Past event

MAZE Psychology and Neuroscience conference

Ever wondered why you get butterflies in your stomach, or been curious to learn more about the links between diet and brain health? Have your questions answered at the MAZE conference, which will include talks, research and creative work showcases by students from the School of Psychology and Neuroscience published in issues VII and VIII of MAZE Magazine.

This is an opportunity for students to share their knowledge and unique insights into diverse topics in Psychology and Neuroscience and foster connections with the wider community.

The conference lineup is as follows:

  • Hannah Betts: The psychology behind having ‘Butterflies in your stomach': Connecting intuition, your second brain, and love at first sight
  • Elizaveta Zamkovaia: The Thin Red Line: Deciphering the cognitive maze of disordered eating
  • Devika Panicker: Focused Ultrasound Neuromodulation Therapies in Medicine
  • Mathilde Andre: Psilocybin Reimagined: From Sacred Healing to Scandalous Science
  • Addyson Lyon: A Diet for a Better Brain: How Our Gut Health and Brain Health Are Intertwined
  • Victoria Martin Veneti: Breaking Barriers: Understanding and Destigmatising Culture-Bound Syndromes in a Globalised World
  • Karly Dera: The Psychological Impact of PCOS, Endometriosis, and PoTS
  • Anja Demsar: How Does Virtual Reality Therapy Engage Patients with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in Ways That Traditional Therapies Cannot?
  • Isabella Neergaard: The ‘Mental Load' of Healthcare Workers in the NHS
  • Elena Rico Hernando: The Rise of High-Functioning Anxiety and Depression in Young Adults.

The conference will conclude with a Q&A session when attendees can engage with the presenters and discuss their work in greater depth.

If you have any questions or would like additional information email the team at [email protected].