Science talks at Sussex
Sussex Universe is the public lectures series of the science departments at the University of Sussex.
This series brings together world-class academics and experts from diverse STEM fields to share their groundbreaking research with the general public. Our mission is to inspire curiosity, spark dialogue and cultivate a passion for learning science.
Whether you’re a student, a researcher or a member of the public, these evening lectures are for you. Check out our upcoming events and book your seat now.
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Think Again! Live Psychology Panel Show: Chill Out! - with broadcaster, Claudia Hammond
Chill Out! Live Psychology Panel Show
In the latest Think Again! panel show we learn what stress does to us and how to stop it getting the better of us. From dwindling job markets and financial uncertainty to climate change and global instability, there is plenty to make us feel out of our depth in the modern world. Add to those the stresses of day-to-day life and it's no wonder that we can feel overwhelmed. How much can our brains and bodies tolerate and how do we find balance?
Join broadcaster Claudia Hammond and University of Sussex psychologists Professor Gilly Forrester and Dr Gillian Sandstrom for an evening of vibrant discussion on what insights from psychological research can teach us about what's happening in our brains and bodies when we are overwhelmed, the surprising ways we benefit when we face the anxiety of talking to strangers, and why, under the right circumstances, stress can be a tactical advantage.
Join us for an evening of relatable and applied cutting-edge science, just for adults with an interactive Q&A. The show includes an interval with a pay bar.
This special evening will also feature post-show book signings by Claudia Hammond for her new publication ‘Overwhelmed -Ways to Take the Pressure Off’ and Dr Gillian Sandstrom for her new book, ‘Once Upon a Stranger: The Science of How ‘Small’ Talk Can Add Up to a Big Life’
https://www.waterstones.com/book/once-upon-a-stranger/dr-gillian-sandstrom/9781399734431
https://www.waterstones.com/book/overwhelmed/claudia-hammond/9781837262274
Claudia is well known for presenting All in the Mind on BBC Radio 4 which covers psychology, neuroscience & mental health. She is Visiting Professor of the Public Understanding of Psychology at the University of Sussex.
Gilly is an evolutionary and developmental psychologist. She does research with both human and non-human great apes, studying how our minds and behaviour evolved and develop over time.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gillian_Forrester
Gillian is an associate professor researching minimal social interactions. She serves as Director of the Sussex Centre for Research on Kindness, the UK's first academic centre dedicated entirely to the study of kindness.
https://profiles.sussex.ac.uk/p555105-gillian-sandstrom