From our trusty pet dog to the apples we eat, the speciesÌýaround us have shaped our world.Ìý
Biological anthropologist, writer and broadcasterÌýProfessor Alice Roberts has uncovered the fascinating history of familiar species with wild pasts in her bookÌýTamed, telling theÌýstories of ten species that became our allies.ÌýÌý
She’ll be sharing her insights in two free talks at ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½â€™s upcoming .
We caught up with Alice to chat about Tamed, her connections with BU, and why public engagement is so important.Ìý
Her free talks take place on Saturday 16 June, as part of BU's Ìýat Talbot CampusÌý- with the first talk aimed at audiences 7 and over, and the second talk for those aged 12 and above.Ìý
The 2018ÌýFestival of Learning runs from Saturday 16 – Wednesday 20 June, with over 90 free events and activities on offer at ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ and locations across Dorset.
For more visit theÌýor call 01202 961961.Ìý