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A Day on Parts

  • University of Greenwich, London
  • 18/12/2022
A full day of talks exploring the most effective approaches for working with, healing, and reintegrating parts.
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Dr Janet Feigenbaum - The Weekend University

Dialectical Behavioural Therapy & Personality Disorder

Dr Janet Feigenbaum
Dr Kate Lucre, PhD - The Weekend University

Compassion Focused Therapy & Parts

Dr Kate Lucre, PhD
Dr Richard Schwartz - The Weekend University

Internal Family Systems: Healing Trauma & Restoring Wholeness

Dr Richard Schwartz, PhD
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We’ve been organising our flagship monthly psychology conferences since December 2017.

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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 Parts

  • University of Greenwich, London
  • 18/12/2022
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Dr Janet Feigenbaum - The Weekend University

Dialectical Behavioural Therapy & Personality Disorder

Dr Janet Feigenbaum
Dr Kate Lucre, PhD - The Weekend University

Compassion Focused Therapy & Parts

Dr Kate Lucre, PhD
Dr Richard Schwartz - The Weekend University

Internal Family Systems: Healing Trauma & Restoring Wholeness

Dr Richard Schwartz, PhD
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Psychology and Nonduality

  • Online Conference
  • 27/11/2022
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Bernardo Kastrup

Is Reality Made of Consciousness?

Dr Bernardo Kastrup, PhD
Dr Peter Fenner (2)

Nonduality and Psychotherapy

Dr Peter Fenner, PhD
Peter Russell

Nonduality & The Science of Consciousness

Peter Russell
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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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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
Jules Evans - The Weekend University

The History & Future of Psychedelic Therapy - Jules Evans

Jules Evans
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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Kathie Overeem - The Weekend University

Healing Trauma with Yoga - Dr Kathie Overeem

Dr Kathie Overeem, Ph.D.
Dan Roberts - The Weekend University

Schema Therapy & Trauma

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

Healing Intergenerational Trauma - Dr Karen Alter-Reid, PhD

Dr Karen Alter-Reid Ph.D.
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A Day on Healing Trauma

  • Online Video Conference
  • 29/08/2021
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Steve Taylor - The Weekend University

Spirituality & Post Traumatic Growth - Dr Steve Taylor, PhD

Dr Steve Taylor, PhD
Linda Curran - The Weekend University

Healing Trauma with EMDR - Linda Curran

Linda A. Curran
Deb Dana

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

Deb Dana
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A Day on Self Transcendence

  • Online Conference
  • 25/07/2021
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Annahita-Nezami
Frank White

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

Dr Annahita Nezami
Frank White
Professor David Sloan Wilson - The Weekend University

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

Professor David Sloan Wilson
Professor Mark Solms - The Weekend University

Consciousness & The Mind Body Connection - Prof. Mark Solms

Professor Mark Solms
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META-Psychotherapy

  • Online Conference
  • 27/06/2021
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Professor Jeremy Holmes

Attachment, Neurobiology and the New Science of Psychotherapy

Professor Jeremy Holmes
Dennis Tirch - The Weekend University

Compassion-Focused Therapy & Psychological Flexibility

Dr Dennis Tirch, PhD
Stefan Hofmann - The Weekend University

An Introduction to Process-Based Therapy

Professor Stefan Hofmann
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A Day On Neurodiversity

  • Online Conference
  • 30/05/2021
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Neurodiversity & Psychotherapy – Allison Haynes

Allison Haynes
Dr Devon MacEachron

Neurodiversity & Optimal Learning

Dr Devon MacEachron
Alane Freund, LMFT

Thriving as a Highly Sensitive Person

Alane Freund
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Science & Spirituality

  • Online Conference
  • 25/04/2021
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Dr Sara Lazar - The Weekend University

The Neuroscience of Yoga and Meditation

Dr Sara Lazar
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The New Science of Interconnectedness

Professor Tom Oliver
Dr-Andrew-Newberg-1-400x400

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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Professor Shane O’Mara - Theweekend University

Walking: The Superpower of Wellbeing

Professor Shane O’Mara
Professor Vincent Walsh - The Weekend University

The Neuroscience of Optimal Sleep

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

The Healing Power of the Breath

Dr Patricia Gerbarg & Dr Richard Brown
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Covid & Collective Trauma

  • Online Video Conference
  • 31/01/2021
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Thomas Hübl - The Weekend University

Healing Collective Trauma

Thomas Hübl
Dr Joel Vos - The Weekend University

The Science of Building Resilience for COVID-19

Dr Joel Vos, PhD
Dr-Sousan-Abadian-The-Weekend-University

Ensuring Post Traumatic Growth Post Pandemic

Dr Sousan Abadian
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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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Dr Dwight Turner - The Weekend University

Diversity, Intersectionality & Psychotherapy

Dr Dwight Turner, PhD
Dr Mona Sue Weissmark
Marcelle Giovannetti
Brian Chin

The Science of Diversity and Unconscious Bias

Dr Mona Sue Weissmark
Marcelle Giovannetti
Brian Chin
Irshad-Manji - The Weekend University

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

Professor Irshad Manji
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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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Dr-Nessa-Carey-The-Weekend-University

Epigenetics: An Introduction

Dr Nessa Carey
Marian Dunlea - The Weekend University

Bodydreaming & Healing Developmental Trauma

Marian Dunlea
Professor Nicholas Humphrey

The Psychology of Placebos

Professor Nicholas Humphrey
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A Day on Psychology & Technology

  • Online Conference
  • 27/09/2020
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The Psychodynamics of Social Networking

The Psychodynamics of Social Networking

Dr Aaron Balick, PhD
Richard Seymour - The Weekend University

The Social Media Addiction Machine - Dr Richard Seymour, PhD

Richard Seymour
Dr Anastasia Dedyukhina - The Weekend University

The Neuroscience of Digital Distractions

Dr Anastasia Dedyukhina, PhD
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A Day on Trauma

  • Online Conference
  • 30/08/2020
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Giselle Genillard

Somatic Experiencing & Trauma

Giselle Genillard
Deb Dana

Polyvagal Theory and Trauma

Deb Dana
Richard Schwartz

Internal Family Systems & Trauma

Dr Richard Schwartz, PhD
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A Day on Psychology & Culture

  • Online Conference
  • 26/07/2020
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Bill von Hippel - The Weekend University

The Evolutionary Origins of Human Culture

Professor Bill von Hippel
Dr Iain McGilchrist

The Brain & Culture: A Symbiotic Relationship

Dr Iain McGilchrist
Kate and Richard - The Weekend University

Culture and Mental Health

Prof Kate Pickett & Prof Richard Wilkinson
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A Day on Psychology & Nature

  • Online video conference
  • 28/06/2020
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Shirley Gleeson - The Weekend University

Forest Bathing & Nature Therapy: An Introduction

Shirley Gleeson
Professor Geoff Beattie - The Weekend University

The Psychology of Climate Change

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

The Science of Psychedelics & Nature Connectedness

Dr David Luke, PhD
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A Day on Resilience

  • Online video conference
  • 26/04/2020
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Shamash-Alidina

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy

Shamash Alidina
Emmy-van-Deurzen

Existential Approaches to Crisis

Professor Emmy van Deurzen
Jules-Evans-The-Weekend-University

Using CBT and Stoic Philosophy to Overcome Adversity

Jules Evans
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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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Dr Iain McGilchrist

Matter and Consciousness

Dr Iain McGilchrist
Professor Anil Seth

Neuroscience, Perception and Hallucination

Professor Anil Seth
Dr Rupert Sheldrake

A Conscious Universe?

Dr Rupert Sheldrake
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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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Gabija-Toleikyte-The-Weekend-University

Neuroplasticity and Behaviour Change – Dr Gabija Toleikyte, PhD

Dr Gabija Toleikyte
Sophie Sabbage

How to Make Changes that Last

Sophie Sabbage
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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Professor Mick Cooper

Pluralistic Therapy

Professor Mick Cooper
Sissy Lykou - The Weekend University

Dance Movement Psychotherapy

Sissy Lykou
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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Professor Jeremy Holmes

John Bowlby, Attachment Theory and Psychotherapy

Professor Jeremy Holmes
Manu Bazzano

Nietzsche & Psychotherapy

Manu Bazzano
Janet Tolan

Carl Rogers and Person Centred Therapy

Janet Tolan
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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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Martin-Adams-The-Weekend-University

Existential Approaches to Human Development

Martin Adams
Vanessa King

Positive Psychology & Human Potential

Vanessa King
Richard-Wiseman-The-Weekend-Universit

The Apollo Mindset

Professor Richard Wiseman
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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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Jules-Evans-The-Weekend-University

Aldous Huxley & Self Transcendence

Jules Evans
Dr Kevin Lu, PhD

Carl Jung & Individuation

Dr Kevin Lu, PhD
Will-Storr-The-Weekend-University

The Evolution of the Self

Will Storr
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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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Professor Vincent Walsh, PhD

The Neuroscience of High Performance

Vincent Walsh
Gabija-Toleikyte-The-Weekend-University

The Neuroscience of Productivity

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

The Psychology of Motivation

Dr Raj Persaud
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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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Dr Tamara Russell, PhD

The Neuroscience of Near Death Experiences

Dr Tamara Russell, PhD
Professor Oliver Turnbull, PhD

The Neuroscience of Psychotherapy

Professor Oliver Turnbull, 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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Professor Mick Cooper

Existential Approaches to Therapy

Professor Mick Cooper
Gary-Lachman

Jung’s Search for Meaning

Gary Lachman
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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Neuroscience and Creativity

Prof. Vincent Walsh, UCL
Dr. Michelle Ellefson

The Neuroscience of Learning

Dr Michelle Ellefson, University of Cambridge
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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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Jules Evans - The Weekend University

The Science of Spiritual Experiences

Jules Evans
Dr Kevin Lu, PhD

C.G Jung & His Approach to the Psyche

Dr Kevin Lu, PhD
Professor Bruce Hood

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

Professor Bruce Hood
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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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Improving Emotional Health

Ivan Tyrrell
Professor Paul Gilbert OBE

Developing Self Compassion

Professor Paul Gilbert OBE
Johann Hari

Overcoming Depression and Anxiety

Johann Hari
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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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Dr Christian Jarrett, PhD

The Science of Personality Change

Dr Christian Jarrett, PhD
Oliver-Robinson-The-Weekend-University

Crisis & The Release of Human Potential

Dr Oliver Robinson
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Free Will & Human Potential

Julian Baggini
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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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Professor Emmy van Deurzen, PhD

The Existential Meaning of Emotions