This event is hosted online by the Berkshire Mammal Group in association with the Cole Museum of Zoology. Nearly all mammals have whiskers ā sensory tactile hairs, also known as vibrissae. In fact, whiskers are only truly absent in a handful of species, including humans. However, much of what we know about whiskers comes from […]
What do lichens and drones have to do with dinosaur bones? Come along and listen to Dr Brian Pickles talk about his exciting dinosaur discovery in Dinosaur Provincial Park (Alberta, Canada) in 2021. He will also be discussing the biodiversity of the dinosaur-dominated Late Cretaceous ecosystems (77-75 million years ago) and his research on the […]
Photo credit: Peter West Carey The Berkshire Mammal Group and the Cole Museum of Zoology are hosting the University of Readingās Dr. Manuela Gonzalez-Suarez. Manuela is a conservation biologist doing mostly large-scale computational research now, but for her PhD Manuela worked in the field with a charming marine mammal: the California sea lion. During this […]
Join us as Professor Jon Gibbins explores some of the Cole Museum specimens and their links to biomedicine. It might seem surprising, but the origins of some medicines that we use today lie in the clever chemical tricks that animals use to survive. We will learn about the amazing ways that animals, from insects to […]
Hosted by the Berkshire Mammal Group, this talk about Forest Management and Red Squirrel Conservation will be presented by Dr Louise de Raad, and will take place online via Microsoft Teams. The talk is free for members of the Berkshire Mammal Group, and Ā£4 for non-members. For more information, see www.berksmammals.org.uk. To register for tickets, […]
This event has been POSTPONED. Dr Neil Gostling from the University of Southampton has named three new species of dinosaur! Join Neil for an evening of discussion about the diverse dinosaur record on the Isle of Wight and gain some insights into his work on extinct mammals from Wales. Booking is essential as spaces are […]
We will be OPEN on Saturday May 13th, 10-3:30, as part of the University of Reading's Community Festival. To take part in the festival, you will need to register your interest in attending. You can see the full programme in this PDF document. You don't need to register or book to visit the museum - […]
Have you ever wondered why plants smell? Or how you can help hedgehogs and insects thrive in your own garden? On Thursday 1st June, the Cole Museum is welcoming the public to a series of free talks and events as part ofĀ Wild About Reading; a 3 day event celebrating nature across Reading. We will […]
From now until December, the Cole Museum is celebrating the release of Katherine Rundellās book āThe Golden Mole and Other Vanishing Treasureā available in paperback from 2nd November, and you could be in with a chance of winning a signed copy of the book! The Golden Mole is a fascinating bestiary of the worldās most […]
From 11am-5pm on Saturday 18th May, as part of the University of Reading Community Festival, the Cole Museum of Zoology will be opening its doors to welcome everyone to our Dinosaur Day! We will be hosting some fascinating talks given by our researchers, and you will have the opportunity to talk to some of our […]