Sexuality is an intrinsic part of who we are, discover why!
From an evolutionary standpoint, sexuality is an intrinsic part of who we are. If you were to take a picture of your brain during sex, you’d see that despite everything going on between your legs, the real action is happening between your ears. In this engaging and interactive talk, we’ll explore: – Primal, physical, and …
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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.
Shinrin Yoku
Using green spaces to build resilience and boost your health and well being from Robert Fischer
Moorland Restoration
talk about our moorland restoration work and the science around it
Conservation
Melissa from Holmes Chapel Zoo will be discussing conservation