Are there limits to evolution?
Thu 25 September 2014
Divinity School, St John's College
What will evolutionary biology look like in 50 years? More of the same or will there be new paradigms, new syntheses? What lies on the horizon?
The impact of evolution is undeniable, but it can be viewed through different lenses. For the scientist it is the investigative discipline, mapping out the history of life, uncovering its intricacies and revealing its mechanisms. For others it might be the grand narrative, and across society it brings different meanings—sometimes to the point of polarization. Ideas about evolution pervade and influence our self-understanding. This was evident throughout the celebrations in 2009 of Darwin’s bicentennial and The Origin’s 150 years. Yet the subject of evolution is not merely “Darwinism”, let alone “neo-Darwinism”, but a science that ought always to seek new questions, rattle the cage of existing paradigms and not rest content with received wisdom.
This conference is an opportunity to focus on the important research objectives, discuss the best ways to achieve them, and use these to set a considered agenda for the continued study of evolution.
Cost: £150, £85
Enquiries and booking
Please note that booking is required for this event.
Standard registration: £150 Student registration: £85 (accommodation and conference dinner charged separately) See Earth Sciences website or the conference website for full details.
Enquiries: Dr Victoria Ling Website Email: vl237@cam.ac.uk Telephone: 01223 33455