Colwyn Trevarthen tells of how his parents encouraged him in his enthusiasm for the marvellous plants and animals of his New Zealand homeland, with the result that he initially specialised in botany, evolutionary biology, animal ethology and physiology at the Universities of Auckland and Otago.
He says that he was 'incredibly lucky' to be awarded a studentship to read for a PhD at the California Institute of Technology, where he worked with Roger Sperry on brain function. (Sperry was to win a Nobel Prize in 1981 for his work on the different functions of the brain's hemispheres.) While continuing research on brain function, by now in Marseille, France, Colwyn met Jerome Bruner, who invited him to Harvard University in Boston.
Register now to continue reading
Thank you for visiting Nursery World and making use of our archive of more than 35,000 expert features, subject guides, case studies and policy updates. Why not register today and enjoy the following great benefits:
What's included
-
Free access to 4 subscriber-only articles per month
-
Unlimited access to news and opinion
-
Email newsletter providing activity ideas, best practice and breaking news
Already have an account? Sign in here