The People Vs Climate Change - Sustainability Screenings

Bournemouth University (BU) is delighted to be hosting a community screening of the BBC‑broadcast documentary The People Vs Climate Change, followed by a panel discussion with experts including the film Executive Producer, Steve Smith. This event will bring together our local community, students, and staff to watch an inspiring film and explore what climate action looks like right here in Dorset.

As Dorset suffers some of its most severe flooding in over a decade due to Storm Chandra in January 2026, climate change has never been more relevant to our community.

More about the film

Originally aired on the BBC, The People Vs Climate Change follows the UK’s first-ever Citizens’ Assembly on climate change, where 108 everyday Brits were asked to help decide how the UK should tackle climate change in a fair way, and reach net zero by 2050. The film captures their personal journeys as they grapple with the science, find their voices, and transform from disengaged citizens into passionate ‘net zero heroes’.

The People Vs Climate Change was co-produced by Picture Zero and Curious Films with support from The BFI Doc Society Climate Story Fund. It was produced in line with BAFTA Albert sustainability standards, the UK’s leading framework for environmentally responsible film and TV production.

Watch the trailer now!

Why come along?

To learn is to change. This screening is a chance to watch a thought-provoking film, explore what climate action looks like in your local area, and find out how you – regardless of your background, discipline, or experience – can play an important role in tackling the climate crisis.

Panel Discussion following the screening, featuring:

• Steve Smith – Executive Producer of The People Vs Climate Change
• Councillor Andy Hadley - Cabinet Member for Climate Response, Environment and Energy at BCP Council
• Dr Annie East – Principal Academic in the Media School at Bournemouth University
• Stuart Lane – Sustainability and Carbon Manager at University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

Before the film:

Join us for a showcase of local organisations and businesses that are taking action for climate change in Dorset, and discover how you can get involved.

Who’s invited?

Everyone! This event is open to the local community, BU staff, and BU students. If you have a friend or colleague who’s ‘climate‑curious’ but not quite convinced, bring them along. Whether you already consider yourself a net zero champion or are exploring the topic for the first time, we can’t wait to welcome you.

Travel

Talbot Campus is easily accessible by bike, on foot, or by bus. Our new Cycle Hub, located between Dorset House and Wallisdown Road, has visitor cycle storage areas. We have additional space for visitors to lock your bike in front of Poole House by the main entrance, next to Talbot House, and in front of Poole Gateway Building. Use this interactive map to locate these areas by filtering for ‘Bicycle Parking’.

You can also cycle to Talbot Campus using the Beryl Bikes available across the BCP area. Download the Beryl Bikes App here.

Visit the UNIBUS website to find out how to get to Talbot Campus by bus. Regular buses run between Bournemouth Railway Station and Talbot Campus if you will be travelling to Bournemouth by train.

If you need to drive, our Visitor and Events car park (what3words ticket.employ.rots) is free after 16:00pm. If you need to park here before 16:00pm, you must Pay and Display. Payments can be made upon arrival or in advance through this link, which also shows the current tariffs. If you have any questions about parking at Talbot Campus, please contact [email protected]

Other Information

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Lees Lecture Theatre, Talbot Campus, Poole, United Kingdom

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