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Author Archives: TerryG
14th February 2022 (Zoom 7pm) – Neuroscience of Speech
We are joined by Dr. Kate Slade and colleagues from the Neuroscience of Speech and Action Laboratory at the University of Lancaster who will describe their research projects.
Posted in 2022, monthly_meeting
Tagged health, neurology
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13th September 2021 – An introduction to Machine Learning
In our first live SciBar for 18 months, Paul Roberts, a Management Consultant who advised international Investment Banks on Artificial Intelligence is going to give a talk entitled “An introduction to Machine Learning (commonly known as Artificial Intelligence)” Paul says … Continue reading
Posted in 2021, monthly_meeting
Tagged artificial intelligence, computing, technology
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6th January 2020 – Multisensory Perception and Synaesthesia
Dr Clare Jonas has a PhD in psychology and used to be an academic who researched human perception. She is now a Science Communicator which she describes as “taking the complicated world of academic science and making it accessible to … Continue reading
Posted in 2020, monthly_meeting
Tagged psychology
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2nd December 2019 – The Pluto Story
Our discussion will be led by Professor Ian Robson, now retired but previously a Professor of Astrophysics, President of the Society for Popular Astronomy and Technology Director of the Edinburgh Royal Observatory.
Posted in 2019, monthly_meeting
Tagged astronomy
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3rd September 2018 – How the Immune System affects Brain Disease
Professor David Brough, a researcher and senior lecturer at Manchester University gives a fascinating account of recent developments in the field. David says “Inflammation is our body’s response to infection and injury. It is generally beneficial promoting resistance, repair and … Continue reading
5th February 2018 – Gene Editing
The Brave New World of CRISPR Gene Editing The session will be led by Professor Matthew Cobb, professor of Zoology at the University of Manchester. Over the last five years, biology and medicine have been shaken by the discovery of … Continue reading
Posted in 2018, monthly_meeting
Tagged biology, medicine
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