About this Event
Join us in celebrating 15 years of the Herbal History Research Network (HHRN). From ancient to modern history, the network brings researchers and herbalists together to develop a greater understanding of the history of herbal medicine and herbal practice. Come and meet academics, herbal practitioners and postgraduate students presenting their research posters. You will hear a fascinating array of talks about herbal history research and herbal practice.
For more information about the network, visit www.herbalhistory.org/home/seminars/
PROGRAMME
9.30 am Registration, Tea & Coffee
10 am Welcome - Julia Nurse, Chair of HHRN (Research Development Lead, Wellcome Collection)
10.15 – 12.30 Session 1
- Materia Medica as Material Culture - Professor Mark Nesbitt, Royal Botanic
Gardens, Kew - Qinghao, the Glistening Green Herb (Artemisia annua L.) 2nd to the 20th century - Professor Elisabeth Hsu, University of Oxford
- Cunning Folk and Herbalists - Drs Debora Moretti and Peter Jones, Alternative Healers’
Project, Hertfordshire and Nottingham Trent Universities
12.30 – 1.45 Light Lunch (included) & Poster Judging
2.00 – 4.30 Session 2
- Winner of Student Poster (5 min overview)
- ESCOP: 35 Years of Herbal Cooperation Across Europe - Simon Mills, Medical Herbalist
- Sweet and Sour Synergy: Oxymel as a Past and Present Medicine - Dr Erin Connelly,
University of Warwick - The Hidden Botanical Collections at the Natural History Museum- John Hunnex, National
History Museum - Concluding remarks - Julia Nurse
ACCESS INFO
Nearest Underground station - Oxford Circus (3 minute walk).
Please note seminar room access is via a sweeping staircase.
STUDENT BURSARIES
We are delighted to offer five student bursaries including free seminar admission, a light lunch and reimbursement of travel expenses up to £100 against receipts. Applications must be received by 31 May and successful applicants will be notified by 14 June 2024. Click https://forms.gle/H7xn2Yf5a1LV9EiR6 for application form.
CALL FOR STUDENT POSTERS
Submit an abstract detailing your research for consideration by 31 May. Successful submissions will be notified by 14 June 2024. Click https://forms.gle/YLehF88YfK2ByrY98 for the submission form.
CONCESSIONS
We are pleased to offer a concession rate for students, retired practitioners/researchers (66 years or over) and those not in employment. Please indicate whether any of these apply to you at the time of boooking.
INFO & QUESTIONS
For any general queries please email [email protected]
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
The Medical Society of London, Chandos Street, London, United Kingdom
GBP 30.00 to GBP 55.00
