Discovering how our Genes shape Learning and Cognition

Speaker: Prof. Robert Plomin
Professor of Behavioural Genetics Social, Genetic and Developmental Psychiatry Centre, Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience, King’s College

How much of intelligence and learning ability is inherited? Can DNA help explain why people learn differently? In this engaging Zoom presentation, Robert Plomin will discuss the revolutionary findings emerging from behavioural genetics and cognitive research. Drawing on decades of evidence from twin studies and genomic science, he is likely to explore the genetic foundations of cognition, educational attainment and personality. Professor Plomin argues that inherited differences play a far larger role in human development than many people realise, while chance experiences may matter more than shared family environment. The talk promises to illuminate both the science and the controversy surrounding genetics and human potential, making it essential for anyone interested in education, psychology, neuroscience and the future of learning.

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