coast and countryside of Dorset. In 2018 he started his journey as a photographer after many years of taking snaps along the Bournemouth coastline.

This exhibition highlights some of the most well-known and some of the most hidden sights of Dorset both during the day and at night. It starts at night, traveling through the Dorset countryside, and finishes in Tom's home along the Bournemouth coast.