The international workshop "Plant Humanities and Botanical Collections" aims to explore the potential of interdisciplinary research concerning the world of plants and their relationship with humankind, using historical collections housed in museums and botanical gardens as a starting point. A dialogue between the ongoing research of the History of Science group at the Padua Botanical Museum and the Plant Humanities research at the Royal Holloway Centre for the GeoHumanities, featuring contributions from internationally renowned experts.

The event is organised in collaboration with the the Department of Historical and Geographic Sciences and the Ancient world, the University of Padua Botanical Garden, the MoHu Centre, the University Museum Centre and the and the Royal Holloway Centre for the GeoHumanities.

"Plant Humanities and Botanical Collections" takes place on Monday 15th April, from 9.15am to 5.30pm at the Botanical Theatre. Participation is free, booking required.

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