CPC contributes to University of Southampton Science and Engineering Festival

Southampton Science and Engineering Festival (SOTSEF) is the University of Southampton's annual award-winning science festival that allows everyone to explore and discover what the world of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Maths and Medicine) has to offer. The digital festival runs from Friday 5th March - Sunday 14th March 2021.

The ESRC Centre for Population Change will be showcasing the following activities at the festival:

CPC Population Pyramids: Minecraft edition
We invite you to explore our Minecraft world to learn about Population Pyramids! Log onto our multiplayer Minecraft Java server (CPCpopulation.mc.gg) to explore the world we have created.



Population Pyramids are graphs used to illustrate the population structure of a particular place at a particular time. Players are able to explore different types of population pyramid, learning how to read what the pyramid says about the population now and what may have happened to the population in the past.

CPC Q&A: What is computer modelling and why do we use it?
What is modelling and why is it helpful? Computer models are used to simulate, predict and estimate things that have or may happen. For example, models can tell us how effective wearing fabric masks can be during the Covid-19 pandemic.



In this video CPC modelling expert Martin Hinsch explain how models simulate the behaviour of people in different environments and how understanding this can help inform society.

Study Population Geography at University of Southampton
If you have enjoyed learning about human population change, and the causes and consequences of these changes, then a BSc in Population Geography might be for you!

Covering topics on migration, population growth, global health, inequality, and globalisation, these skills will allow you to pursue careers such as population analyst, regional planner or social researcher.



Visit the University of Southampton Population Geography course page for more details.

Posted 03/03/2021 16:54