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Discourse: The science of happiness

Wed 26 Jun 2024

Renowned psychologist Bruce Hood provides a neuroscience-grounded and transformative insight into rewiring our thinking and

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Talks and shows

How games shape our reality

Sat 15 Jun 2024

Kelly Clancy explores games' impact on war, AI, and democracy, arguing our fascination with games unveils the essence of human

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Talks and shows

SOLD OUT - The balanced brain: The science of mental health

Mon 04 Mar 2024

Uncover the science of mental health with Camilla Nord, lead at the Mental Health Neuroscience programme at the University of

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Discourses

SOLD OUT - Discourse: How the brain shapes reality

Fri 26 Jan 2024

This event is sold out in-person. Join philosopher and cognitive scientist Andy Clark as he unveils a ground-breaking theory.

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How did consciousness evolve? - with Nicholas Humphrey

Find out how consciousness is generated in the human brain - and discover the evidence suggesting some animals are also sentient

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Talks and shows

From Artificial intelligence to Hybrid Intelligence

Tue 24 Oct 2023

Discover what Hybrid Intelligence is and why we'll need it.

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Livestream
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Talks and shows

Unpicking the paradox of the perfection trap

Thu 14 Sep 2023

Discover how we can create a culture that celebrates the joys of imperfection, in the face of becoming burntout.

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Livestream
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Talks and shows

I've been thinking: Seeking a life of the mind

Tue 03 Oct 2023

Join Daniel C Dennett, renowned philosopher, in a captivating event at the Ri.

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Brain

What is dopamine?

Get a better understanding of one of the brain's most important neurochemicals – dopamine. Discover its role, effects, and how

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Talks and shows

Foolproof: A psychologist’s guide to tackling misinformation

Tue 01 Aug 2023

Explore the exciting and unexpected ways behavioural psychology can help tackle misinformation.

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