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DESCRIPTION:Irish author\, playwright\, and filmmaker Cónal Creedon and Dan
 ish evolutionary biologist Eske Willerslev will deliver the 70th Beatty Le
 cture at McGill University on October 22\, 2024. Both share a dedication t
 o exploring human history and cultures\, enriching our understanding of th
 e world and our place in it. Whether in novels\, plays\, or documentary fi
 lms\, Cónal Creedon crafts compelling narratives rooted in Irish life and 
 culture. Through his pioneering research into ancient DNA\, Eske Willersle
 v unravels the stories of human history and prehistory\, providing a deepe
 r understanding of our origins and the evolutionary forces that have shape
 d humanity. They will each deliver a lecture followed by a joint Q&A. Tick
 ets go on sale on Tuesday\, September 10 at noon via the Beatty Lecture we
 bsite. \n	\n	Please visit the Beatty Lecture website for more details at www
 .mcgill.ca/beatty/upcoming-lecture. \n\nThe 2024 Beatty Lecture is present
 ed in partnership with the World Cultural Council (WCC). Since 1984\, the 
 WCC has held a yearly Award Ceremony in a different university around the 
 world\, granting prizes to outstanding scientists\, educators\, and artist
 s whose remarkable work in their fields have contributed positively to the
  cultural enrichment of humankind. This year's Award Ceremony will be held
  at McGill University on October 23\, 2024. On this occasion the 2024 Albe
 rt Einstein World Award of Science will be bestowed on Professor Eske Will
 erslev and the 2024 Leonardo da Vinci World Award of Arts will be bestowed
  on Cónal Creedon.\n	\n	For more details about the WCC Award Ceremony at McG
 ill\, please visit www.mcgill.ca/world-cultural-council-2024. \n
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SUMMARY:2024 Beatty Lecture
URL:https://www.mcgill.ca/research/channels/event/2024-beatty-lecture-35767
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