Redfining Extinction

The Royal Institution of Great Britain , 21 Albemarle Street , London, W1S 4BS

Redfining Extinction

21 Albemarle Street , London, W1S 4BS

This show is for over 16's only. ID may be required at the door.
Description

Traditionally, if a species becomes extinct, it is gone forever. But new and extraordinary opportunities for rewilding and de-extinction are transforming how de-extinction might be achieved. Whenever de-extinction hits the headlines, the stories tend to focus on the past, whether reviving lost species or recreating ecosystems.

Historian of science Sadiah Qureshi will explore the history of de-extinction, and whether it offers a chance of building radically different futures and not just a means of reversing extinction. De-extinction may redefine what counts as extinction in technical, philosophical and emotional terms and possibly even what it means to be alive.

How To Get Your Tickets

1. Book your desired number of tickets and await an email from us confirming your order. This is NOT a ticket.

2. Present your confirmation on arrival at the venue. Ensure that you take personal ID with you or you may be turned away

Pricing Information

• No further payment applies beyond the TFG booking fee

Additional Information

• For further event information please visit here

Accessibility Information

• Please note: We recommend, where you have specific access requirements, bookings are made directly through the event organiser, however, we are here to assist where possible. Please get in touch with us prior to booking if you have access requirements. For accessibility information please visit here

Key Terms of Sale

• Tickets are non-refundable / non-exchangeable
• Tickets cannot be resold or transferred
• The account holder must be in attendance at the event
These are the key terms. Full terms apply and are available here

Genre
Dates & times

Saturday, 13 Jun 2026 7:00pm to 8:30pm

Important information - please read

Traditionally, if a species becomes extinct, it is gone forever. But new and extraordinary opportunities for rewilding and de-extinction are transforming how de-extinction might be achieved. Whenever de-extinction hits the headlines, the stories tend to focus on the past, whether reviving lost species or recreating ecosystems.

Historian of science Sadiah Qureshi will explore the history of de-extinction, and whether it offers a chance of building radically different futures and not just a means of reversing extinction. De-extinction may redefine what counts as extinction in technical, philosophical and emotional terms and possibly even what it means to be alive.

How To Get Your Tickets

1. Book your desired number of tickets and await an email from us confirming your order. This is NOT a ticket.

2. Present your confirmation on arrival at the venue. Ensure that you take personal ID with you or you may be turned away

Pricing Information

• No further payment applies beyond the TFG booking fee

Additional Information

• For further event information please visit here

Accessibility Information

• Please note: We recommend, where you have specific access requirements, bookings are made directly through the event organiser, however, we are here to assist where possible. Please get in touch with us prior to booking if you have access requirements. For accessibility information please visit here

Key Terms of Sale

• Tickets are non-refundable / non-exchangeable
• Tickets cannot be resold or transferred
• The account holder must be in attendance at the event
These are the key terms. Full terms apply and are available here

This show is for over 16's only. ID may be required at the door.
Genre
Tickets
You may purchase a maximum of 4 tickets for this event.

Free Ticket

£2.95 Booking fee per person

Location

The Royal Institution of Great Britain

21 Albemarle Street

London

W1S 4BS

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