Join Professor Jim Parker for his inaugural professorial lecture as he reflects on how his research is helping cities adapt to a changing climate. From using building simulation to create healthier, more efficient indoor environments to leading the city-wide Sensing Leeds network, Jim will explore how data can help us better understand and respond to rising temperatures and extreme weather.

Jim will share how partnerships with Leeds City Council and the University of Leeds have enabled the collection of millions of environmental data points across the city, providing new insights into urban heat, climate change and the role of green spaces in creating cooler, more resilient communities.