We invite you to BRAIN BREAK - an event about your student brain!
We will explore the neurobiology of building better habits and achieving optimal sleep, essential for excelling during the exam season. You'll learn about the mechanisms behind memory retention and receive practical tips for managing exam-related anxiety and study related stressors. Join us to discover how to best optimize your student life for academic success!
Of course, we're also inviting you to a free dinner after the event with a great opportunity to network!
THE PROGRAM:
15:00 - 15:15 Welcome - Introduction to Synapse - Life Science Connect
15:15 - 15:50 Jakob Linnet , Psychologist, Head of Gambling Clinic, Department of Occupational Medicine, Odense University Hospital
Title: “Your Brain is Deceiving You” A presentation on brain chemistry and addiction habits
15:50 - 16:00 Break - Time for refreshments
16:00 - 16:35 Andrea Moreno, Assistant Professor, Danish Research Institute of Translational Neuroscience (DANDRITE), Center for Proteins in Memory (PROMEMO), Dept. Molecular Biology and Genetics (Neurobiology)
Title: “Forgetting: How does it happen, and why?” A presentation on the molecular and synaptic mechanisms of memory, and the importance of forgetting
16:35 - 16:40 Short break - Stretch your legs
16:40 - 17:15 Åsa Fex Svenningsen, Associate professor, Institute of Molecular Medicine - Neurobiology Research Unit, SDU, Board member of Neuroscience Academy Denmark
Title: “Why you need to sleep“ A presentation on the science of sleep
17:15 - 17:45 Jacques Christopher Novotny Kloster, Study and well-being counselor, General Study Counselling, University of Southern Denmark
Title: Tips and tricks for managing exam-related anxiety and study related stressors.
17:45 - 18:00 Thank you and Feedback
18:00 - 19:00 Dinner and Networking