Documentary heritage relating to the life and work of Charles Darwin has been recognised on the prestigious UNESCO International Memory of the World Register, highlighting its critical importance to global science and the necessity of its long-term preservation and accessibility.
Charlotte Andrew is a PhD student in the Insect Biomechanics Group in the Department of Zoology. Her research explores the mechanical implications of weather conditions on insect trapping in carnivorous plants.
200-year-old plant specimens from the Voyage of the Beagle, held in the ̽»¨Ö±²¥'s herbarium archives, make their television debut.
From peonies to pineapples: explore the Darwin family garden in the UL's latest acquisition.
‘Darwin in Conversation’ reveals how the famed naturalist’s global network of correspondents shaped his ideas around the evolution of life on planet Earth.
A year of wonder in store at Cambridge ̽»¨Ö±²¥ Library during 2022.
Cambridge ̽»¨Ö±²¥ Library has launched a public appeal for help in tracking down two missing notebooks belonging to Charles Darwin - one of which includes his iconic Tree of Life sketch
Cambridge ̽»¨Ö±²¥ Library's world-class Special Collections recognised with Arts Council England Designation
Darwin’s stuffed pigeons, the letter which first coined the term ‘genetics’ and a paper by Crick and Watson which helped decode DNA all feature in the latest film to celebrate Cambridge ̽»¨Ö±²¥ Library’s 600th anniversary.Â
Some of the world’s most valuable books and manuscripts – texts which have altered the very fabric of our understanding – will go on display in Cambridge this week as Cambridge ̽»¨Ö±²¥ Library celebrates its 600th birthday with a once-in-a-lifetime exhibition of its greatest treasures.
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