Instant Expert: Consciousness and the mind-body connection

New Scientist presents ...

Instant Expert: Consciousness and the mind-body connection

Saturday 26th April 2024, 10am - 5pm | Congress Centre, 28 Great Russell Street, London, WC1B 3LS

Science is more aware than ever of the myriad complex links between our physical and the mental worlds; from the strange effects of placebos and nocebos, to the explosion of research into interoception (how the brain perceives the body).

At the heart of these discussions is the mystery of consciousness – how can a physical object like a brain be aware of its own existence?

There’s also the Enteric nervous system, a mesh-like system of neurons that governs the function of the gastrointestinal tract, often nicknamed our ‘second brain’.

Join six world-leading experts to discover how our minds and bodies are inextricably linked, and how leading-edge neuroscience is revealing what this means for our future health and wellbeing.

At this Instant Expert, you’ll:

· Learn about the latest theories of consciousness.

· Explore the fascinating insights from interoception research.

· Hear how placebos and nocebos can make us feel better or worse, with no active ingredients.

· Discover the body’s ‘second brain’.

· Network with leading brain scientists.

Our line-up of expert speakers will be announced soon...

Who should attend?

This masterclass is designed for everyone who wants to learn about about the latest theories of consciousness.

• Become an expert in one day

• Informal set-up, meet like minded people

• Open your mind, be inspired

• Unique chance to ask your burning questions to our experts

What's included in your ticket:

In-depth and engaging talks from six leading scientists

Ask-an-expert Question Time session

Your chance to meet our six speakers and New Scientist host

Exclusive on-the-day New Scientist subscription deal, book and merchandise offers Booking information:

The event will be held at the Congress Centre, 28 Great Russell Street, London, WC1B 3LS

Doors will open at 9:15am, with talks commencing at 10am sharp. The event will finish at 5pm.

We require the name of each person attending - please ensure this is provided at the time of booking. If you need to change the name of an attendee, please notify us as soon as possible: [email protected]

Eventbrite will email you your ticket(s) immediately after purchase. Please remember to bring your ticket(s) with you as you'll need it to gain entry. We can scan tickets from a print out, or off the screen of a phone / tablet / smartwatch.

The schedule / exact running order for the day will be confirmed closer to the event, and will be emailed to all ticket holders.

Lunch will NOT be provided at this event. Visitors are welcome to bring their own food, or purchase lunch at one of the many establishments in the surrounding area.

Should you require details about disabled access, please contact us at: [email protected]

Tickets are non-transferable to any other New Scientist event.

All tickets are non-refundable.

New Scientist reserves the right to alter the event and its line-up, or cancel the event. In the unlikely event of cancellation, all tickets will be fully refunded. New Scientist Ltd will not be liable for any additional expenses incurred by ticket holders in relation to the event.

Tickets are subject to availability and are only available in advance through Eventbrite.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Congress Centre, 28 Great Russell Street, London, United Kingdom