About the September 2009 Charles Darwin Symposium
The year 2009 marks the 200th anniversary of the birth of Charles Darwin and the 150th anniversary of his work The Origin of Species.
Through a combination of meticulous observation and innovative thinking, Darwin developed an explanation for the incredible variety of living things: that evolution is driven by natural selection.
This Symposium will provide an opportunity to appreciate, debate, and even challenge Darwin’s findings, and will bring together an exciting range of speakers from around the globe.
Charles Darwin’s scientific knowledge and rigour, acquired through human curiosity and ingenuity, have contributed significantly to the advancement of humanity.
About the Charles Darwin Symposium
Charles Darwin Symposia are an initiative of the Charles Darwin University/Northern Territory Government Partnership Agreement and are supported by the NT Government.
The symposia are designed to encourage lively and informed debate on issues of importance to all Territorians. Through the symposia, the University seeks to engage with the wider community, inviting members of the public to participate in the debates, airing diverse points of view, and seeking to reach understandings on the issues under scrutiny.
The organisers of the symposia invite community leaders, academics and other experts from across the nation and internationally, to address the topics that are the focus of each symposia.
Opportunities are provided for the public to comment, question and critique the experts, as well as present their own perspectives on the matters at hand.
