Sustainable Development Goals at Baku State University.

Another scientific seminar was organized at the Faculty of Biology of Baku State University (BSU) as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen research activities. The seminar was dedicated to a presentation by Associate Professor Sevinc Humbatova from the Department of Zoology and Physiology on the topic “Social Structure of Primates: The Social Brain Hypothesis.”

During the presentation, the evolutionary foundations of primate social behavior were analyzed in detail. It was noted that primate social systems vary widely, ranging from simple and temporary associations to complex, stable, and multi-level societies. Based on the findings of contemporary scientific research, it was emphasized that the earliest form of social life among primates was not solitary living, but rather pair living. This once again confirms the crucial role of social interactions in the evolutionary process.

In her talk, Associate Professor Sevinc Humbatova addressed the core principles of the social brain hypothesis, highlighting the close relationship between brain size, cognitive abilities, and the complexity of social relationships. It was pointed out that the expansion of social interactions serves as one of the key drivers of brain development, a phenomenon that is particularly evident in primates.

SDG 4 (Quality Education), SDG 15 (Life on Land)