Events

The Royal Society of New Zealand runs a variety of events and forums for public audiences on a wide range of topics related to science, technology and the humanities.

Out of Africa

The human journey began 150,000 years ago.  The story unites us all.

The Allan Wilson Legacy

by Professor Rebecca Cann, University of Hawaii

The revolutionary theories of great New Zealand scientist Allan Wilson have inspired two generations of evolutionary biologists.  His theory that we are all descended from one woman who lived in Africa about 10,000 generations ago showed just how closely related humans are.  The Allan Wilson Centre for Molecular Ecology and Evolution honours his life by continuing his work.

This lecture series is hosted by the Allan Wilson Centre for Molecular Ecology and Evolution, with support from the Royal Society of New Zealand.

DUNEDIN

Time: 6.00pm
Date: Monday 1 August
Location: St David’s Lecture Theatre, University of Otago, cnr of St David and Castle St

NELSON

Time: 6.00pm
Date: Wednesday 3 August
Location: The Suter Art Gallery, 208 Bridge Street

PALMERSTON NORTH

Time: 7.00pm
Date: Thursday 4 August
Location: Palmerston North Public Library, 4 The Square

Register for Out of Africa - Palmerston North in Palmerston North, New Zealand on Eventbrite

WELLINGTON

Time: 5.15pm – 6.15pm
Date: Friday 5 August
Location: Rutherford Lecture Theatre 1, Ground Level, Rutherford Building, next to Railway Station, Victoria University

Register for Out of Africa - Wellington in Wellington, New Zealand on Eventbrite

AUCKLAND

Time: 6.00pm
Date: Monday 8 August
Location: Fisher & Paykel Theatre, Owen Glenn Building, The University of Auckland, 12 Grafton Road

Register for Out of Africa - Auckland in Auckland, New Zealand on Eventbrite

OTAHUHU

Time: 1.40pm- 2.40pm
Date: Tuesday 9 August
Forum for senior biology students from Kings and surrounding colleges by invitation