Events from the 01 January 2022 - 31 December 2022 Reset
Body weight and shape ideals are highly variable across time periods and across cultures, and laboratory research shows that our preferences are flexible. Visual media – both traditional and new social media forms – exert particular influence on conceptions of body attractiveness.
02 February 2022
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Online - Zoom Participants wishing to ask questions can do so via zoom chat.
Depression is common among people with long-term conditions (LTCs), and is linked with worse physical outcomes. However, depression in the context of LTCs is not well understood and standard treatments are not always effective.
16 February 2022
Online - Zoom Participants wishing to ask questions can do so via zoom chat
Stroke is a prevalent and disabling neurological condition, and visual perceptual impairments including partial loss of the visual field, or difficulties recognising objects or faces, and are a relatively common consequence.
06 April 2022
12:00 PM - 1:01 PM
The Covid-19 pandemic has left indelible marks on us all. Psychological and physiological scars that run deep, some that might never heal. For those working on the front line, particularly in healthcare, life has been especially challenging (Maben and Bridges, 2020) with unprecedented strain being placed on healthcare professionals around the globe (WHO, 2020).
08 June 2022
Online (Zoom) Participants wishing to ask questions can do so via zoom chat.
Environment has a direct impact on how we feel. Research has demonstrated clear links between the visual landscape, patient recovery and general wellbeing. A view on to nature is known to have positive effects, reducing length of stay for hospital patients. For many, however, due to the design of hospital buildings, this is not an option.
12 October 2022
TBC
Beginning with a 15-minute slide show and informal talk, the walk is an opportunity to learn more about the Unmasking Pain research project, bringing a human face to the extraordinary academic studies that are taking place. The walk will take you through the beautiful landscape of the Botanics garden, animated with surprising moments along the way from sculptures and storytelling to pop-up performances.
27 October 2022
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Hybrid, both online and at the Botanical Gardens, Durham
Eight million people in Canada live with chronic pain, a condition that can affect every aspect of a person’s life including physical and mental health, work, play, and relationships. But that’s not the whole story: we’re also eight million friends, partners, innovators, advocates, organizers, and co-conspirators who are mobilizing a national community to realize a common goal — a dramatically improved system of care and support for people with pain.
07 November 2022 - 10 November 2022
5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Online
We will be presenting the first policy agenda for mitigating the impact of air pollution on brain health and dementia across the life course.
09 November 2022
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Online and in person at the Indigo Hotel, Durham.
Procrastination is a prevalent and pernicious problem that can undermine productivity as well as erode health and well-being.
16 November 2022
Calling all undergraduates, postgraduates, postdocs and ECRs involved or interested in Health and Wellbeing research!! The Wolfson Research Institute for Health and Wellbeing is hosting a networking event to get to know you and allow you to get to know each other.
08 December 2022
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Lindisfarne Centre, St Aiden‘s College
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