About this Event
'Reading for a happier, healthier and more socially connected life, with The Queen's Reading Room'
The Queen’s Reading Room is a charity initiated by Her Majesty Queen Camilla , championing books and reading for pleasure in the UK and beyond. Together with The British Neuroscience Association, The Queen’s Reading Room will host this public lecture on the benefits of reading, with the valuable help of some brilliant friends of the Reading Room. These talented friends include authors, literature lovers and scientists, all of whom have a passion for the benefits of reading on wellbeing. This session will explore how reading can influence not only the way we feel, but also the way we think, speak and sleep. The global discussion on the benefits of reading is only in its infancy, but this lecture will explore how this exceptionally important topic can progress and evolve.
This event is part of the public programme for the International Festival of Neuroscience, the flagship conference of the British Neuroscience Association.
Delegates who have registered for the conference can attend this session for FREE.
Non-delegates are invited to attend for the ticket price of £10 (+booking fee).
All proceeds will be shared equally between the British Neuroscience Association and Queen's Reading Room as a donation to their charitable activities.
You can find more events in the International Festival of Neuroscience public programme here: bna.org.uk/BYOBLiverpool
You can find out more about the scientific conference here: bna2025.org
Both events are open to the public - all are welcome!
About The Queen’s Reading Room (QRR)
The Queen’s Reading Room is a charity and literary hub on a mission to help readers and non-readers alike find and connect with books they will love. Through exclusive author interviews and behind-the- scenes content, podcast and annual literary festival, The Queen’s Reading Room seeks to advance education by providing opportunities for the appreciation of literature among adults and children, introducing and celebrating books from around the world and the extraordinary people who create them. Its purpose is to help more people find and connect with books – chosen for their educative, literary or historic merit - which enrich their lives and turn them into lifelong readers.
The former Duchess of Cornwall launched ‘The Reading Room’ on Instagram in January 2021 with Charlie Mackesy and his wonderfully illustrated ‘The Boy, The Mole, The Fox and The Horse’. Since then, there have been 67 books recommended by Her Majesty from a wide range of genres. The project was relaunched as the charity ‘The Queen’s Reading Room’ in February 2023 by Her Majesty The Queen.
Registered charity number 1201916 |www.instagram.com/thequeensreadingroom | www.thequeensreadingroom.co.uk
About the British Neuroscience Association (BNA)
The British Neuroscience Association is the largest UK organisation representing and supporting neuroscientists. Established in 1968, the BNA works to advance the field of neuroscience by facilitating the exchange of knowledge, promoting career development, and advocating for neuroscience research and its societal impact. The BNA connects scientists from academia, industry, and clinical fields, and all those interested in neuroscience, driving collaboration and innovation in understanding the brain and nervous system.
Registered charity number 1103852 | www.bna.org.uk
About The International Festival of Neuroscience, (BNA2025)
BNA2025 is the British Neuroscience Association’s biennial international conference, scheduled to take place in Liverpool, UK, from April 27-30, 2025. This prestigious event gathers thousands of neuroscientists from around the world to showcase cutting-edge research and foster interdisciplinary collaboration. With a focus on brain health, mental wellbeing, and societal impacts of neuroscience, BNA2025 will feature lectures, symposia, and workshops by leading experts, alongside interactive sessions for professionals at all stages of their careers.
www.bna2025.org
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
ACC Liverpool, Kings Dock Street, Liverpool, United Kingdom
GBP 11.55
