Fri 13 Feb 17:30: Song in the Ancient World: Echoes of Religion and Resistance
Song in the Ancient World: Echoes of Religion and Resistance
Abstract not available
- Speaker: Dr Matthew Gordley, Carlow University
- Friday 13 February 2026, 17:30-18:30
- Venue: Lady Mitchell Hall, Sidgwick Avenue.
- Series: Darwin College Lecture Series; organiser: Janet Gibson.
Fri 13 Feb 17:30: Song in the Ancient World: Echoes of Religion and Resistance
Song in the Ancient World: Echoes of Religion and Resistance
Abstract not available
- Speaker: Dr Matthew Gordley, Carlow University
- Friday 13 February 2026, 17:30-18:30
- Venue: Lady Mitchell Hall, Sidgwick Avenue.
- Series: Darwin College Lecture Series; organiser: Janet Gibson.
Fri 06 Feb 17:30: Title to be confirmed
Title to be confirmed
Abstract not available
- Speaker: Dr Ibrahim Baltagi, Lebanese American University
- Friday 06 February 2026, 17:30-18:30
- Venue: Lady Mitchell Hall, Sidgwick Avenue.
- Series: Darwin College Lecture Series; organiser: Janet Gibson.
Fri 06 Feb 17:30: Title to be confirmed
Title to be confirmed
Abstract not available
- Speaker: Dr Ibrahim Baltagi, Lebanese American University
- Friday 06 February 2026, 17:30-18:30
- Venue: Lady Mitchell Hall, Sidgwick Avenue.
- Series: Darwin College Lecture Series; organiser: Janet Gibson.
Fri 06 Feb 17:30: Title to be confirmed
Title to be confirmed
Abstract not available
- Speaker: Dr Ibrahim Baltagi, Lebanese American University
- Friday 06 February 2026, 17:30-18:30
- Venue: Lady Mitchell Hall, Sidgwick Avenue.
- Series: Darwin College Lecture Series; organiser: Janet Gibson.
Fri 30 Jan 17:30: Title to be confirmed
Title to be confirmed
Abstract not available
- Speaker: Dr Carole Pegg, University of Cambridge
- Friday 30 January 2026, 17:30-18:30
- Venue: Lady Mitchell Hall, Sidgwick Avenue.
- Series: Darwin College Lecture Series; organiser: Janet Gibson.
Fri 30 Jan 17:30: Title to be confirmed
Title to be confirmed
Abstract not available
- Speaker: Dr Carole Pegg, University of Cambridge
- Friday 30 January 2026, 17:30-18:30
- Venue: Lady Mitchell Hall, Sidgwick Avenue.
- Series: Darwin College Lecture Series; organiser: Janet Gibson.
Fri 30 Jan 17:30: Title to be confirmed
Title to be confirmed
Abstract not available
- Speaker: Dr Carole Pegg, University of Cambridge
- Friday 30 January 2026, 17:30-18:30
- Venue: Lady Mitchell Hall, Sidgwick Avenue.
- Series: Darwin College Lecture Series; organiser: Janet Gibson.
My daily surveys suggest British earwigs are declining drastically
Cool autumns and dry springs could help earwig populations recover.
John Murray, Senior Research Fellow, School of Environment, Earth and Ecosystem Sciences, The Open University
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Research: Endemic anoa and babirusa show surprising resilience on small islands
Research genomic data shows that small island animal populations are more resilient than we thought.
Sabhrina Gita Aninta, Postdoctoral research fellow, University of Copenhagen
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Here’s how you can make your garden a safe and biodiverse space for urban wildlife
There is a wide range of simple actions anyone can take to regenerate and conserve biodiversity right at home.
Ann Dale, Professor Emerita, Environment & Sustainability, Royal Roads University
Sabrina Careri, Lab Manager and Senior Research Analyst, Ecological Design Lab, Toronto Metropolitan University
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The giant cuttlefish’s technicolour mating display is globally unique. The SA algal bloom could kill them all
The SA government has convened an emergency meeting today to discuss taking cuttlefish eggs from the wild, due to the impending threat of the algal bloom which could wipe them out forever.
Zoe Doubleday, Marine Ecologist and ARC Future Fellow, University of South Australia
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‘Darkening’ cities is as important for wildlife as greening them
Our nights are getting brighter and we are all paying the price.
Nick Dunn, Professor of Urban Design, Lancaster University
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The golden oyster mushroom craze unleashed an invasive species – and a worrying new study shows it’s harming native fungi
Kits that help people grow their own golden oyster mushrooms at home may be one reason this nonnative species is now spreading in the wild.
Aishwarya Veerabahu, Ph.D. Candidate in Botany, University of Wisconsin-Madison
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Ken Henry urges nature law reform after decades of ‘intergenerational bastardry’
In his National Press Club address, Former Treasury Secretary Ken Henry made the case for urgent, ambitious nature law reform to boost productivity while saving species.
Phillipa C. McCormack, Future Making Fellow, Environment Institute, University of Adelaide
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The southern hemisphere is full of birds found nowhere else on Earth. Their importance has been overlooked
Knowing how many endemic species a place has is important because it can help improve conservation efforts.
Matthias Dehling, Researcher, School of Biological Sciences, Monash University
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Lemurs can help save Madagascan forests, but first we need to protect them
Climate change, forest fragmentation and hunting threaten lemur populations in Madagascar, and impact the health of mothers and infants.
Colombe Nirina Sehenomalala, PhD candidate, Anthropology, Université de Montréal
Iulia Bădescu, Associate Professor, Anthropology, Université de Montréal
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Sacred sites in South Africa can protect natural heritage and culture: here’s how
Sacred natural sites could contribute to conservation targets.
Ndidzulafhi Innocent Sinthumule, Associate Professor, University of Johannesburg
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Nature-friendly farming budget swells in UK – but cuts elsewhere make recovery fraught
Progress on nature-positive farming – but habitats still trail big-ticket technology
Nathalie Seddon, Professor of Biodiversity, Smith School of Enterprise and Environment and Department of Biology, University of Oxford
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A surprisingly effective way to save the capercaillie: keep its predators well-fed – new research
Evidence suggests this alternative to culling the bird’s predators is effective.
Chris Sutherland, Reader in Statistical Ecology, University of St Andrews
Jack Anthony Bamber, Lecturer in Conservation Ecology, University of Aberdeen
Xavier Lambin, Chair in Zoology, University of Aberdeen
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