WelcomeA Forum for Natural History
At the Linnean Society of London we are driven by a single purpose as outlined in our first charter, 200 years ago:
The cultivation of the Science of Natural History in all its branches
Today more than ever the Society is an important contemporary organisation encouraging debate, research, publications, meetings, as well as maintaining internationally important historical collections in the biological sciences.
If you are not already a member we do hope that you will still attend our events (which are open to members and non-members alike), or use our email update service - linnean-news - to stay in touch.
Anyone interested in our work is welcome to join the Society. Those with ideas, comments, suggestions or questions are also encouraged to make contact.
Latest News
The need for evidence based conservationFellows and guests of the Linnean Society of London welcomed Professor Bill Sutherland from the University of Cambridge on June 17th 2010 to speak on “The need for evidence-based conservation”. This lecture was part of a series of meetings at the Society during 2010, linked to the International Year of Biodiversity.
Published: 28th July 2010
Sequencing the Red and the DeadIn a joint meeting of the Linnean Society of London and the Natural History Museum held on 10th June 2010, an audience of nearly 100 people considered the significant advances and possibilities associated with genetic sequencing techniques particularly as applied to organisms under threat of extinction or already extinct.
Published: 28th July 2010
The Linnean Society of London's 222nd Anniversary Meeting 2010The 222nd Anniversary Meeting took place on Monday 24th May 2010. The Society was very pleased to admit six Fellows, to elect a new Foreign Member and to make awards to a number of distinguished biologists.
Published: 3rd June 2010
New publication
Letters to Linnaeus
Edited by Sandra Knapp and Quentin Wheeler
What would we write today to a man who changed the face of natural science?
In 1758 Carl Linnaeus published Systema Naturae, in which he named all of life as he knew it. Over 250 years his binomial system, beautiful and powerful in its simplicity and adaptability, has enabled universal communication about nature. The letters collected in this book reveal Linnaeus’ personal impact, advances and developments in science since his death, the profound impact he has had on generations of naturalists and what we might expect in the next 250 years. The result is a fitting tribute to Linnaeus and his legacy. Letters to Linnaeus are written with individualistic humour, passion, and conviction making them a uniquely enjoyable read as well as an introduction to some of the theoretical and practical debates that surround systematic biology today.
Priced at only £15 + p&p
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The Linnean Society of London is taking part in the world-wide celebrations of 2010 as the International Year of Biodiversity. The diversity of life on earth is crucial for human well-being and now is the time to act to preserve it. For information on events, initiatives and exhibitions across the UK visit www.biodiversityislife.net.
Find out how the Linnean Society of London is involved in the world-wide celebration
Available PodcastsForthcoming Meetings
16th September Genetic changes that make new species
18th September
7th October
21st October The NERC Taxonomy and Systematic Review
23rd November Plagues and people in the modern world
2nd December Unravelling the links between Natural History collections: the J.C. Mutis case
13th December George's Christmas Carol - Yule be glad you came
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