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The University is hosting a series of lectures and seminars to celebrate the bicentenary of Charles Darwin's birth.
The events will explore the relationship between Darwin and Edinburgh - the city where he spent two of his most formative years.
The series will also showcase the vast benefits that his discovery has contributed to scientific knowledge and the advancement of humanity.
Programme of events
Theology after DarwinThursday 5 November 2009, 4pm - 5.30pmMartin Hall, New College, 1 Mound Place, Edinburgh, EH1 2LU
Lectures and discussion to celebrate the the UK launch of an important new book on the theological implications of Darwinism.
Believing in Change: Darwin, Lincoln, ObamaFriday 13 November 2009, 5.30pm - 7.15pmThe Royal Society of Edinburgh, 22-26 George Street
The ideas about race and society that Darwin and Lincoln worked with are thrown into historical relief in the
light of Obama's election.
At Home and Abroad: Darwinism, Victorian Religion and Scottish CultureMonday 16 November 2009, 4pmMartin Hall, New College, 1 Mound Place, Edinburgh, EH1 2LU
Professor David N. Livingstone, OBE, FBA School of Geography, Archaeology & Palaeoecology - Queen's University, Belfast.
Presenting Edinburgh’s Dangerous IdeasMonday 23 November 2009, 6pm - 7.45pmMcEwan Hall, Teviot Place, Edinburgh, EH8 9AG
Panel discussion to commemorate the 150th year since the publication of Darwin’s ‘On the Origin of Species’ and to end the University’s celebration of the Year of Darwin. Chaired by Professor Aubrey Manning.
Darwin Across Disciplines6 May - 24 June 2009
A series of lunchtime seminars on how Darwin’s ideas have continued to influence our thinking on a wide range of topics. These seminars were recorded and are available online as part of our Darwin podcast.
Darwin's EdinburghThursday 12 February 2009, 6.30pm - 7.45pm
A public lecture by Aubrey Manning and a distinguished panel which explored the relationship between Darwin and Edinburgh. This lecture was recorded is available online.
Dialogues with Darwin19 January - 17 March 2009
A seminar series which offered new insights into understanding Darwin as both a catalyst in the broader Enlightenment and as a model for its subsequent impact on society.
Contact details
For more information on our Darwin events, please contact Deepthi De-Silva Williams.
Deepthi
De-Silva Williams
Email: deepthi.dsw@ed.ac.uk
Notes
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This article was published on Dec 7, 2009