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University of Southampton to Host Evening Exploring Whales Through Science, Art, and Law

 Formfees 21/01/2025

University of Southampton experts will bring together science, art, and law for an evening of talks and performances to explore the diverse worlds created by whales.

The event, called Ocean Giants , will highlight the far-reaching impact of these majestic creatures on our planet.

It will take place on Thursday 6 February as part of Winchester Cathedral’s brand new exhibition, Whales – which is sponsored by the University’s Southampton Marine & Maritime Institute (SMMI) and will feature three monumental sculptures of sperm whales created by artist Tessa Campbell Fraser.

The SMMI is a unique, internationally recognised centre of excellence for research, innovation, and education. As an interdisciplinary research institute, it connects partners to researchers from across the University of Southampton to address challenges in marine and coastal environments and human use of the oceans.

Professor Damon Teagle, Director of the SMMI, said: “We are truly delighted to be supporting the Whales art installation, and to be leading some of the associated events. Whales are the giants of our oceans that play extraordinary roles in shaping the world’s ecosystems and cultures, and even legal landscapes.

“Research at the University of Southampton continues to reveal fascinating insights into the significance of these majestic creatures, and we will explore some of these at our Ocean Giants event as part of Whales at Winchester Cathedral.”

Clare Lean, Corporate Partnership Manager at Winchester Cathedral, added: “On meeting Professor Damon Teagle, we immediately recognised the SMMI’s potential to enhance this event. Through collaborative efforts, we have developed engaging opportunities for our audience to interact with their esteemed researchers and gain a deeper understanding of their groundbreaking work.

“They have worked diligently visiting the cathedral, gaining invaluable insights into how we work. We look forward to welcoming them along with their students to participate in Whales”.

Whales runs from 22 January until 26 February.

 

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