Monday 6 February 2023 11:00am to 12:00pm
Faculty of Law, LG19 (The Arthur Goodhart Lecture Theatre)
About
Join us on Friday 31 March from 4-5:30pm for de Waal's talk and Q&A, followed by a complimentary informal drinks reception in the Lower Ground Atrium from 5:30-6.30pm (when there may also be the opportunity for a book signing).
Professor Frans de Waal is a Dutch/American biologist and primatologist known for his work on the behaviour and social intelligence of primates. His first book, Chimpanzee Politics (1982), compared the schmoozing and scheming of chimpanzees involved in power struggles with that of human politicians. His scientific work has been published in hundreds of technical articles in journals such as Science, Nature, Scientific American, and outlets specialized in animal behaviour. His popular books - translated into 20+ languages - have made him one of the world's most visible primatologists. His latest books are Mama’s Last Hug (Norton, 2019) and Different: Gender Through the Eyes of a Primatologist (Norton, 2022). De Waal is C. H. Candler Professor Emeritus at Emory University and Distinguished Professor Emeritus at Utrecht University. He has been elected to the (US) National Academy of Sciences as well as the Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences. In 2007, Time declared him one of The World’s 100 Most Influential People Today.
De Waal's lecture theme will be emotions in animals, where increasing understanding provides further evidence for the concept that animals and humans are on a single continuum, and therefore supports the proposition that many of the fundamental legal distinctions between animals and humans need to be rethought.
The lecture hall has a limited capacity so, while tickets are free, please only register if you can attend the event in person and sign up for the waitlist to have priority for last-minute tickets.
The Cambridge Centre for Animal Rights Law is a UK-registered educational charity. The Annual Animal Rights Law Lecture is generously sponsored by the Jeremy Coller Foundation, as well as a generous donation from the Brooks Institute for Animal Rights Law & Policy.
While there are no coronavirus (COVID-19) restrictions in the UK, free COVID-19 tests are available in pharmacies. If you test positive for COVID-19 before the event you should not come to the lecture, for the safety of yourself and others. Masks and vaccinations are encouraged, but will not be mandatory for this event.
Alcoholic beverages are available during the drinks reception only for attendees over 18; non-alcoholic beverages are available for all. If there are any issues or questions, please contact info@animalrightslaw.org