Differences in race may seem obvious to the eye, but is there any scientific basis underlying skin colour? Contemporary science is split on this complex question. The use of 'race' in science is loaded with a dangerous past, so should we confine it to the history books?

Speakers

Raj Bhopal, Professor of Public Health Public Health Sciences Section, University of Edinburgh
Kenan Malik, writer, lecturer and broadcaster
Chris Tyler-Smith, Evolutionary Biologist, Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute

This event is fully booked.

To accompany the 'Identity' exhibition.