Welcome to the Celsius-Linné Lectures and Symposium

On Thursday February 13, the traditional Celsius-Linné lectures will be held at the Ångström Laboratory, Siegbahnsalen:

14.00: The Birth of the Universe

Celsius lecturer: George Efstathiou, Professor of Astrophysics, University of Cambridge, U.K.

15.30: Paleofantasy: What Our Evolutionary Past Really Tells Us about Modern Life

Linné lecturer: Marlene Zuk, Professor of Biology, University of Minnesota, USA

See PDF for more information.

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On Friday February 14, the multi-disciplinary Celsius-Linné symposium Principles of Evolution will take place 09:30 – 15:00 at the Evolutionary Biology Centre, Ekmansalen.

Principles of Evolution features several lecturers from a wide range of subjects and disciplines, presenting varying and challenging perspectives on evolution. 
What are the similarities and differences between evolution in the physical and life sciences, humanities, and the social sciences?

A concluding discussion will offer opportunities for audience participation.

Coffee and cake will be served in the Museum of Evolution after the symposium.  

Although registration is not required, we appreciate if you let us know that you are coming, 
by completing the following form.

See PDF for more information.

The lectures and the symposium will be held in English. For more information, please see the website www.teknat.uu.se/research/celsius-linnaeus

We look forward to welcoming you!

The Celsius-Linné committee
Uppsala University