Instytut Biologii i Ewolucji Człowieka, Wydział Biologii, Uniwersytet im. Adama Mickiewicza w Poznaniu Institute seminars
01.06.2026
Dear All,
We warmly invite you to an open seminar organized by the Institute of Human Biology and Evolution. Our guest will be Prof. Chris Haufe from Case Western Reserve University, who will deliver a lecture entitled: “Illusory Riches: the False Promise of Evolutionary Psychology”.
📅 Monday, June 1st
🕒 15:00 CET
💻 online / Microsoft Teams
Join the meeting here:
Microsoft Teams meeting
Meeting ID: 373 920 488 155 691
Passcode: Lx2jX6is
Seminar abstract:
In this talk, Prof. Haufe will offer a critical examination of evolutionary psychology, discussing its assumptions, methodological limitations, and broader claims regarding the explanation of human behaviour and cognition through evolutionary theory.
Best regards,
Julia E. Wahl
29.05.2026
Dear All,
I’d like to announce that this Friday (29 May), the seminar will be given by a member of our Institute, Ms Anna Walczak. The title of the seminar is “Microevolutionary Changes in the Human Facial Skeleton from Medieval to Modern Times.” Due to a safety drill, the seminar will begin at 9:30 a.m. (Small Auditorium).
On the same day, at 10:00 a.m., same room, immediately following Anna’s presentation, there will be another seminar hosted by Sylwia Łukasik, featuring Dorota Żabnicka: “New Perspectives on Subadult Decedents Using a Multivariate Lens.”
A short note about our guest: Dorota Żabnicka is a doctoral student pursuing a Ph.D. in anthropology (University of Nevada, USA). Her focus lies in biological anthropology, studying subadult decedents through their skeletal remains. In her Ph.D. project, Dorota aims to extend knowledge of subadult skeletal variation, factors affecting skeletal growth, and skeletal plasticity.
The seminars should conclude around 10:30–10:45 a.m., so we will finish before the drill beginning at 11:00 a.m.
Best regards,
Julia E. Wahl
14.05.2026
Dear All,
Szanowni Państwo,
We warmly invite you to the next seminar organised by the Institute of Human Biology and Evolution.
Serdecznie zapraszamy na kolejne seminarium Instytutu Biologii i Ewolucji Człowieka.
🧠 Elusive Cures: Why Neuroscience Hasn’t Solved Brain Disorders
Prof. Nicole Rust
Department of Psychology, University of Pennsylvania
📅 Date: 14 May 2026 (Thursday)
🕐 Time: 13:00 (CET)
💻 Online (MS Teams)
👉 Join the meeting:
https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/383703035851984?p=axkrGus4XV1Z1arhms
Meeting ID: 383 703 035 851 984
Passcode: nv7PK7n4
Abstract:
In this talk, Prof. Rust will discuss why major advances in neuroscience have not yet translated into effective treatments for many brain disorders. The seminar will explore conceptual and methodological challenges in linking neural mechanisms to clinical outcomes and reflect on future directions for the field.
Our seminar will be held in English.
Seminarium odbędzie się w języku angielskim.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Do zobaczenia!
Best regards,
Julia E. Wahl