Megalosaurus! Where Dinosaur Science Began, Tuesday 28th October

a talk by Dr Emma Nicholls, Palaeontologist,
Oxford University Museum of Natural History

Join us for an exploration of the first ever dinosaur to be scientifically named and described.
How did an enigmatic toothy fossil from Oxfordshire kickstart the last 200 years of global dinosaur research and fandom, and what do we know now about these animals, compared with two centuries years ago?

You will also hear why the vertebrate palaeontology collections at OUMNH are of global importance, as well as some exciting stories about the Museum’s recent dinosaur-related discoveries.

28th October 2025

6.30 – 7.30 pm

Westwood Room, Oxford University Museum of Natural History (OUMNH)
All welcome – free to attend. No need to book.
For visitor information see https://oumnh.ox.ac.uk/visit-us
The Oxford University Museum of Natural History, Parks Road
Oxford, OX1 3PW