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From Darwin’s Fishes to Jenyns’ Fishes Dr Daniel Pauly
(Come along at 7pm for the opening of the Darwin’s Fishes exhibition with special cake!)
Gwen Raverat William Pryor (postponed from Feb 5th)
The Imperfection of the Fossil Record Dr Phil Donohue
Camouflage, Mimicry and Other Adaptations
Bath Natural History Society Series
Evolution, Co-operation and Rationality Prof Samir Okasha
Click here  to see the whole year at a glance
Latest
March 26th - Extra lecture on November 18th
Feb 5th - Raverat lecture postponed
Feb 2nd - lecture schedule change
The Darwin and Beyond Reading List.
Limited edition DaB Mugs now available.
Dr Susan Blackmore to lecture on April 7th.
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Darwin and Beyond
  at the BRLSI in 2009
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ppcba1c619_1b.jpg "I am aware that the ideas of Charles Darwin are challenged in some quarters, and I’ve concentrated on clear presentations, from leading scientists, of the modern science to which these ideas have led."
David Cunliffe-Jones
BRLSI Science Programme Convenor
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What’s On?
Click on a programme name (Science, Philosophy etc) in the menu bar above to see details of its events. Event details may change during the year - keep visiting the news page on this website for the latest information, or ring us on 01225 312084.

Where is it?
Click here for details of how to find us, event times and ticket prices.

What’s it all about?
Bath Royal Literary and Scientific Institution (BRLSI) is running a year-long programme of lectures, exhibitions and other events in 2009 to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the birth of Charles Darwin, and the 150th anniversary of the publication of On The Origin Of Species.

081216charlesworth300.jpg The series actually began at the end of 2008 with the Victor Suchar Christmas Lecture, when Prof Brian Charlesworth FRS (above) posed the question What Do We Now Know About The causes Of Evolution?. It ends with this year’s Suchar Lecture, on 11th Dec 2009, when world-famous geneticist Prof Steve Jones will ask another question - Is Evolution Over?

In between, as well as an extensive science programme, the Darwin and Beyond series also includes events from the BRLSI’s Philosophy, Botany, Visual Arts and Literature programmes. We also have three exhibitions running through the year, plus collaborations with Bath’s Geological and Natural History Societies -and on the lighter (yet still informative) side, Darwin’s Worms, a “splendid combination of  accessible science and compelling drama” from Bent Architect Theatre.

It’s all being held in the (relaxed) splendour of the BRLSI’s Grade I listed home in the centre of Georgian Bath, a short distance from the Royal Crescent and Roman Baths (and a large car park). Admission costs £4 for most events (£2 for BRLSI members/students), with advance tickets available for some events at £6/£4 (click here for full details). See you there! •
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Darwin and Beyond Programme Manager:
Martin Sturge
Darwin and Beyond is part of Darwin 200, a nationwide collaboration of organisations  across the UK celebrating Darwin’s  bicentenary with an exciting series of activities. Details are available on
www.darwin200.org
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What are these ladies cooking up for the Darwin birthday celebrations on February 12th? Click here to find out!
Coming Up
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And there’s more!
Darwin and Beyond is just part of the BRLSI’s 2009 programme -
Click here to see a full list of this month’s events.
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