Seminars

We invite world-leading academics to speak at a series of open seminars throughout the year, all hosted by academics within the school.

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Our seminars take place on Tuesdays starting at 12:00 pm followed by refreshments at 1:00 pm in the ICOSS Foyer. The seminars are usually in person with a hybrid option, please see the table below for details. 

For more information or a copy of the seminar programme please email psychology@sheffield.ac.uk.

Programme 2026/2027 Semester 1

DateSpeakerTitleHostLocation
06/10/2026Dr Iona Burnell ReillyExploring the lives and lived realities of working-class academics in Higher EducationDr Daniel PooleOnline - Google Meet link
20/10/2026Dr Ricci HannahProbing the neurophysiology of human behaviour: from inhibitory control to motor learningDr Alekhya MandaliLecture Theatre 2, Sir Henry Stephenson Building - Google Meet link
03/11/2026Professor Louise McHughCo designing Mental Health and Climate Sustainability Supports with the Farming CommunityDr Arianna PrudenziLecture Theatre 2, Sir Henry Stephenson Building - Google Meet link
17/11/2026TBCTBCTBCTBC
24/11/2026TBCTBCTBCTBC
01/12/2026Professor Amanda RobertsGambling Behind Bars: Crime, Prison Culture and Gambling-Related HarmProfessor Matt FieldLecture Theatre 2, Sir Henry Stephenson Building - Google Meet link
08/12/2026Dr Amy BlakemoreTBCDr Vyv HuddyTBC

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