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Science not stamp collecting: the importance of botany from 1759 to 2059
By Karen | 18 November 2009
Science not stamp collecting – the importance of botany from 1759 to 2059
1 December 2009
6:30-7:30 pm
The Royal Society, London
Professor Stephen Hopper
Director of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.
Professor Hopper will consider the vital role that the study of plant taxonomy and systematics has played in plant science. He will consider, in particular, how these fields are transforming to meet the needs of 21st Century science as we address the challenges of climate change and global conservation. This event will also celebrate the long association between Kew and The Royal Society through our shared history and common leadership.
Professor Steve Hopper is the 14th Director of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. A plant conservation biologist, Steve is best known for pioneering research leading to positive conservation outcomes in south-west Australia (one of the few temperate-zone global biodiversity hotspots) and for the collaborative description of 300 new plant taxa (eucalypts, orchids, Haemodoraceae). He holds Visiting Professorships at University of Reading, University of Western Australia and at Kings Park and Botanic Garden, Perth.
This lecture is free – no ticket or advanced booking required. Doors open at 5.45pm and seats will be allocated on a first-come-first-served basis.
This lecture will be webcast LIVE at royalsociety.org/live and available to view on demand within 48 hours of delivery at royalsociety.tv.
Thanks go to Robin for this one!
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