Descartes Centre Summer Colloquium

On Tuesday 17 June we are hoping to organize a colloquium that features a series of inspiring moments, historical or current, personal or not, that will raise all of our spirits and remind us to continue all the good work we are doing despite the difficulties we face.

We have reached that time of the year where we are all yearning for our summer vacations! But before we say goodbye for the summer, we get the lovely opportunity to gather once more for the Summer Colloquium. This year we have all been overstimulated with news from around the world. We have heard about political attacks on science, research censorship and an overall decrease in funding. All of this is rather disheartening. But we still love to do what we do.

That is why during this rendition of the Summer Colloquium we want to focus on the positive, on our motivations, on our key vales. This year we will be hearing Inspiring Stories and Positive Motivations in Science. We want to hear about all that makes you keep going, from positive moments with colleagues, to personal values and general inspirations. Anything that keeps you motivated to continue. Let’s keep going, and let us support, inspire and motivate each other in keeping us going.

Theme: Inspiring Stories and Positive Motivations in Science

This year’s Summer Colloquium will be all about the things that inspire us and motivate us to do science, in five to ten minute presentations featuring stories, images, books, films, letters. Anything that gives you the drive and enjoyment that comes with doing science. Our aim is to inspire each other by showcasing the strength and resilience that stems from the positive values and motivations that encourage us.

Join us for the last Descartes Centre Colloquium of the academic year. Afterwards, there will be drinks!