Talks
George Howard Darwin and the ‘Public’ Understanding of Nature
This lecture examines George Howard Darwin’s development of the field of geophysics and approaches to disseminating complex theories to public audiences across the globe.
Jan Chojecki (Rowett Chojecki Collection)
Free talk: The Science of Quest
Thu 15 September
The Polar Museum
A century after Shackleton's final expedition returned to port, join historian of science Dr Sam Robinson to hear how the expedition marked a key transition from the age of heroic exploration in Antarctica to the beginnings of sustained scientific enquiry. The Shackleton-Rowett expedition, also known as the 'Quest' expedition after the name of the ship, paved the way for today's Antarctic research.
Cost: Free