Name: Mind, Model, and Machine: Getting down to what makes us human.
Start: 2026-05-18T19:00:00
End: 2026-05-18T21:00:00
Location: Mr Bradley's Pub

Explore how stories shape our brains and why some narratives stay with us, uncover the risks of AI-generated fake videos and how they can mislead our judgment, and dive into cutting-edge research on ADHD investigating how brain immune cells and gut signals may influence dopamine and behaviour.

Neuroscience of Storytelling

Ketki Mulay (PhD candidate)

A great story can make us laugh, cry, and remember. But why? This talk explores how storytelling affects the brain and why some storytellers capture our attention better than others.

Can AI Fool You?

Didier Ching (PhD Researcher)

AI can create realistic fake videos of people saying or doing things they never did. My talk explores how people judge these videos, whether they can mislead us, and hidden dangers around AI.

ADHD in a Dish: Growing Brain Cells to Understand the Gut–Brain Connection

Cristine Yde Ohki (Postdoctoral Researcher )

ADHD affects many children and often continues into adulthood. This project uses patient stem cells to study how brain immune cells and gut-derived compounds may affect dopamine brain cells.

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