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We’ve been organising our flagship monthly psychology conferences since December 2017.

If you’re only discovering The Weekend University now, you can find out more about our previous events in the links below.

Many of the older talks are now available via our YouTube Channel and Podcast (on iTunes, Stitcher & Spotify), while new lectures can be accessed with a TWU Membership.

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A Day on Men’s Mental Health

  • Online Conference
  • 30/10/2022
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Dr Nathan Beel

Improving Outcomes for Men in Therapy

Dr Nathan Beel
Terry Real - The Weekend University

Breaking the Secret Cycle of Anger, Shame and Depression

Terrence Real
Eldra Jackson III - The Weekend University

The Work: Moving from Toxic to Evolved Masculinity

Eldra Jackson III
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A Day on Addiction

  • Online Conference
  • 25/09/2022
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Mark Dempster - The Weekend University

Schema Therapy & Addiction Recovery

Mark Dempster
Prof. Marc Lewis, PhD - The Weekend University

Healing Addiction with Internal Family Systems Therapy

Prof Marc Lewis, PhD
Dr Anna Lembke - The Weekend University

Dopamine and The Neurobiology of Addiction

Dr. Anna Lembke
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A Day on Neurodiversity

  • Online Conference
  • 28/08/2022
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Ruth Millman- The Weekend University
Danny van Deurzen Smith- The Weekend University

Working with Neurodiversity in Psychotherapy

Ruth Millman
Danny van Deurzen Smith
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Autism & Trauma

Robert Cox
Dr Russell Ramsay- The Weekend University

Rethinking ADHD

Dr Russell Ramsay, PhD
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A Day on Changing Consciousness

  • University of Greenwich, 10 Stockwell Street Greenwich, London, SE10 9BD, United Kingdom
  • 26/06/2022
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Dr Sam Gandy, PhD - The Weekend University

From Ego-Centric to Eco-Centric: Changing Consciousness through Psychedelics

Dr Sam Gandy, PhD
Dr Philip Goff, PhD- The Weekend University

Panpsychism: Is Everything Conscious?

Dr Philip Goff, PhD
Prof. Donald Hoffman, PhD - The Weekend University

Is Reality an Illusion?

Professor Donald Hoffman, PhD
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A Day on Conscious Relationships

  • Online Conference
  • 24/04/2022
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Alan Robarge - The Weekend University

Healing Attachment Wounds to Create Deep and Lasting Relationships

Alan Robarge
Terry Real- The Weekend University

Relational Mindfulness: From Trauma to Connection

Terry Real
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How to Not Die Alone: Overcoming Your Dating Blindspots

Logan Ury
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A Day on Meaning

  • Online Conference
  • 27/03/2022
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Professor Paul Bloom - The Weekend University

The Surprising Science of Lasting Happiness- Professor Paul Bloom

Professor Paul Bloom
Emily Esfahani Smith- The Weekend University

The 4 Pillars of Meaning- Emily Esfahani Smith

Emily Esfahani Smith
Jeremy Lent- The Weekend University

Integrating Ancient Wisdom & Modern Science to Create a Meaningful Life -Jeremy Lent

Jeremy Lent
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A Day on Burnout

  • Online Conference
  • 27/02/2022
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Françoise Mathieu - The Weekend University

Compassion Fatigue & Burnout: What Works?

Françoise Mathieu
Prof. Josh Cohen- The Weekend University

The Productivity Trap: Why We Have to Stop

Prof. Josh Cohen
Dr. Anna Lembke- The Weekend University

Resetting Your Brain’s Dopamine Balance

Dr. Anna Lembke
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A Day on Consciousness

  • Online Conference
  • 30/01/2022
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Dr Iain McGilchrist - The Weekend University

Consciousness, Purpose, and Values - Dr Iain McGilchrist

Dr Iain McGilchrist
Rupert Spira- The Weekend University

Non-duality and the Nature of Consciousness - Rupert Spira

Rupert Spira
Annie Murphy Paul - The Weekend University

The Extended Mind - Annie Murphy Paul

Annie Murphy Paul
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A Day on Human Nature

  • Online Conference
  • 19/12/2021
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Graham Music - The Weekend University

Does Altruism Exist? Attachment, Neurobiology & Optimal Wellbeing - Dr Graham Music

Dr Graham Music, PhD
Dr Hannah Critchlow - The Weekend University

Fate or Free Will? The Neuroscience of Human Potential

Dr Hannah Critchlow, PhD
Nancy-Segal-The Weekend University

Nature or Nurture? What Twin Studies Can Reveal About This Age-Old Debate

Prof. Nancy L. Segal, PhD
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A Day on Transpersonal Psychotherapy #2

  • Online Conference
  • 28/11/2021
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Professor Mark Solms - The Weekend University

Neuroscience, Dreams & Psychotherapy - Prof. Mark Solms

Professor Mark Solms
Amanda Garcia Torres, LMHC & Dr Scott Kellogg, PhD - The Weekend University
Scott Kellogg, PhD - The Weekend University

Transformational Chairwork Psychotherapy - Dr Scott Kellogg Ph.D & Amanda Garcia-Torres

Amanda Garcia Torres, LMHC
Dr Scott Kellogg, PhD
Bruce Tift- The Weekend University

Buddhism & Psychotherapy - Bruce Tift, MA, LMFT

Bruce Tift, MA, LMFT
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A Day on Transpersonal Psychotherapy

  • Online Conference
  • 31/10/2021
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Jules Evans - The Weekend University

The History & Future of Psychedelic Therapy - Jules Evans

Jules Evans
Dr Alfried Längle - The Weekend University

Victor Frankl, Logotherapy, Existential Analysis & The Meaning of Life- Dr Alfried Längle, M.D., PhD

Dr Alfried Längle, PhD
Dr Connie Zweig - The Weekend University

Meeting the Shadow: Jung's Discovery of Gold in the Dark Side - Dr Connie Zweig, PhD

Dr Connie Zweig, PhD
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A Day on Healing Trauma #2

  • Online Conference
  • 26/09/2021
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Dr Karen Alter-Reid, Ph.D. - The Weekend University

Healing Intergenerational Trauma - Dr Karen Alter-Reid, PhD

Dr Karen Alter-Reid Ph.D.
Dan Roberts - The Weekend University

Schema Therapy & Trauma

Dan Roberts
Kathie Overeem - The Weekend University

Healing Trauma with Yoga - Dr Kathie Overeem

Dr Kathie Overeem, Ph.D.
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A Day on Healing Trauma

  • Online Video Conference
  • 29/08/2021
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Deb Dana

Deb Dana - Polyvagal Theory & Befriending the Nervous System After Trauma

Deb Dana
Linda Curran - The Weekend University

Healing Trauma with EMDR - Linda Curran

Linda A. Curran
Steve Taylor - The Weekend University

Spirituality & Post Traumatic Growth - Dr Steve Taylor, PhD

Dr Steve Taylor, PhD
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A Day on Self Transcendence

  • Online Conference
  • 25/07/2021
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Professor Mark Solms - The Weekend University

Consciousness & The Mind Body Connection - Prof. Mark Solms

Professor Mark Solms
Professor David Sloan Wilson - The Weekend University

Conscious Evolution: Is Society an Organism? - Prof. David Sloan Wilson

Professor David Sloan Wilson
Annahita-Nezami
Frank White

The Overview Effect, Self Transcendence & Mental Health - Dr Annahita Nezami & Frank White

Dr Annahita Nezami
Frank White
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META-Psychotherapy

  • Online Conference
  • 27/06/2021
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Stefan Hofmann - The Weekend University

An Introduction to Process-Based Therapy

Professor Stefan Hofmann
Dennis Tirch - The Weekend University

Compassion-Focused Therapy & Psychological Flexibility

Dr Dennis Tirch, PhD
Professor Jeremy Holmes

Attachment, Neurobiology and the New Science of Psychotherapy

Professor Jeremy Holmes
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A Day On Neurodiversity

  • Online Conference
  • 30/05/2021
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Alane Freund, LMFT

Thriving as a Highly Sensitive Person

Alane Freund
Dr Devon MacEachron

Neurodiversity & Optimal Learning

Dr Devon MacEachron
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Neurodiversity & Psychotherapy – Allison Haynes

Allison Haynes
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Science & Spirituality

  • Online Conference
  • 25/04/2021
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The New Science of Interconnectedness

Professor Tom Oliver
Dr Sara Lazar - The Weekend University

The Neuroscience of Yoga and Meditation

Dr Sara Lazar
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Neuroscience, Spiritual Experiences & Self Transformation- Dr Andrew Newberg

Dr Andrew Newberg
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Scientific Behaviour Change

  • Online Video Conference
  • 28/03/2021
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Dr Anthony Biglan - The Weekend University

Nurturance, Psychological Flexibility & Behaviour Change - Dr Anthony Biglan

Dr Anthony Biglan, PhD
Professor David Sloan Wilson - The Weekend University

Using Evolutionary Science to Change Behaviour

Professor David Sloan Wilson
Henry Whitfield - The Weekend University

Psychedelics, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy & Behaviour Change

Henry Whitfield
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A Day on Optimal Wellbeing

  • Online Conference
  • 28/02/2021
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Dr Patricia Gerbarg & Dr Richard Brown - The Weekend University

The Healing Power of the Breath

Dr Patricia Gerbarg & Dr Richard Brown
Professor Vincent Walsh - The Weekend University

The Neuroscience of Optimal Sleep

Professor Vincent Walsh
Professor Shane O’Mara - Theweekend University

Walking: The Superpower of Wellbeing

Professor Shane O’Mara
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Covid & Collective Trauma

  • Online Video Conference
  • 31/01/2021
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Dr-Sousan-Abadian-The-Weekend-University

Ensuring Post Traumatic Growth Post Pandemic

Dr Sousan Abadian
Dr Joel Vos - The Weekend University

The Science of Building Resilience for COVID-19

Dr Joel Vos, PhD
Thomas Hübl - The Weekend University

Healing Collective Trauma

Thomas Hübl
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A Day on the Third Wave

  • Online Video Conference
  • 20/12/2020
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Chris Irons

An Introduction to Compassion Focused Therapy

Dr Chris Irons, PhD
Professor Michaela Swales, PhD

Dialectical Behaviour Therapy

Professor Michaela Swales, PhD
Dr Cinzia Pezzolesi - The Weekend University

Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy: An Introduction

Dr Cinzia Pezzolesi
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A Day on Diversity

  • Online Video Conference
  • 29/11/2020
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Irshad-Manji - The Weekend University

Diversity without Labels – The Psychology of Shaming and How We Can Do Better

Professor Irshad Manji
Dr Mona Sue Weissmark
Marcelle Giovannetti
Brian Chin

The Science of Diversity and Unconscious Bias

Dr Mona Sue Weissmark
Marcelle Giovannetti
Brian Chin
Dr Dwight Turner - The Weekend University

Diversity, Intersectionality & Psychotherapy

Dr Dwight Turner, PhD
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A Day on The Mind-Body Connection

  • University of Greenwich, 10 Stockwell Street, Greenwich, London, SE10 9BD
  • 25/10/2020
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Professor Nicholas Humphrey

The Psychology of Placebos

Professor Nicholas Humphrey
Dr-Nessa-Carey-The-Weekend-University

Epigenetics: An Introduction

Dr Nessa Carey
Marian Dunlea - The Weekend University

Bodydreaming & Healing Developmental Trauma

Marian Dunlea
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A Day on Psychology & Technology

  • Online Conference
  • 27/09/2020
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Dr Anastasia Dedyukhina - The Weekend University

The Neuroscience of Digital Distractions

Dr Anastasia Dedyukhina, PhD
Richard Seymour - The Weekend University

The Social Media Addiction Machine - Dr Richard Seymour, PhD

Richard Seymour
The Psychodynamics of Social Networking

The Psychodynamics of Social Networking

Dr Aaron Balick, PhD
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A Day on Trauma

  • Online Conference
  • 30/08/2020
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Richard Schwartz

Internal Family Systems & Trauma

Dr Richard Schwartz, PhD
Deb Dana

Polyvagal Theory and Trauma

Deb Dana
Giselle Genillard

Somatic Experiencing & Trauma

Giselle Genillard
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A Day on Psychology & Culture

  • Online Conference
  • 26/07/2020
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Kate and Richard - The Weekend University

Culture and Mental Health

Prof Kate Pickett & Prof Richard Wilkinson
Dr Iain McGilchrist

The Brain & Culture: A Symbiotic Relationship

Dr Iain McGilchrist
Bill von Hippel - The Weekend University

The Evolutionary Origins of Human Culture

Professor Bill von Hippel
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A Day on Psychology & Nature

  • Online video conference
  • 28/06/2020
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Dr David Luke - The Weekend University

The Science of Psychedelics & Nature Connectedness

Dr David Luke, PhD
Professor Geoff Beattie - The Weekend University

The Psychology of Climate Change

Professor Geoffrey Beattie, PhD
Shirley Gleeson - The Weekend University

Forest Bathing & Nature Therapy: An Introduction

Shirley Gleeson
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A Day on Resilience

  • Online video conference
  • 26/04/2020
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Jules-Evans-The-Weekend-University

Using CBT and Stoic Philosophy to Overcome Adversity

Jules Evans
Emmy-van-Deurzen

Existential Approaches to Crisis

Professor Emmy van Deurzen
Shamash-Alidina

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy

Shamash Alidina
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A Day on Consciousness

  • Birkbeck, University of London, Malet Street, Bloomsbury, London, WC1E 7HX
  • 23/02/2020
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Professor Anil Seth

Neuroscience, Perception and Hallucination

Professor Anil Seth
Dr Rupert Sheldrake

A Conscious Universe?

Dr Rupert Sheldrake
Dr Iain McGilchrist

Matter and Consciousness

Dr Iain McGilchrist
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A Day on Behaviour Change

  • University of Greenwich, 10 Stockwell Street, London, SE10 9BD
  • 26/01/2020
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Sophie Sabbage

How to Make Changes that Last

Sophie Sabbage
Gabija-Toleikyte-The-Weekend-University

Neuroplasticity and Behaviour Change – Dr Gabija Toleikyte, PhD

Dr Gabija Toleikyte
Rory Sutherland

Placebos and Behaviour Change

Rory Sutherland
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A Day on Psychotherapy #2

  • Birkbeck, University of London, Malet Street, Bloomsbury, London, WC1E 7HX
  • 01/12/2019
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Sissy Lykou - The Weekend University

Dance Movement Psychotherapy

Sissy Lykou
Professor Mick Cooper

Pluralistic Therapy

Professor Mick Cooper
Professor Windy Dryden

Single Session Therapy

Professor Windy Dryden
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A Day on Psychotherapy #1

  • Birkbeck, University of London, Malet Street, Bloomsbury, London, WC1E 7HX
  • 27/10/2019
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Janet Tolan

Carl Rogers and Person Centred Therapy

Janet Tolan
Manu Bazzano

Nietzsche & Psychotherapy

Manu Bazzano
Professor Jeremy Holmes

John Bowlby, Attachment Theory and Psychotherapy

Professor Jeremy Holmes
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A Day on Potential

  • Birkbeck, University of London, Malet Street, Bloomsbury, London, WC1E 7HX
  • 29/09/2019
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Richard-Wiseman-The-Weekend-Universit

The Apollo Mindset

Professor Richard Wiseman
Vanessa King

Positive Psychology & Human Potential

Vanessa King
Martin-Adams-The-Weekend-University

Existential Approaches to Human Development

Martin Adams
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A Day on the Self

  • Birkbeck, University of London, Malet Street, Bloomsbury, London, WC1E 7HX
  • 25/08/2019
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Will-Storr-The-Weekend-University

The Evolution of the Self

Will Storr
Jules-Evans-The-Weekend-University

Aldous Huxley & Self Transcendence

Jules Evans
Dr Kevin Lu, PhD

Carl Jung & Individuation

Dr Kevin Lu, PhD
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A Day on High Performance

  • Birkbeck, University of London, Malet Street, Bloomsbury, London, WC1E 7HX
  • 28/07/2019
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Raj-Persaud-The-Weekend-University

The Psychology of Motivation

Dr Raj Persaud
Gabija-Toleikyte-The-Weekend-University

The Neuroscience of Productivity

Dr Gabija Toleikyte, PhD
Professor Vincent Walsh, PhD

The Neuroscience of High Performance

Vincent Walsh
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A Day on Neuroscience

  • Birkbeck, University of London, Malet Street, Bloomsbury, London, WC1E 7HX
  • 30/06/2019
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Professor Oliver Turnbull, PhD

The Neuroscience of Psychotherapy

Professor Oliver Turnbull, PhD
Dr Tamara Russell, PhD

The Neuroscience of Near Death Experiences

Dr Tamara Russell, PhD
Professor Sophie Scott, PhD

The Neuroscience of Laughter

Professor Sophie Scott, PhD
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A Day on Meaning

  • Birkbeck, University of London, Malet Street, Bloomsbury, London, WC1E 7HX
  • 29/07/2018
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Gary-Lachman

Jung’s Search for Meaning

Gary Lachman
Professor Mick Cooper

Existential Approaches to Therapy

Professor Mick Cooper
Dr Joel Vos, PhD

The Science of a Meaningful Life

Dr Joel Vos
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A Day on Neuroscience

  • Birkbeck, University of London, Malet Street, Bloomsbury, London, WC1E 7HX
  • 29/04/2018
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Dr. Michelle Ellefson

The Neuroscience of Learning

Dr Michelle Ellefson, University of Cambridge
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Neuroscience and Creativity

Prof. Vincent Walsh, UCL
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The Neuroscience of Consciousness

Prof. Anil Seth, University of Sussex
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A Day on the Self

  • Birkbeck, University of London, Malet Street, Bloomsbury, London, WC1E 7HX
  • 25/03/2018
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Professor Bruce Hood

The Self Illusion: Why There is no ‘You’ Inside Your Head

Professor Bruce Hood
Dr Kevin Lu, PhD

C.G Jung & His Approach to the Psyche

Dr Kevin Lu, PhD
Jules Evans - The Weekend University

The Science of Spiritual Experiences

Jules Evans
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A Day on Wellbeing

  • Birkbeck, University of London, Malet Street, Bloomsbury, London, WC1E 7HX
  • 27/05/2018
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Johann Hari

Overcoming Depression and Anxiety

Johann Hari
Professor Paul Gilbert OBE

Developing Self Compassion

Professor Paul Gilbert OBE
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Improving Emotional Health

Ivan Tyrrell
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A Day on Potential

  • Birkbeck, University of London, Malet Street, Bloomsbury, London, WC1E 7HX
  • 24/06/2018
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julianbaggini

Free Will & Human Potential

Julian Baggini
Oliver-Robinson-The-Weekend-University

Crisis & The Release of Human Potential

Dr Oliver Robinson
Dr Christian Jarrett, PhD

The Science of Personality Change

Dr Christian Jarrett, PhD
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A Day on Emotional Intelligence

  • Birkbeck, University of London, Malet Street, Bloomsbury, London, WC1E 7HX
  • 26/05/2019
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Gabija-Toleikyte-The-Weekend-University

The Neuroscience of Emotional Intelligence

Dr Gabija Toleikyte, PhD
Dr Tiffany Watt Smith, PhD

The History of Human Emotions

Dr Tiffany Watt Smith, PhD
Professor Emmy van Deurzen, PhD

The Existential Meaning of Emotions

Professor Emmy van Deurzen, PhD
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A Day on Wellbeing

  • University of Greenwich, 10 Stockwell Street, London, SE10 9BD
  • 28/04/2019
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Dr Lucy Johnstone - The Weekend University

The Psychology of Trauma

Dr Lucy Johnstone, PhD
Dr Joel Vos - The Weekend University 2019

Meaning and Mental Health

Dr Joel Vos, PhD
Dr James Davies - The Weekend University

Psychiatry & Big Pharma: Exposed

Dr James Davies, PhD
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A Day on Sleep & Dreams

  • University of Greenwich, 10 Stockwell Street, London, SE10 9BD
  • 31/03/2019
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Charlie Morley - The Weekend University

The Psychology of Lucid Dreaming

Charlie Morley
Russell Foster - The Weekend University

Clocks, Sleep and Mental Illness: Time to think again