UQ Talks in Perth: the science of making good decisions

Every day, we make countless decisions – some minor, others monumental.

 

Thinking back on high-pressure calls you've made at work, and those big, defining life choices, are there any decisions that you still dwell on during sleepless nights?

 

Join us in Perth for an exclusive UQ Talks event with renowned neuroscientist Professor Jason Mattingley, who will unravel the mysteries of how our brains make decisions.

 

Don't miss this opportunity to gain insight into the fascinating science behind decision-making and pick up practical tips for future choices.

 

Date: Monday 7 October 2024

Time: 5:30–8:30pm (talk 6:30–7:30pm, refreshments before and after)

Venue: Woodside Studios, WA Museum, Perth Cultural Centre

Cost: $35 per person (includes talk, canapes and beverages)

 

Vice-Chancellor and President The University of Queensland.

Professor Terry is a highly experienced leader in the Australian university sector – and an internationally recognised scholar in psychology.

 

Professor of Cognitive Neuroscience and UQ Laureate Fellow in the Queensland Brain Institute and School of Psychology. Professor Mattingley researches the roles played by attention, prediction and decision making in regulating perceptual, cognitive and motor functions in the human brain.