
Brain and Mind: Animal Consciousness and the Brain
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The event titled "Brain and Mind: Animal Consciousness and the Brain" scheduled for October 27, 2026, at St Hilda's College in Oxford will explore the multifaceted nature of animal consciousness through philosophical, psychological, and neuroscientific lenses. The free workshop, held in the Jacqueline du Pré Music Building, invites a variety of speakers to engage attendees in discussions that delve into how these fields understand and interpret the cognitive capacities of animals.
The wcrkshop will investigate 'Animal consciousness and the brain' from the perspectives of philosophy, psychology and neuroscience.
Animal Consciousness and the Brain
The St Hilda's Brain and Mind Series of workshops (Brain and Mind | St Hilda's College Oxford) continues this coming year with the theme of 'Consciousness'.
The workshop on 'Animal Consciousness and the Brain' will take place on Tuesday, 27th October. 2026, 5:00-7:15pm, Jacqueline du Pre Music Building, St Hilda's College. It will investigate the topic of animal consciousness and the brain from the points of view of philosophy (Dr. Walter Veit, University of Reading), psychology (Prof. Lars Chittka, Queen Mary, University of London) and neuroscience (Dr. Alexandrina Guran, Medical School, University of Hamburg, Germany). The talks will be followed by a Q&A. session.
'Animal Consciousness and the Brain' is an in-person event, where all are welcome. It is free, but booking is required.
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Brain and Mind: Animal Consciousness and the Brain takes place on Tuesday, 27 October 2026 at 17:00.
Brain and Mind: Animal Consciousness and the Brain is held at Jacqueline du Pré Music Building (St Hilda's College) in Oxford (Cowley Place, Oxford, OX4 1DX).
Entry to Brain and Mind: Animal Consciousness and the Brain is free.
Tickets for Brain and Mind: Animal Consciousness and the Brain can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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Brain and Mind: Animal Consciousness and the Brain
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The event titled "Brain and Mind: Animal Consciousness and the Brain" scheduled for October 27, 2026, at St Hilda's College in Oxford will explore the multifaceted nature of animal consciousness through philosophical, psychological, and neuroscientific lenses. The free workshop, held in the Jacqueline du Pré Music Building, invites a variety of speakers to engage attendees in discussions that delve into how these fields understand and interpret the cognitive capacities of animals.
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The wcrkshop will investigate 'Animal consciousness and the brain' from the perspectives of philosophy, psychology and neuroscience.
Animal Consciousness and the Brain
The St Hilda's Brain and Mind Series of workshops (Brain and Mind | St Hilda's College Oxford) continues this coming year with the theme of 'Consciousness'.
The workshop on 'Animal Consciousness and the Brain' will take place on Tuesday, 27th October. 2026, 5:00-7:15pm, Jacqueline du Pre Music Building, St Hilda's College. It will investigate the topic of animal consciousness and the brain from the points of view of philosophy (Dr. Walter Veit, University of Reading), psychology (Prof. Lars Chittka, Queen Mary, University of London) and neuroscience (Dr. Alexandrina Guran, Medical School, University of Hamburg, Germany). The talks will be followed by a Q&A. session.
'Animal Consciousness and the Brain' is an in-person event, where all are welcome. It is free, but booking is required.
Description supplied by the event organiser.
📍 Venue
Jacqueline du Pré Music Building (St Hilda's College)Cowley Place, Oxford, OX4 1DX
St Mary's, Oxford
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When is Brain and Mind: Animal Consciousness and the Brain?
Brain and Mind: Animal Consciousness and the Brain takes place on Tuesday, 27 October 2026 at 17:00.
Where is Brain and Mind: Animal Consciousness and the Brain taking place?
Brain and Mind: Animal Consciousness and the Brain is held at Jacqueline du Pré Music Building (St Hilda's College) in Oxford (Cowley Place, Oxford, OX4 1DX).
How much are tickets for Brain and Mind: Animal Consciousness and the Brain?
Entry to Brain and Mind: Animal Consciousness and the Brain is free.
How do I get tickets for Brain and Mind: Animal Consciousness and the Brain?
Tickets for Brain and Mind: Animal Consciousness and the Brain can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
🏨 Staying overnight?
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Until Tuesday, 27 October 2026
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