“Beyond the authorized version of the history of genetics another option emerges.” | Gregory Radick explains why the mistaken idea that genes determine character traits was allowed to persist. iai.tv/articles/your-…

Did you know that 2024 marks the 150th Anniversary of the founding of the Yorkshire College of Science, precursor to the @universityleeds? Well, now you do! Exactly 150 years ago the “Bradford Observer” reported: “the first session will commence on Monday, October 26th, 1874”.

Five years before it opened the Yorkshire College of Science was just a gleam in the eye of the Yorkshire Board of Education! It was developed "to supply instruction in science applicable to the industrial arts, especially engineering, manufactures, and agriculture." #histsci

Today our weekly Work-in-Progress seminar features PhD researcher Stefan Bernhardt-Radu, speaking about “From Oxford Biology to Julian Huxley’s Understanding of Animal Sexual Characters” #histsci #hps #histSTM hpsleeds.wordpress.com/category/wip-s…

Fab to be with our former PhD student Emily Herring – along with lots of other former Leodensians – at the launch in London of her wonderful new book on Henri Bergson, HERALD OF A RESTLESS WORLD, basicbooks.uk/titles/emily-h…

“Radick recounts every twist and turn of the debate, and his account of the Bateson-Weldon stand-off is surely definitive”: Lorraine Daston on DISPUTED INHERITANCE in the London Review of Books – lrb.co.uk/the-paper/v46/…

Staying for the Q+A at the #ASHG24 Presidential symposium had rewards including Gregory Radick answer about the doubts about Mendel’s veracity. Points out no one raised concerns about Mendel until 1960s and the cultural happenings of the day have contributed to those arguments.

In the latest episode of the podcast, Lorraine Daston speaks to Thomas Jones about the work of Gregor Mendel and historical debates over genetic determinism. Listen here: lrb.co.uk/podcasts-and-v…

Did you catch the announcement on Mersenne about research funding opportunities Leeds Uni PRHS? We'd love to hear from you if you are interested in exploring the possibility of postgraduate study with us. jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/wa-jis…

We’re back from #ASHG24 and released our recap on the podcast! Dive into the highlights including a new view on Mendel’s peas 🌱 and insights on #SickleCell genetics 🧬 Tune in to episode #314 of DNA Today! 🎧 dnapodcast.com/episodes/2024/… #Genetics #ASHG ASHG

Today we’re welcoming Dr Edward Gillian for our HPS Visiting Speaker Seminar: “William Whewell and the Science of Architectural History” #histsci 3.15pm at Botany House, 1.03

And nextdoor - the splendid Edward Baines Memorial Wing. Lovely to actually be on campus HPS Leeds - 4.5 years late! Due to lockdown, despite being a postdoc here, I never actually made it to the buildings… And great fun discussing William Whewell

Congratulations to Prof Gregory Radick on being named the JBS Haldane Lecturer! His exceptional work exploring the history and philosophy of science enriches our understanding of genetics and beyond. genetics.org.uk/medals-and-pri…

As we sign off for the festive break, a little teaser for what's coming from us in 2025! Our first full episode, on geology, will land on Monday 20th January. open.spotify.com/show/6HLkhHCaI… The Science of 1875 - a podcast in the history of science, technology and medicine! #histsci

One of the very best books I read over the last 12-18 months or so was Greg Radick's brilliant "Disputed inheritance", here's a brief Amazon review saying why anyone truly interested in the origins of genetics, and its potential futures, should read it amazon.co.uk/review/RU1H1Z6…

Our new podcast - The Science of 1875 - explores what science was like 150 years ago when the Yorkshire College of Science was inaugurated. New episodes every fortnight from 20 January. Listen to the trailer here: open.spotify.com/show/6HLkhHCaI… #histsci University of Leeds Leeds Uni PRHS

Our academic researchers have been awarded a total of four Arts and Humanities Research Council Collaborative Doctoral Awards through different routes. These will be advertised for fully-funded study starting in October 2025, with application processes to start soon. Watch this space! #histsci

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