Lecture: Vignettes of eons past by Nirmal Rajah

Join us for the first meeting of the new season.  This event is open to the public and a great opportunity to socialise with like-minded people, browse our bookstall, sign-up as a member or renew your membership and of course, learn about fossils.  

TIME: Refreshments from 7:00pm, lecture from 7:30pm

VENUE: Alyazya Ballroom 3, Park Hyatt Abu Dhabi Hotel and Villas, Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi

LECTURE TITLE:  Vignettes of eons past by Nirmal Rajah, Education coordinator at Mleiha Archaeological Centre, Sharjah

LECTURE SUMMARY: This talk about fossils will give a brief glimpse into the history of life on planet earth. Nirmal will explain why it is important to learn about the past and how this knowledge can help us in the future.

ABOUT THE SPEAKER:  With degrees in Zoology and Biotechnology, Nirmal Rajah is currently the Education coordinator at Mleiha Archaeological centre in Sharjah. More than passionate palaeontology enthusiast, Nirmal has been collecting and studying fossils for more than a decade. Nirmal believes that the study of fossils can unravel a world of wonder and learning for young, eager minds. In 2015 Nirmal led an expedition to discover fossils in Ariyalur district in Tamil Nadu, India which was later released as the aptly titled documentary ‘’Unearthing the Treasures of Ariyalur’’, the documentary was greatly appreciated within the academic circles in India and abroad.