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Brain and Mind: From Concrete to Abstract

The popular St Hilda’s “Brain and Mind – from Concrete to Abstract” series of workshops continues this academic year. For Michaelmas Term, the topic is “Depression and the Brain”. The topic will be discussed from the point of view of neuroscience, psychology/psychiatry and philosophy. Three eminent speakers will give talks and arising questions will be discussed under audience participation. Tea and coffee will be served at the interval. All welcome on a first come first served basis. There is no charge but please register via the Eventbrite link online at TORCH

More recent announcements

Arnaud Plagnol and Victoria Cazes have announced two new VBP training courses in French, available for in-person attendance
The Philosophy of Psychiatry & Lived Experience Network is holding its 6th annual workshop online on Monday 22 June 2026 to discuss how experiences of mental illness inform our philosophical enquiry or offer insights that are of philosophical significance.
The next session of the Norms of Action & Belief in Practice (NABP) Network seminar will take place on Friday, 29 May 2026, 15:00–16:00, via Zoom.
The next session of the Norms of Action & Belief in Practice (NABP) Networkseminar will take place on Friday, 24 April 2026, 15:00–16:00, via Zoom.
Amid the rapid expansion of medical technology, what place do religion and spirituality hold in contemporary medicine? How are spirituality, physical health, and mental health interconnected, and how do these relationships shape experiences of illness and healing?

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