The Blackham Lecture explores an aspect of education, lifelong development, or childhood that relates to humanism, and can be philosophical, practical, or social in its focus.
The Blackham Lecture Medal is awarded to an individual who has made a significant contribution to the field of education or humanist philosophical inquiry by Humanists UK.
Paul’s lecture looked at how insights into learning, emotion, and behaviour can help support the fight against climate change. Reflecting on his achievement, Paul said, “If we start thinking more scientifically about the emotions that surround climate change, we’ll be better placed to provide the education our planet needs.”