AHSS Presents – a conversation with
12 April - 11 May 2021, 17:30 - 20:00
- Free
A series of public talks to educate, entertain and inspire hosted by the Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences.
April
Making the case for futures thinking in policing
28 April 2021, 17:30 - 19:00
- FREE
Find out how futures thinking can help policing prepare for tomorrow's risks, challenges and opportunities at this online talk from Nic Pole, Principal Analyst at the College of Policing.
May
Care leavers’ experience of support during the Covid-19 pandemic
13 May 2021, 13:30 - 14:30
- Free
The COVID-19 pandemic has amplified some of the challenges that care leavers can face. Research suggests that services have been responsive, but it's essential that we identify areas for improvement. Dr Niamh O’Brien and Anna Dadswell present findings from research which involved working with care leavers. Part of Mental Health Awareness Week 2021.
Society going viral! The psychology of pandemics
19 May 2021, 18:00 - 19:30
- Free
Hear from our Societies Research Hub, as they discuss the psychology of pandemics including prejudice and altruism, health and commuting behaviours under lockdown, resilience in isolation and positive growth post-Covid. Part of Mental Health Awareness Week 2021.
Music Therapy with Dementia
19 May 2021, 19:00 - 20:30
- Free
Join music therapist Izzy Swinhoe-Standen as she discusses the effects of music therapy in patients with dementia. Izzy will give examples of work with clients and provide an overview of research in this area. Part of Mental Health Awareness Week 2021.
Meaningful work and wellbeing
20 May 2021, 13:30 - 14:30
- Free
PhD researcher Pauline Davies talks about our current understanding of 'meaningful work', focusing on wellbeing and ways we can improve our experience of work. Part of Mental Health Awareness Week 2021.