Science Public Lectures
The next lecture: Thursday 20th September 2018, 6pm
"Remembering what and where:changes in visual memory across the lifespan".
Dr Simon Ferneyhough
Researcher-Department of Psychology,School of Social Sciences
Nottingham Trent University
Abstract: TBA
Time: 6-7 pm
No admission charge and no need to book in advance!
Location: Lecture theatre B1, Physics Building, School of Physics & Astronomy, University of Nottingham, University Park, Nottingham NG7 2RD. (Map)
The Science Public Lecture series is support by the British Science Association Nottinghamshire Branch.
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SPEAKER |
TITLE |
| September 20th |
Dr Simon Ferneyhough |
Remembering What and Where: Changes in Visual Memory across the Lifespan |
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