Living Better: Interactive Research Showcase

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About this event

Artificial intelligence is transforming the way we think about cognition, but problem-solving and learning are not exclusive to machines or humans. Corvids—members of the crow family—are renowned for their remarkable cognitive abilities, including tool use, memory, and social reasoning. Studying these birds offers valuable insights into how cognition evolves and functions in the natural world.

Join Prof. Wascher as she explores the complex cognitive abilities of corvids and what they reveal about the diversity of minds in nature. By examining how these birds learn, adapt, and solve problems, we can better understand the mechanisms underlying cognition and what makes flexible and innovative thinking possible.

About our speaker

Claudia Wascher is a Professor of Behavioural Biology at ARU. Professor Wascher’s research focusses on the evolution of social behaviour and cognition across species, particularly birds. She is internationally recognised for pioneering studies on self-control, communication, and individual differences in animal cognition.

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Event presented as part of the Cambridge Festival.