Psychologist Katie Slocombe will talk about human and chimpanzee speech at a Speakezee York lecture in The Basement, City Screen, next week.
The lecturer from the University of York will discuss vocal communication between chimpanzees and how this may help understand how human language evolved.
The session on Friday February 12 begins at 7.30pm and tickets are available from the City Screen booking office and website.
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