Life and Mind Building, South Parks Road, Oxford OX1 3EL
Dr Beth Mortimer
Come join us for a fascinating evening at the Life and Mind Building where we will delve into the wonders of animals seismic senses. This in-person event, which will also be available online via webinar, will be chaired by Head of Department Professor Martin Maiden who will introduce Dr Beth Mortimer for an exciting talk on the fascinating world of animals with the ability to detect surface vibrations – a remarkable sense we call seismic sensing. From spiders that shake their webs and sing love songs, to elephants that rumble the ground when there's danger, many species use vibrations to communicate.
Whether you're a member of our alumni, a biology enthusiast, a student looking for inspiration, or just curious about the natural world, this event is perfect for you.
Discover how detecting vibrations generated by elephants in the African savannah can aid in their conservation, and how the unique sensitivity of spiders could inspire new robotic systems that use vibrations as an information source.
After the talk we will have tea and coffee available, along with the Seismic Senses exhibit which travelled to the Royal Society Summer Science Festival last July, where you will be able to experience what the animals feel yourself.
