We’re not just unconscious when sleep – hear the facts and learn about the latest science
Over the past couple of years Jill has carried out numerous sleep awareness courses for wellbeing teams in NHS trusts and ICBs; schools/ college forums; fitness/ yoga/mindfulness coaches; counselling organisations; medical staff; care and respite home managers; leadership and management coaches; private organisations esp those with nightshift workers. With the most recent being Thames Valley …
The Science of Saying Goodbye: Exploring the Environmental Impact of Funeral Choices
Join us for an enlightening discussion that delves into the science and environmental impact of modern funeral practices. From traditional burials to cremation, natural burials, and innovative alternatives like aquamation and human composting, we’ll explore how our final acts can affect the planet. This talk will unpack the ecological footprint of various funeral options, highlight …
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Traditional East Asian Medicine Through the Lens of Modern Science: Theories, Mechanisms, and Innovation
This talk explores the profound intersection of traditional East Asian medicine and contemporary scientific inquiry. We will delve into the theoretical underpinnings and physiological mechanisms that bridge ancient practices with modern biomedical understanding. Topics include the principles of Qi, meridians, and balance, examined alongside cutting-edge findings in neuroscience, fascia research, and biological systems. May will …
Whooping cough vaccines: a century of good science and bad
A hundred years ago, whooping cough killed more than one in every hundred children born in Europe. Eighty years ago, two women in Grand Rapids, Michigan, developed the vaccine that stopped it. All it took was years of working evenings and weekends, an army of volunteer healthcare workers and lab technicians funded by donations from …
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‘Energy modelling for homes – what is it good for?’
An exploration of the different methods of energy modelling in our homes and how they can be used to inform work on decarbonisation and tackling energy poverty and health issues. Thinking about accuracy, granularity, what’s ‘good enough’ and how and if modelling matches measured reality and lived experience. Given by Marianne Heaslip, Technical Director, PeoplePowered Retrofit.
The Healing Power of Nature: Exploring Forest Bathing & Wellbeing
What if your prescription for better health was as simple as spending time among the trees? This month’s enlightening talk is exploring the science behind Shinrin Yoku, also known as forest bathing. Our speaker Robert, from Hawk and Heath will delve into how connecting with nature supports our immune system, reduces stress, and can even …
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Coming Back From Catastrophe
For over 20 years, Moors for the Future Partnership have been restoring the moorlands of the Peak District and South Pennines, taking them from a degraded state to one that supports many environmental benefits. Robbie Carnegie and Helen Saunders of Moors for the Future Partnership talk about the work of the Partnership and the scientific …
Together for Nature: Small Steps, Big Difference
With extreme weather, species being endangered, climate change, and more, it can be difficult to see what you can do to help the planet. Nas and Nat will share what conservation means to them, and the small steps you can make to help conserve the only home we have, giving hope for future generations. Nas …
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From Paradise to Plastic: Changing the Mindset of Modern Tourism
Speaker: Pin Bragg, Founder of Kabana Club From working across the South Pacific’s idyllic islands to witnessing the devastating impact of plastic waste firsthand, Pin shares how her journey in hospitality inspired her mission to change how tourism treats our oceans. Discover shocking facts about marine pollution, what’s being done to fight it, and how …
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