Overview
Invertebrates are ‘the little things that run the world’. They pollinate crops, return nutrients to the soil and act as a food source for a huge array of larger animals. Without minibeasts we would struggle to survive, however, they are often overlooked or seen as pests. This is your chance to get hands on with some insects, learn about them, and help change these perceptions.
Three species of live insect will be available to observe and handle. Sunny Stick Insects, Pink Winged Stick Insects and Madagascan Hissing Cockroaches have been made available from the Cambridge Zoology Department. This informal event will give you the chance to ask questions and learn more about these fascinating creatures.
Organiser
This workshop will be led by Matthew Hayes who is a first year PhD student at Wolfson. His research looks at the ecology, behaviour and habitat requirements of invertebrates in the UK so that appropriate management can be implemented to maintain biodiversity on fragmented reserves. He is particularly interested in climate change and how we can mitigate its negative impacts.
Details
This is event will take place in-person in the Gatsby Room (Chancellor's Centre).
For the in-person audience, drinks and snacks will be available after the talk.
The Science Society organises regular talks spanning a wide range of topics on Fridays during term time.
