On Wednesday 27 February, the British Council, in partnership with the Natural History Museum Rotterdam and de Koninklijke Nederlandse Akademie van Wetenschappen, presents the third Hoboken Lecture, titled 'Human evolution in Europe' by the internationally renowned Paleo-Anthropologist Professor Chris Stringer.
18:00: Museum open: drinks & sandwiches, free entrance to the exhibits
19:00: Introduction: Professor Jelle Reumer, Director Natural History Museum
19:05 - 19:15: Musical performance (Haydn) by the Codarts String Quartet
19:15 - 20.00: Hoboken Lecture: 'Human evolution in Europe' by Professor Chris Stringer
20.00 - 20:15: Q&A moderated by Professor Wil Roebroeks (Leiden University / KNAW)
20:15: Closing remarks
20:20 - 21:30: Drinks reception, book signing
Based on decades of research in the fossil collections of The Natural History Museum in London and world wide fieldwork, Professor Chris Stringer will discuss the succession of human populations in Europe and their behaviours, concentrating on the last 500,000 years and the relationship of Neanderthals and modern humans.
Tickets are 10 euro. Make sure you have a reserved seat and register now.
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Lord Martin John Rees - 2011 |
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Professor Richard Fortey - 2012 |
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The Hoboken Lectures demonstrate the role scientific research and cultural activities play in understanding modern society and reposition the debate where it firmly belongs, in the public sphere of engaged and committed citizens. The audience had the opportunity to respond to the speaker and contribute to the discussion.
The Hoboken Lectures take place in the Natural History Museum Rotterdam, which is housed in Villa Dijkzigt, the former 19th century residence of the Van Hoboken family. The Villa is located in the Museum Park, a vestige of the former grandeur of the Hoboken Estate. The local council in Rotterdam is keen to revive the Hoboken area, named after Anthony van Hoboken, the 18th century Rotterdam shipping magnate, and is using this to trigger the launch of the Hoboken District – an architectural and urban project.
Each year, an outstanding British scientist (or scientist working in Britain) will be invited to address a wide audience, including students, academics, entrepreneurs and professionals. The Hoboken Lecture will be held in the Park Room (Parkzaal) - the main exhibition hall in the museum which can accommodate an audience of approximately 200 guests.
For more information on the content of the lecture, please visit the Hoboken Lecture website or contact Manon de Ruijter
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