What is it? Psychology in the Pub is an open event held in Sheffield. Psychologists, therapists and other experts from around the country bring you the latest psychological insights into everyday life. A short presentation will be given followed by interactive discussion in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.
Topics include popular aspects of psychology such as happiness, social networking, parapsychology, pornography, deception, and mindfulness.
Everyone welcome, no background in psychology necessary, but A level and undergraduate students are also encouraged.
When is it?
Date: 29th February 2011
Time: 7.30pm
Location: The Showroom café/bar opposite Sheffield Train Station
What’s it about?
Moral Minds: In this session we explore the various facets of human morality. From where our judgments come from to the emotions we feel, this talk explores the psychology of morality.
Mary Langridge is an Associate Lecturer at Sheffield Hallam University, co-‐founder of Psychology in the Pub Sheffield and a PhD student at the University of Nottingham. Her research aims to unify theories across economics, biology and psychology in order to understand cooperation, punishment and how our moral and religious values influence our decisions.
When is it?
Date: Thursday 15 March 2012
Time: 7.30pm
Location: The Showroom café/bar opposite Sheffield Train Station
Whatʼs it about?
Thinking Meat: Understanding brain and mind Your brain weighs the same as half a brick and has the consistency of warm butter. Yet such a mundane object allows you to have every thought you've ever had, every feeling, dream or hope. This talk will be an introduction to what I view as the central puzzle of psychology: how the brain creates the mind. I'll discuss fundamental insights from the study of perception and action and suggest how these provide important clues for understanding all of human psychology. The talk will feature: Lego Robots! 'Subliminal messages'! Britney Spears! Pirates! And a no-holds-bared personal revelation from the speaker!
Tom Stafford is a lecturer in Psychology and Cognitive Science at the University of Sheffield. He is the author of Mind Hacks (2004) a book of tips and tricks for understanding your brain, and The Rough Guide to Brain Training (2010). He contributes to the award winning psychology blog http://mindhacks.com and can be followed on twitter as @tomstafford.
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Hi alison i start yi833 in june i am currently on jsa and am what you would call a mature student ha ha dont really no what to expect all i no is this is such an intereting subject that it should be apleasure to study will pick your brains as you start before me ha ha