Darwin Now

About Darwin Now

Darwin Now celebrates the lasting impact that Darwin's ideas about evolution, and his approach to the understanding of the natural world, has on our lives. Find out more

International Student Summit

In July 2008 we are running an international student summit in partnership with London’s Natural History Museum focusing on Darwin and contemporary science.

Darwin 2009 Cambridge Festival

In July 2009 the Cambridge Festival will mark the bicentenary of Darwin’s birth and 150 years since the publication of his groundbreaking work with a series of exciting events.

Darwin RXP awards

If you are a researcher in an area related to evolutionary biology and Darwin’s legacy, you can apply for one of our special Darwin Researcher Exchange (RXP) awards. Find out how.

Café Scientifique

Café Scientifique provides relaxed settings for people to talk about the latest thought-provoking science issues. Take a look at our special programme of Darwin Café Scientifique events.

Evolution Megalab

Evolution Megalab is a mass observation experiment looking at banded snails and what the colour of their shells can tell us about adaptation. Get involved and discover evolution in your own garden!

Alexandrina Conference

In November 2009 we will be running an international conference in partnership with Egypt’s Bibliotheca Alexandrina. Find out more.

Darwin Now is a global initiative which explores the impact of Charles Darwin’s remarkable legacy in the 21st century. 2009 will celebrate two landmark anniversaries for science, the bicentenary of the birth of Charles Darwin and the 150th anniversary since the publication of his groundbreaking work On the Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection. Our international programme of activities will look at how Darwin’s theory of evolution continues to influence biology and other branches of science today, and provide an opportunity for people to explore some of the most fundamental of questions about the origin, nature and distribution of life.