# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Lines in the Sand: 200 years of Alfred Russel Wallace OM FRS
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 31 Aug, 2023 at 06:00 pm – Thu, 31 Aug, 2023 at 07:30 pm
- **Event Description**: An event marking 200 years since the birth of Alfred Russel Wallace OM FRS, co-proposer of the theory of evolution by natural selection.About this EventJoin the Royal Society of South Australia and the Royal Geographical Society of South Australia for a scientific forum on the biogeography of Australia and Asia being held as part of National Science Week 2023.  This jointly hosted forum will explore the theme and legacy of Alfred Russel Wallace who proposed a theory of evolution at the same time as Darwin and after whom the Wallace Line is named.This year marks 200 years since the birth of Wallace.Wallace proposed a theory of evolution at the same time as Darwin, but his contribution to the science of evolution remains less celebrated. The Wallace line is a boundary proposed in 1859 by Wallace to separate the biogeographical realms of SE Asia and Australia. To the west of the Line are found organisms related to Asiatic species; to the east, a mixture of species of Asian and Australian origins exist.The event will be introduced by Leigh Radford OAM, RGSSA President. Speakers include Dr Kate Sanders and Dr James Nankivell from the University of Adelaide, Dr Kai Tea from the University of Sydney and Australian Museum Research Institute, and Dr Kevin Rowe from Museums Victoria. Each speaker will give a brief presentation followed by a panel discussion to which the audience will be invited to contribute.The event  starts at 6pm but will be preceded by light refreshments from 5:00 pm.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/adelaide/lines-in-the-sand-200-years-of-alfred-russel-wallace-om-frs/10000693784406837
- **Event Categories**: business
- **Interested Audience**: 
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## Ticket Details

- **Ticket Price Range**: min: 10, max: 20, currency: AUD

## Event venue details

- **city**: Adelaide
- **state**: SA
- **country**: Australia
- **location**: Hetzel Room, Institute Building
- **lat**: -34.9213627
- **long**: 138.6018235
- **full address**: Hetzel Room, Institute Building, Cnr Kintore Avenue and North Terrace, Adelaide, Australia

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Lines in the Sand: 200 years of Alfred Russel Wallace OM FRS being held?
  - **A:** Lines in the Sand: 200 years of Alfred Russel Wallace OM FRS takes place on Thu, 31 Aug, 2023 at 06:00 pm to Thu, 31 Aug, 2023 at 07:30 pm at Hetzel Room, Institute Building, Cnr Kintore Avenue and North Terrace, Adelaide, Australia.
- **Q**: How much do tickets cost for Lines in the Sand: 200 years of Alfred Russel Wallace OM FRS?
  - **A:** Ticket prices for Lines in the Sand: 200 years of Alfred Russel Wallace OM FRS range from AUD 10 to AUD 20 depending on the ticket type. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityLines in the sand. RSSA MEMBERS ONLY PRICEAUD 10AvailableLines in the sand. RSSA NON-MEMBERS PRICEAUD 20Available
- **Q**: Who is organizing Lines in the Sand: 200 years of Alfred Russel Wallace OM FRS?
  - **A:** Lines in the Sand: 200 years of Alfred Russel Wallace OM FRS is organized by Royal Society of South Australia.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Lines in the Sand: 200 years of Alfred Russel Wallace OM FRS is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Adelaide, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Lines in the Sand: 200 years of Alfred Russel Wallace OM FRS sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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