5×15 – Stories from the Future of Medicine
5 speakers 15 minutes each Mosaic Magazine Mosaic is the online publication of the Wellcome Trust. It is dedicated to exploring the science of life. Each week, Mosaic publishes a feature on an aspect of biology or medicine that affects our lives, our health or our society; it tells stories with real depth about the […]
Leonore Trio
Benjamin Nabarro violin Gemma Rosefield cello Tim Horton piano Lalo: Trio No.1 in C minor Op.7 Beethoven: Trio in E flat Op.70/2 Taneyev: Trio in D Op.22 Formed in 2012, the Leonore Trio brings together three internationally acclaimed artists. The Trio has given concerts throughout the UK, Italy and in New Zealand. Whilst in New Zealand […]
Small Steps to Happiness
Join us for an inspiring evening with author Rachel Kelly in conversation with Jane Garvey (BBC Woman’s Hour) about her journey from depression to happiness. Rachel Kelly was trying to have it all as a journalist, wife and mother, yet she nearly lost everything through depression. Having overcome a very dark time in her life, […]
Brands for the Planet with Greenpeace
Greenpeace is committed to saving the world as we know it. Their creative campaigns tackle climate change, defend the oceans and forests, and work towards worldwide peace. And that’s not an exhaustive list. Their 2015 White Pencil awarded ‘Everything is not Awesome’ Campaign against Lego went viral, forcing the brand to sever its $60 million, […]
Hate and Mental Toughness
Phil Pearl: Hate and Mental Toughness. When you are born love is not a certainty but hate is guaranteed; others will hate you and you will hate them. You are destined to be the enemy and have enemies. If we want to be mentally tough in this world then we need to confront our own […]
Body Dysmorphic Disorder and CBT
Rob Willson on Body Dysmorphic Disorder and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) is a disabling and distressing preoccupation with the idea that one is ugly and affects around two percent of the population. The session will introduce the core principles of CBT for Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD). In particular how the problem is […]
London Thinks – The Theology and Ethics of Star Wars
The Theology and Ethics of Star Wars The Live-stream for this event is below. From the Eastern-robed mysticism of The Force, to the jihad of Darth Vader and Kylo Ren. Join our expert panel to analyse the film’s key moments and characters, and investigate the belief system and ethics of Star Wars: everything from its reliance […]
Artist Lecture with Liliane Lijn
South London Women Artists (SLWA) are proud to announce artist Liliane Lijn will be giving a lecture on her artistic practice at Conway Hall as part of its yearly lecture series that highlights and celebrates women artists of importance. Lijn is an internationally acclaimed artist who has had a very active and prolific career spanning over 50 years. […]
‘Who’s Holding the Baby? Leading Effectively, Adler Meets Winnicott’ Presented by Dr Karen John
With budget cuts and the more-for-less culture, public and voluntary sector leaders and staff struggle to meet increasing demands on dwindling resources. At the same time, helping professionals remain committed to ensuring that those in their care receive high quality services. This lecture presents theoretical, emotionally containing, encouraging and practical approaches (drawn from the work […]