1:30pm-2:20pm on Sunday 30 March1:30pm-2:20pm on Saturday 29 March
Times shown are in GMT (UTC +0) up to the 26th March. For events on or after 27th March times are in BST (UTC +1).
Department of Psychology, Ground Floor Lecture Theatre, Downing Street, CB2 3EB
Rats are not only adorable but also surprisingly talented—they can drive tiny vehicles and even assist in detecting bombs! But what about rats or other animals coming to each other’s rescue?
In this lecture, we’ll dive into the fascinating world of these fluffy rodents and their extraordinary ability to care for one another. Together, we'll explore what drives animals (and us) to help others and uncover the science of empathy in the animal kingdom. We’ll uncover the foundations of empathy: what happens within us when we witness someone in distress and feel compelled to help. We’ll also explore which species demonstrate prosocial behaviors, and when these behaviors might not occur.
Join us for this fascinating lecture on empathy and prosocial behaviour in rats, humans, and other species. It promises to be an engaging journey into the science of empathy, behavior, and the unexpected kindness found in the animal kingdom!
Talk by Estherina Trachtenberg (linkedin.com/in/estherina-trachtenberg-8310ba141) – Postdoctoral researcher at the MRC-CBU, lecturer, and popular science writer.
Event hosted by the Dept. of Psychology (www.psychol.cam.ac.uk).
