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Welcome to a Very Short Introduction soapbox. A short talk lasting 15 minutes from an expert in the field. The talk is free and takes place in Blackwell’s Marquee, next to the Sheldonian Theatre.

Director of the University of Oxford Botanic Garden Timothy Walker gives a concise account of the nature of plants, their variety and classification, their evolution and their practical value. He stresses the need for conservation. Walker has been director of the Botanic Garden for more than 20 years.

Sponsored by Oxford University Press.