From the beginning: the history of evolutionary theory and the history of life itself

Free talk organised by Plymouth Humanists
The small but mighty phytoplankton are the labourers of the ocean, they serve as the base of the food web

  • The B-Bar, The Barbican Theatre, Castle Street, Plymouth PL1 2NJ

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Most people associate the concept of evolution with Charles Darwin or perhaps to Alfred Wallace, but there have been almost 170 years of further work since, much of which the general public are not aware of.
In this talk Dr Rich Boden , Associate Professor of Microbial Physiology and Taxonomy at the University of Plymouth, will begin at the origins of life itself, long before even cells first appeared, and take us forwards through time to the present day with the advent of cellular life, then organelles and then multicellular life. In parallel to the history of life, he will tell us about the history of evolutionary theory.
This is a talk suitable for all with no scientific background assumed!
This event is free and all are welcome. A voluntary contribution (cash or card) to help cover the speaker's costs would be appreciated.
The talk will start at 19:30.
Email plymouth.humanists@gmail.com for further information.
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