Educational Neuroscience Seminar

The Cognition, Development and Learning Lab at UCD and the All Ireland Educational Neuroscience (AIEN) group, are excited to welcome Prof. Michael Thomas to UCD on October 24th 2024. Prof. Thomas will deliver a guest seminar titled "THE ROLE OF NEUROSCIENCE IN TRANSFORMING EDUCATION" at the School of Psychology from 1-2pm. All are welcome to register but spaces are limited, and tickets will be assigned on a first come, first served basis. Please register at this link!

Prof. Thomas is a Professor of Cognitive Neuroscience and Director of the Centre for Educational Neuroscience at Birkbeck University of London. His research uses multi-disciplinary methods to understand the brain and cognitive bases of cognitive variability, including behavioural, brain imaging, computational, and genetic methods. He is the author of many leading publications and books focused on educational neuroscience. Recent books include "How the Brain Works: What Psychology Students Need to Know (2023)" and "Educational Neuroscience- the basics (2022)". 

We are very excited to host Prof. Thomas at UCD for the first time. If you have any questions about the event please contact Katie at katie.gilligan-lee@ucd.ie.