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Dismantle pseudoscientific racism with Adam Rutherford, geneticist and science communicator specialising in genetics, race and eugenics. Adam helps audiences understand how genetics undermines racist arguments while revealing the shared biological story of humanity. Royal Society David Attenborough Award recipient and BBC broadcaster who lectures at University College London.

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Geneticist specialising in race and eugenics research
BBC presenter of Inside Science and Curious Cases
Royal Society David Attenborough Award for public engagement

Adam Rutherford is a geneticist, broadcaster and author who specialises in the intersection of genetics, race and eugenics. His research has spanned evolutionary genetics, developmental biology and the history of scientific racism. Adam serves as President of Humanists UK and lectures in Biology and Society at University College London, where he teaches the history of eugenics and race science. He presents BBC Radio 4's Start the Week and co-hosts The Curious Cases of Rutherford and Fry, now in its 20th series. His books include the Sunday Times bestseller How to Argue with a Racist and Control: The Dark History and Troubling Present of Eugenics. He received the Royal Society David Attenborough Award for public engagement with science in 2021. Drawing on research in genetics, history, and science communication, Adam examines how biological science has been misused to justify racism and inequality. His talks connect cutting-edge genetics with the social and historical forces that shape scientific ideas, helping audiences understand both the power and the limits of biological explanations. He has consulted on films including the Oscar-winning Ex Machina and contributed over a hundred articles to publications including The Guardian and The Telegraph. His presentations combine rigorous research with accessible explanations that equip people to navigate discussions about identity, ancestry and human difference. Book Adam to bring rigorous science, historical insight, and engaging storytelling to conversations about genetics, society, and human identity.

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Adam Rutherford blends rigorous genetics research with powerful storytelling to reveal how science shapes our understanding of race, identity and society. Book Adam to give your audience clear, engaging insights that challenge myths and inspire informed conversations.

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Adam [Rutherford] was very funny and great to have as an after-dinner speaker.

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We have been lucky enough to have Adam visit our school twice as a guest lecturer, as part of our outreach and enrichment programme. His lectures have been thoroughly enjoyed by parents and students alike, so much so that each year when reading through dozens of biology-related personal statements, I notice our students referring directly to Adam's talks, and how they have inspired further independent research or how they link to their chosen degree specialism.

Ayala Daisley

Ayala Daisley Colchester Royal Grammar School

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