Gilly Forrester

@gillyforrester.bsky.social

Prof of comparative cognition investigating how we evolved & develop cognitive abilities (w/wo neurodiverse conditions) Researching brains & behaviours of human infants & children, gorillas, chimpanzees & orangutans. Passionate about science communication

Last chance to book tix for @pintofscience.uk at Linnean! Join us for science talks on stressed apes and gay giraffes, AND an animal kingdom themed drag show - book tickets at link below. 🍻 Talks and show by @gillyforrester.bsky.social .bsky.social and Bi-Curious George. Book here: bit.ly/427wu0Y

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From gay giraffes to stressed apes - join us at the Linnean Society for science talks and a drag show! We will be exploring under our skin through thermal …

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Thank you BBC Radio4 & Victoria Gill, for inviting me to talk about the late primatologist Dian Fossey -who focused the world's attention on critically endangered mountain gorillas. 40yrs on from her murder they have rebounded approx 250 to 1000 thanks to her legacy www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

BBC Inside Science - How did President Trump transform science in 2025? - BBC Sounds

President Trump continues to shake up science. We look at the impact it’s already having.

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Less than 2 weeks until the next live science panel show! THINK AGAIN! hosted by BBC broadcaster Claudia Hammond -with panellists from the University of Sussex. The topic is the science of: LAUGHTER, LIES AND GAMBLING 🤭🤥🎰 18th November, Ironworks Studios Brighton For tickets scan QR code below 👇

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We had loads of fun at Green Man Festival recording BBC Radio4 Inside Science episode on 'why do we love to play games?' with Victoria Gill. Pleasure meeting panelists: The Traitors faithful Jaz Singh and mathematician Dr Katie Steckles. The episode airs this afternoon www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...

BBC Radio 4 - BBC Inside Science, Why do we love to play games?

The science and maths of playing The Traitors recorded at Green Man Festival.

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Do you recognise her? It's because we're related. Just like you and me she has thoughts, emotions, desires, friendships, joy, grief and everything in between. When we learn about what it means to be human we are also learning what it means to be ape.

Today we must say goodbye to Jane Goodall. However, for millions like me, her messaging and her work to learn about and conserve chimpanzees will continue. Thank you Jane, for a lifetime of dedication, passion and tireless effort to help us to connect with and protect our cousins.

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