The 2026 #DarwinDayLecture was watched by over 1000 people online and in person at London's @conwayhall.bsky.social - a venue rich in #HumanistHeritage. Thank you to everyone who joined us, took part in the Q&A, and stayed for a chat after.
The #DarwinDayLecure underscored that shaping evolution through genetic engineering is not just a scientific challenge – it is a profound moral and societal one. Science must go hand in hand with humanism. Some lovely #DarwinDayLecture snaps!
A HUGE round of applause for @matthewcobb.bsky.social for leading our #DarwinDay celebrations at the #DarwinDayLecture! His talk on genetic technologies, and the vital pairing of ethics and science, was absolutely fascinating. Thank you to everyone who joined us! humanists.uk/2026/02/16/p...
Excellent, thought provoking and terrifying in equal measure.
If you didn't watch it already check out the video on the @humanists.uk channel.
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Sobering to hear more about the 2012 controversy when H5N1 bird flu was engineered to spread through the air, prompting a 60-day voluntary pause on gain-of-function research. A temporary brake on the dilemma: how do we balance science with biosecurity risk? #DarwinDayLecture
And we're off! Wonderful to have our new President Janet Ellis welcome @matthewcobb.bsky.social and our online and in-person audience (1000 people watching!) to the #DarwinDayLecture. Happy #DarwinDay to one and all!
The #DarwinDayLecture explores humanism and humanist thought as related to science and evolution, Charles Darwin, or his works. The Darwin medallist has made a significant contribution in one of these field. This evening's Darwin Medallist is @matthewcobb.bsky.social.
Looking forward to the #DarwinDayLecture at @humanists.uk
This year's #DarwinDayLecture also marks the first that our new President, the celebrated broadcaster, actor, and writer, Janet Ellis will be chairing. Naturally we're very excited to have Janet on board, and to be joined by hundreds of people in person and online. Exciting!
We're celebrating #DarwinDay in style with @matthewcobb.bsky.social 19:30 at @conwayhall.bsky.social!
Join us at we explore the past and present of evolution in 'The Genetic Age: Who shapes evolution now?' Pick up your #DarwinDayLecture livestream tickets now! ⬇️
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And @evoswami.bsky.social #DarwinDayLecture in 2023 was a real treat, tackling the question of what allows some species to survive and exploit new opportunities, while others are consigned to the fossil record. We hope you enjoy diving into the Darwin Day Lectures! youtube.com/live/aDmAX2f...
Two years ago, the #DarwinDayLecture was given by
@lemoustier.bsky.social. It tackled one of the BIGGEST questions in evolution – when do humans become ‘human’ Chaired by @profaliceroberts.bsky.social. It's always cool to learn neat facts about Neanderthals! www.youtube.com/watch?v=PVuL...
Last year's #DarwinDayLecture was given by none other than our Vice President and physicist @jimalkhalili.bsky.social, who dived into the evolution of the human brain – perhaps one of the most complex things in the universe! You can watch it on YouTube. www.youtube.com/watch?v=V9QK...
Professor @matthewcobb.bsky.social is Prof Emeritus at the Uni of Manchester. His recent books include 'Crick: A Mind in Motion, from DNA to the Brain' and 'The Genetic Age: Our Perilous Quest to Edit Life'. We're excited to have one of the UK’s leading voices on genetics give the #DarwinDayLecture!
Our #DarwinDayLecture is at 19:30 today! Book your livestream ticket to join us as we celebrate the life of #CharlesDarwin with @matthewcobb.bsky.social. We'll be exploring the future of genetic engineering and human evolution. Book now and celebrate #DarwinDay with us!
humanists.uk/events/darwi...
And @evoswami.bsky.social #DarwinDayLecture in 2023 was a real treat, tackling the question of what allows some species to survive and exploit new opportunities, while others are consigned to the fossil record. We hope you enjoy diving into the Darwin Day Lectures! youtube.com/live/aDmAX2f...
Two years ago, the #DarwinDayLecture was given by @lemoustier.bsky.social. It tackled one of the BIGGEST questions in evolution – when do humans become ‘human’ Chaired by @profaliceroberts.bsky.social. It's always cool to learn neat facts about Neanderthals! www.youtube.com/watch?v=PVuL...
Last year's #DarwinDayLecture was given by none other than our Vice President and physicist @jimalkhalili.bsky.social, who dived into the evolution of the human brain – perhaps one of the most complex things in the universe! You can watch it on YouTube. www.youtube.com/watch?v=V9QK...
Professor @matthewcobb.bsky.social is Prof Emeritus at the Uni of Manchester. His recent books include 'Crick: A Mind in Motion, from DNA to the Brain' and 'The Genetic Age: Our Perilous Quest to Edit Life'. We're excited to have one of the UK’s leading voices on genetics give the #DarwinDayLecture!
For most of human history, evolution shaped us. Now, we shape it. This 12 Feb, join us for the #DarwinDayLecture, as @matthewcobb.bsky.social explores how genetic engineering has transformed medicine, agriculture, and now threatens ecosystems and even humanity itself. 🧵 humanists.uk/events/darwi...
For most of human history, evolution shaped us. Now, we shape it. This 12 Feb, join us for the #DarwinDayLecture, as
@matthewcobb.bsky.social explores how genetic engineering has transformed medicine, agriculture, and now threatens ecosystems and even humanity itself. humanists.uk/events/darwi...
#DarwinDay is one of the most important dates in the humanist calendar – a moment to celebrate Charles Darwin’s legacy, and the power of evidence, reason, and scientific inquiry to deepen our understanding of the world. Come and celebrate! Book your online or in-person tickets ⬇️
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From a humanist point of view, these are some of the most important words ever written, featured in Charles Darwin's 'On the Origin of Species'. Beautiful.
We've posted info about our #DarwinDayLecture if you want to join us Feb 12 – either online or in person – to celebrate #DarwinDay in style!
Two years ago, the #DarwinDayLecture was given by @lemoustier.bsky.social. It tackled one of the BIGGEST questions in evolution – when do humans become ‘human’ Chaired by @profaliceroberts.bsky.social. It's always cool to learn neat facts about Neanderthals!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=PVuL...
Last year's #DarwinDayLecture was given by none other than our Vice President and physicist @jimalkhalili.bsky.social, who dived into the evolution of the human brain – perhaps one of the most complex things in the universe! You can watch it on YouTube.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=V9QK...
