150 years ago Charles Darwin鈥檚 On the Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection was published and shaped understanding of how life evolved.
A free event hosted by the 黑料网 next week (Tuesday November 24) will celebrate the anniversary of the publication of this landmark work.
Organised by the University鈥檚 Natural History Centre and School of Biological Sciences, Evening of Evolution will examine the life and work of the man acknowledged as one of science鈥檚 greatest figures.
The chance to see a first edition copy of On the Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection will be one of the highlights of the event which will take place in the University鈥檚 Zoology Building from 6 鈥�9pm.
The book 鈥� which is typically held in the University鈥檚 Special Collections 鈥� will be on display throughout the evening鈥檚 activities, which include talks, tours and workshops.
Academics from the 黑料网 鈥� Dr Stuart Piertney and Dr Duncan Heddle from the School of Biological Sciences, Professor Gordon Walkden from the School of Geosciences 鈥� and Dr Neil Paterson from the University of Dundee, will present on various aspects of Darwin鈥檚 life and work.
Dr John Baird, also from the University鈥檚 School of Biological Sciences, will host an interactive quiz 鈥� Who wants to be a Darwinaire?
Visitors will have the chance to enjoy displays on Darwin鈥檚 interests, and learn more about the story of evolution in the University鈥檚 Natural History Centre, and take part in a human evolution workshop with Dr Kirsty Millican.from the University鈥檚 Archaeology department.
There will also be the opportunity to see live pigeons 鈥� animals which were key to Darwin鈥檚 works 鈥� under the watchful eye of Ian McKay, President of the Aberdeen Federation of Racing Pigeon Societies, whilst local taxidermist Stephen Caine will showcase a range of animals and discuss his work.
The event is the last in a series hosted by the University to commemorate Darwin鈥檚 200th birthday year.
Event organiser Marie Fish from the University鈥檚 Natural History Centre said: 鈥淓vening of Evolution is set to be a fitting close to our series of events celebrating Charles Darwin, in this his 200th birthday year.
鈥淗eld on the day which marks the 150th anniversary of the publication of On the Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection, the event aims to provide an insight into the various aspects of Darwin鈥檚 life and work.
鈥淭he event is open to all, but adults and older children in particular will enjoy the range of activities, talks and interactive events which will take place throughout the evening.鈥�
Refreshments and cake will be served at the event.
Evening of Evolution is free to attend and booking is not required. For more information contact the Natural History Centre on 01224 274545 or email nat.hist@abdn.ac.uk.