Looking back on more than 42 years of studying primates and conservation, Dr. Colin Chapman have seen great changes: Some changes are positive and promising, but also some that are totally devastating. Dr. Chapman has worked in Kibale National Park, Uganda for the last 34 years...
We are excited to welcome back Dr. Fred Bercovitch , a former CICASP professor, for the 21st International Primatology Lecture, titled “ Tarzan + Darwin = Conservation + Evolution ”. Dr. Bercovitch will discuss how two books— Tarzan of the Apes...
For the 20th International Primatology Lecture, we welcome Dr. Gladys Kalema-Zikusoka . In her talk, “ Conserving Mountain Gorillas Through a One Health Approach ”, Dr. Kalema-Zikusoka will discuss her work improving the quality of life of people and...
Prof. Patrícia Izar will give the 19th International Primatology Lecture, titled “ On Causes and Consequences of Tool Use: lessons learned from wild capuchin monkeys ”. In this lecture, Dr. Izar will discuss groundbreaking discoveries from long-term research on...
The 18th International Primatology Lecture, titled “ In Search of Our Inner Ape ”, will be a conversation with Prof. Frans de Waal on his ethological approach to studying the behavior of bonobos, chimpanzees, and other primates, and his popular books...
The 17th International Primatology Lecture will be presented by Dr. Janette Wallis. In her talk, titled “ Building an Independent Career in Primatology through Research, Teaching, Conservation Consultation, and Service ”, Dr. Wallis will share her...
In this talk, Professor Anderson will describe aspects of his 40-year-long career as a primatologist. He will present some key “turning points” that ended up shaping his life as a teacher and researcher. Additionally, he will revisit some of the topics on which he has worked,...
Our lecture series continues with the 15th speaker, Professor Thomas Struhsaker . His lecture, entitled “ The Life of a Naturalist ”, will highlight some of Prof. Struhsaker's scientific findings and conservation efforts while...
The 13th speaker in our lecture series will be Prof. Xijun Ni , who is a paleoanthropologist at the Chinese Academy of Sciences. Prof. Ni will present a talk titled " From Archie Boy to Dragon Man: My research experience in tracing the wonder...
Professor Pamela Asquith will be our guest speaker for the 11th International Primatology Lecture: Observing Primatologists: My journey into Japanese Primate Studies . In this lecture, Prof. Asquith will describe her research...
