Social by nature: from animal minds to inclusive Science communities - Livestream

Join us on the International Day of Women and Girls in Science for an inspiring inaugural lecture by Professor Claudia Wascher, Social by Nature, exploring what it means to be social, both in the animal kingdom and in the scientific community.

Drawing on her comparative research on avian cognition, Professor Wascher will reveal how birds such as crows and ravens navigate complex social worlds, exercise self-control, communicate, and why it is important to study individual differences in cognition.

Beyond the minds of animals, the lecture will also turn to the human side of doing science, highlighting Professor Wascher’s commitment to advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion in academia. She will reflect on initiatives that support the career progression of marginalised groups and foster more supportive and collaborative research environments.

This lecture offers a fascinating journey into the social nature of minds, avian and human alike, and an inspiring vision for a more equitable scientific community.

Speaker: Claudia Wascher, Anglia Ruskin University