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We are part of the Being Human Festival

The UK's only national festival of the humanities

ALLEN GALLAGHER

OLIVER CHRZANOWSKI-SMITH

CLAIRE FORREST

VANDANA SINGH

SAMANTHA WRATTEN

RUSSELL ARNOTT

NIKOLAOS VRONTARAS

Meet ‘Dave’: Assessing tobacco industry arguments regarding the illicit tobacco trade.

Despite a long history of participating in cigarette smuggling, tobacco companies now claim to be leading the fight against the illicit tobacco trade. Should we trust tobacco industry claims about illicit tobacco, or are tobacco companies blowing smoke?

How does the Indian school curriculum influence the gendered capabilities of its female pupils?

Are the learning outcomes for Girls and Boys alike in India? What are we teaching our boys, that lead to discrimination against girls? Why one of the fastest growing economies in South Asia is leaving its women behind and marching forward with men only.

Support for families of cancer patients

When someone is diagnosed with cancer, their entire family is affected. How does family change in these circumstances and what types of support do family members provide to cancer patients? The purpose of this presentation is to communicate what happened to cancer patients and their families, to learn from their experiences and to talk about certain ways we can support our loved ones.

Optimising exercise and nutrition to burn fat

A high capacity to burn fat e.g. during low-to-moderate intensity exercise, is an important marker of health and a determinant of optimal endurance performance. However, little is known about factors that influence fat use during exercise and whether fat use is similar within an individual across exercise sessions. These are questions my research aims to explore.

Best Animal Ever...

Humans are the big bullies in the school of nature. They impose their will on which animals to bully or not. Regardless of what your favourite animal already is, by the end of this 5-minute session, oceanographer, Russell Arnott, hopes that you’ll share his enthusiasm for what he regards as “The Best Animal Ever”…

Communication is key: The impact of language on adolescents’ wellbeing

Adolescents with a language impairment may also struggle with socialising and mental health. Are these poor social and emotional outcomes a direct result of low language skills or do individuals with language impairments develop a different way of viewing social situations?

Let’s talk about sex (and gender): the importance of distinguishing between constructs in psychological research

The terms ‘sex’ and ‘gender’ are used interchangeably but actually have quite different meanings. This presentation will cover the differences between the two and why it is important to know these differences in research.

ANNE MARIE GO

Understanding Politicians

Elected politicians are still individuals inclined to prioritize their own well-being. With the presence of side-payments, how can we encourage politicians to abandon their own self-interests and push through laws that benefit the public?

JENNIFER FOX

Lost in Translation

How does interpretation differ from translation? And why is interpretation so important?

LINE-UP

We are part of the Being Human Festival

ALLEN GALLAGHER

OLIVER CHRZANOWSKI-SMITH

CLAIRE FORREST

VANDANA SINGH

SAMANTHA WRATTEN

RUSSELL ARNOTT

NIKOLAOS VRONTARAS

Meet ‘Dave’: Assessing tobacco industry arguments regarding the illicit tobacco trade.

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Despite a long history of participating in cigarette smuggling, tobacco companies now claim to be leading the fight against the illicit tobacco trade. Should we trust tobacco industry claims about illicit tobacco, or are tobacco companies blowing smoke?

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How does the Indian school curriculum influence the gendered capabilities of its female pupils?

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Are the learning outcomes for Girls and Boys alike in India? What are we teaching our boys, that lead to discrimination against girls? Why one of the fastest growing economies in South Asia is leaving its women behind and marching forward with men only.

Support for families of cancer patients

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Optimising exercise and nutrition to burn fat

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Best Animal Ever...

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Communication is key: The impact of language on adolescents’ wellbeing

​

Adolescents with a language impairment may also struggle with socialising and mental health. Are these poor social and emotional outcomes a direct result of low language skills or do individuals with language impairments develop a different way of viewing social situations?

Let’s talk about sex (and gender): the importance of distinguishing between constructs in psychological research

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The terms ‘sex’ and ‘gender’ are used interchangeably but actually have quite different meanings. This presentation will cover the differences between the two and why it is important to know these differences in research.

ANNE MARIE GO

Understanding Politicians

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Elected politicians are still individuals inclined to prioritize their own well-being. With the presence of side-payments, how can we encourage politicians to abandon their own self-interests and push through laws that benefit the public?

JENNIFER FOX

Lost in Translation

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How does interpretation differ from translation? And why is interpretation so important?