Would you like a talk in your school on why evolution is interesting?

I am a regular speaker for the Speakers for Schools Program.  If you would like me to  come and speak at your school about evolution, just ask.

Is human evolution speeding up or slowing down?

My Ted-Ed video is here.

Ever wondered why we have so much DNA?

Online you can find a recording of a Tedx talk that I presented on why we have so much DNA.  You can find it here.

What is a gene exactly?

For my explanation of the two meanings of “gene” you can find it here or by subscribing (free) to FutureLearn’s MOOC, Inside Cancer.

Why do people vary in their attitudes to science?

See my Academic Minute podcast here.

Our Understanding and teaching evolution MOOC

We have a MOOC on Understanding and teaching evolution.  This is aimed at 14-16 year olds, and primary school teachers to give a decent grounding in the subject.  However many other teachers and members of the public find it helpful. The primary school lesson plans (thoroughly tested and with large effect size) are here...

Primary school evolution teaching resources - complete lesson plans

We have developed a series of lesson plans for use with 10 year olds.  These we have extensively validated. The archives are rather large so will take some time to download. To access them please follow the links here and here.  If that proves unsuccessful just email me and I’ll send a different link.

Education in action speaking events

I often speak at Education in Action in the A level biology sessions. 

Book talks

There are many online talks about my book, The Evolution of Imperfection.  You can find some here, and here, and here and here, and here, and here