We would love to see you at our Drop-in event – feel free to attend for a session or two, or the whole day. Come along and hear about the huge range of Research taking place across the University, and support your fellow academics talking about their Research. Taking place in The Coyne Lecture Theatre in the Thomas Hardy Suite from 10am – 4pm.
Our confirmed speakers include:
10am Heather Hartwell, discussing the VeggiEAT project
10.40am Jamie Matthews discussing the international news coverage of the Japanese earthquake and consequent tsunami
10.55am Helen Farasat discussing her research with parents of children with eczema
11.10 Sine McDougall – Participating in Research
11.45am TBC
12.00pm TBC
12.15pm Yeganeh Morakabati will speak about her experiences of teaching in Afghanistan
12:30 Dan Weissmann
1.45pm Neil Vaughan, discussing his research into developing an epidural simulator
2.00pm Ashley Woodfall
2.15pm Fabian Homberg
2.30 Participating in Research
3.00pm Carrie Hodges, Lee-Ann Fenge and Wendy Cutts speaking about their project which focuses on young people with disabilities.
3.15pm James Gavin – will talk about his project looking at whether technology can be used to increase strength and balance in older adults
More speakers to be confirmed – please check our Blog posts for updates!











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