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Darwin's Birthday Debate 2016

How does animal behaviour influence evolution?

Wednesday, 10th February 2016 - 4:00pm

Darwin Lecture Theatre, Darwin Building, University College London, Gower Street, London, WC1E 6BT

Darwin Birthday Debate 2016 Flyer

Talks:

Life After Death: Social Evolution in a Grave

Professor Rebecca Kilner, Department of Zoology, University of Cambridge

Polyandry and Inbreeding: Social Evolution and Mating

Professor Jane Reid, School of Biological Sciences, University of Aberdeen.

Location:

Darwin Lecture Theatre, Darwin Building, University College London, Gower Street, London, WC1E 6BT

Poster:

Download a copy of the poster here - Poster

Information about the event:

For over 20 years, the Centre for Ecology and Evolution has celebrated Darwin's Birthday with a debate between two eminent speakers. This year, on the 10th of February, Professors Jane Reid and Rebecca Kilner will present their views on the role and importance of animal behaviour in evolution. The presentations start at 4pm in the Darwin Lecture Theatre at UCL, and are followed by a wine reception.