Darwin and Cambridge, 1828-1882
Wed 18 Jun
|Cambridge
Trace Darwin’s journey from theology student to scientific revolutionary—and how Cambridge shaped a theory that shook the world.
Time & Location
18 Jun 2025, 13:00 – 14:30
Cambridge, Meeting Room 3, Queen Anne House, Gonville Pl, Cambridge CB1 1ND, UK
About The Event
In Darwin and Cambridge (1828–1882): Evolution, Faith, and the Roots of Modern Biology, we uncover the life and legacy of Charles Darwin, whose time as a student at Cambridge helped set him on the path to formulating one of the most transformative ideas in human thought: evolution by natural selection.
But Darwin’s story is not just one of science—it’s one of tension between tradition and innovation, faith and doubt, curiosity and controversy. How did a young theology student become the author of On the Origin of Species? What role did Cambridge’s academic culture, mentors, and intellectual climate play in this profound transformation?
Led by Alex, an accomplished scholar and Fellow of Christ’s College Cambridge, the McDonald Institute of Archaeological Research, and the Institute for Oriental and Classical Studies at HSE University Moscow, this session explores Darwin’s intellectual journey and the broader cultural shockwaves his work created.
Join us to explore…