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You can't teach on old dog new tricks - or can you? And how did the brain learn the old trick in the first place? If you've ever pondered these particular peculiarities, you'll love this line-up of cognitive connoisseurs. Unpack the intricacies of the learning process and get tips on how to boost brain power in your later years. Test yourself with some trivia to win Pint of Science merch, and eat some delish grub while stimulating your brain cells!
How your brain learns to move
Dr Lee Reid
(Post-Doctoral Research Fellow, CSIRO)
As babies we can't walk, talk or clap. Without formal instruction, practice means we can perform these tasks effortlessly. How is this possible? I will talk about research performed by CSIRO & UQ to uncover how physical challenges rewire your brain.
Optimising exercise for brain health
Dr Mia Schaumberg
(Lecturer in Physiology, University of the Sunshine Coast)
I aim to understand the mechanisms that mediate the effects of exercise on cognitive function in health and disease. We aim to develop public health recommendations that optimise the benefits of exercise for brain health and cognition during ageing.
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