THE origin of our species will go under the spotlight at an Oxford University talk.

Oxford academic Dr Eleanor Scerri will host the talk 'The Messy Story of Human Origins' on Wednesday.

She will present and discuss all of the latest data and theories about how humans came into being.

It will be held at the Museum of Natural History, Parks Road, Oxford, between 6.3pm and 7.30pm.

To register your attendance at the free event visit ox.ac.uk