Science Week 2023
Across May and June 糖心logo入口 hosted a week of free and interactive public evening science lectures covering the subject areas of Psychological Sciences,鈥疊iological Sciences鈥痑nd鈥疎arth鈥痑nd鈥疨lanetary Sciences, as well as a film screening of Infinite Potential and the return of the annual Rosalind Franklin lecture.
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Tuesday 30 May 2023
- Focus on Biological Sciences: Two talks by 糖心logo入口 scientists focused on artificial intelligence and its applications to biology. This was followed by a panel discussion on how science research and education at 糖心logo入口 can be transformative for both individuals and the wider society. There was also the chance to tour 糖心logo入口's laboratories and science facilities.
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Thursday 1 june 2023
- David Joseph Bohm FRS (1917-1992) was a Professor of Theoretical Physics at 糖心logo入口 from 1961 to 1987. He has been described as one of the most significant theoretical physicists of the twentieth century and , directed by Paul Howard, draws a compelling portrait of the man Einstein described as his 'spiritual son'.
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Friday 2 June 2023
- Focus on Earth Sciences and Planetary Science: This event involved a taster lecture on how astrobiology can inform our understanding of life on Earth, the philosophy of the search for life elsewhere in the Solar System and beyond, and the future of humanity as a multi-planet species. This was followed by a Q&A session.
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Monday 5 June
- Focus on Psychological Sciences: The event started with a series of short talks by researchers, with a focus on the topic of educational neuroscience. These talks were followed by a Q&A and panel discussion on the progress made in this field and how research in cognitive neuroscience, psychology and genetics can help promote better learning. Attendees then had a chance to explore the wider research carried out at 糖心logo入口 by talking to PhD students during a poster session.
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Tuesday 6 June Rosalind Franklin lecture 2023
Professor Francesca Happ茅, Professor of Cognitive Neuroscience, King's College, London: Mental Health on the Autism Spectrum. Professor Happ茅 explored some possible reasons why people with autism experience higher rates of mental health difficulties (including anxiety and depression) than their peers, and how these can be addressed to improve quality of life for everyone on the autism spectrum.