THE future of our planet will be the topic of discussion at an Oxford University lecture.

The annual Simonyi Lecture will see theoretical physicist and author Geoffrey West will talk about the laws and networks which govern our lives and how they might change in the future.

He will ask how the social systems that exist in everyday life might not be sustainable.

The talk will be held at the Mathematical Institute, Woodstock Road, Oxford, on Tuesday between 5pm and 6pm.

Visit ox.ac.uk for further information on the free event.