Linnean Society Courses

One-Way Mirror in the Room - How Language Barriers Impede Conservation

Explore how language barriers hinder global biodiversity conservation efforts, impacting evidence synthesis, local decision-making, and scientific contributions from non-native English speakers.

• YouTube
• 45 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Enduring Nature of Gilbert White's Natural History of Selborne

Explore the enduring legacy of Gilbert White's 'Natural History of Selborne', its historical significance, and impact on natural history literature with expert Steph Holt from the Natural History Museum.

• YouTube
• 59 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

A Wild Dove Chase - Rock Dove Conservation and Hybridization

Explore the overlooked Rock Dove, its hybridization with feral pigeons, and conservation implications. Gain insights into avian genomics and the process of 'extinction by hybridisation' in this ornithological lecture.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 2 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Tundra Plant Responses to a Rapidly Warming Arctic

Explore Arctic tundra's rapid transformation due to climate change. Discover how vegetation, wildlife, and global climate are affected by warming temperatures and changing plant growth patterns.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 4 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

From 15th Century to Today: How to Find Treasures in Linnean Collections

Explore the Linnean Society's diverse natural history collections spanning centuries. Learn to navigate and utilize these valuable resources for research, art, and more.

• YouTube
• 55 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Is Natural Selection a Team Sport? - Exploring Cooperation in Evolution

Explore how cooperation shapes nature, from genes to human societies. Uncover the universal rules of teamwork in biology and their profound implications for life's evolution.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 21 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Living Madagascar - Conservation and Community Partnership

Explore Madagascar's 250-million-year journey, its unique biodiversity, and community-based conservation efforts. Learn about challenges, successes, and the future of this extraordinary island ecosystem.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 25 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Linnean Lens - Carl Linnaeus' Correspondents in a Box

Explore Carl Linnaeus' correspondence through a unique box of 18th-century letter seals, featuring notable botanists and Linnaeus himself. Discover the historical significance of these artifacts.

• YouTube
• 50 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Speed of Life: A Deep-Time Perspective on Evolution

Explore deep-time evolution, examining factors shaping biodiversity through millions of years. Uncover patterns in species survival, diversification, and recurring forms across different groups and time periods.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 10 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Little Owl - Small But Brave

Explore the fascinating world of Little Owls, their habitat, behavior, and conservation challenges. Learn about research findings and the crucial role of volunteers in protecting this charming species.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 14 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Thomas Birch Freeman: Victorian Missionary and Botanist

Explore the life of Thomas Birch Freeman, Anglo-African Victorian missionary and botanist, focusing on his crucial role in introducing Liberian coffee and his overlooked botanical contributions.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 5 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Beatrix Potter's Mycological Explorations

Explore Beatrix Potter's scientific contributions through her mycological illustrations and observations, challenging Victorian-era gender barriers in science and revealing her lesser-known passion for fungi.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 29 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Between Wallace's Lines: Annotations from a Personal Library

Explore Alfred Russel Wallace's personal library annotations, revealing insights into his scientific views, interests, and interactions with 19th-century contemporaries like Darwin and Huxley.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 8 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Radical by Nature - The Revolutionary Life of Alfred Russel Wallace

Explore the revolutionary life of Alfred Russel Wallace, a multifaceted Victorian naturalist who discovered natural selection, founded evolutionary biogeography, and championed social causes from spiritualism to socialism.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 6 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Jewel Box - How Moths Illuminate Nature's Hidden Rules

Explore how moths reveal nature's hidden patterns and interconnections through an ecologist's daily observations, offering insights into broader ecosystem dynamics and biodiversity.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 5 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video