Research events
Research events play an important role in our active research culture. Academic staff from the University and other institutions come together with students to share and debate the latest ideas and developments.
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19 March 2024 | 13:00 | Workshop: “Mind and science in the early modern world”The early modern period (1500-1800) saw remarkable and widespread changes in our conception of the mind and its role in scientific inquiry. Natural philosophers negotiated new concepts and new methods of proof, which transformed our understanding of the place of human beings in the natural world and their capacity to penetrate its secrets.. Full details | Add event |
25 March 2024 | 15:30 | EGENIS seminar: "Are biopsychological theories addiction biased, prejudicial and harmful to drug users? Yes", Dr Lee Hogarth (University of Exeter)Psychologists have a long history of exaggerating biogenic theories of unusual behaviour which are prejudicial and harmful to socially marginalised groups. This concern exists in relation to addiction theory, specifically, whether the brain disease model of addiction (BDMA), with its emphasis on biological determinants and medical solutions, promotes stigma towards drug users and degrades their confidence in personal recovery.. Full details | Add event |
17 - 19 April 2024 | 9:15 | Understanding Life in a Changing Planet: 20+2 Years of Egenis, the Centre for the Study of the Life SciencesMarking the 20th anniversary of Egenis, this three-day event will feature an exciting line-up of distinguished international guest speakers, alumni, and current members of Egenis. Speakers will explore some of the key ideas developed at Egenis and their wider impact, as well as looking ahead to the main opportunities and challenges for the interdisciplinary studies of the life sciences in our changing planet. The event will also honour the achievements of Professor John Dupré, co-founder of Egenis and one of the world’s leading philosophers of biology. Full details | Add event |
22 - 23 April 2024 | Introduction to Python and Python for Data AnalysisThis practical-based face to face session will be delivered over two days and will provide you with both the technical programming skills and understanding of data science techniques that you will need to research pre-existing and novel social-political and economic issues and the kind of transferable skills that are currently in demand in the job marker.. Full details | Add event | |
29 April 2024 | 15:30 | EGENIS seminar: "Mopping up the mainstream: on the turfing of clinical genomics", Prof Adam Hedgecoe (Cardiff University)Over the past twenty years, the idea of mainstreaming genetic services within the NHS – i.e. allowing the commissioning of genetic tests without input from clinical genetics professionals – has gained ground in policy and practice. Drawing on ethnographic observation of meetings between clinical geneticists and other related staff, this paper shows how, despite scepticism, mainstreaming has entered professional discourse, how non-genetics professionals’ ordering of tests produces problems and how genetics professionals are then required to – in Charles Bosks’ memorable phrase – ‘mop up’ these mistakes. This paper then explores how this process shapes clinical geneticists’ understanding of other medics’ technical and moral limitations.. Full details | Add event |
13 May 2024 | 15:30 | EGENIS seminar: Prof Mauricio Suarez (Complutense University of Madrid)Title, abstract and registration details to follow. Full details | Add event |
3 June 2024 | 15:30 | EGENIS seminar Dr Milena Ivanova (University of Cambridge)Title, Abstract and registration details to follow. Full details | Add event |
10 June 2024 | 15:30 | EGENIS seminar: Dr Emily Webster (Durham University)Title, abstract and registration details to follow. Full details | Add event |