This month at the Café
| Date | Time | Location | Topic |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday 10 April | 8:00-9:00 am | The Atom—Te Kahu o Te Ao innovation space 33 Bunny Street, Pipitea Campus | Tipping Points |
Café Complexité is back on 10 April, and this time we’re diving into tipping points!
A tipping point is when a system reaches a critical threshold, triggering rapid and often irreversible change. Think about climate change—when deforestation hits a certain point, a rainforest could transform into an entirely different ecosystem. Or, in policy, when small changes to regulations suddenly cause widespread industry shifts.
Luke Edwards will explain what tipping points are in complex systems, how to identify them, and why they’re critical for understanding today’s challenges. Bring your examples, and let’s chat about how tipping points might show up in your work.
Email us at Chair_in_Complexity_Science@vuw.ac.nz for a calendar invitation and to join our email list.
What is Café Complexité?
Café Complexité is a relaxed, pre-work meetup exploring how complexity science can help solve policy problems and provide new perspectives on multidisciplinary challenges.
What to expect:
- Experts introducing key concepts of complexity science
- Discussions on real-world applications, tailored for public servants
- An informal, engaging space to connect ideas and disciplines