About Your 21st Century Brain
What happens when ancient neural wiring collides with modern life? Neuroscientist Hannah Critchlow and neurologist Paul Goldsmith offer an empowering exploration of how our brains really work and how we can help them thrive.
The same processes that once kept us alive can now leave us anxious, overloaded and burnt out. But by understanding our brain’s original design, we can learn to work with our biology rather than against it. Drawing on cutting-edge neuroscience and real-world case studies, Hannah and Paul explore how to nurture resilient, adaptable brains in ourselves and our children and how to flourish in an age of rapid innovation. Sharing practical strategies to improve decision-making, foster curiosity and creativity and develop deeper intelligence and wisdom, they show how to fuel your brain and thrive every day. Chaired by Julia Wheeler.
There will be a book signing after this event.
Get ahead of your Festival reading and visit the Waterstones Cheltenham Science Festival bookshop and support Cheltenham Festivals with every purchase.
The 21st Century Brain: Cutting edge neuroscience to help us navigate the future (Hardback)
by Dr Hannah Critchlow
The Evolving Brain: How to Thrive in a World We Weren't Made For (Hardback)
by Dr Paul Goldsmith
Getting Here
Parking
Pay at machine on-road parking can be found around the venue and the nearest main car park is located on St George’s Road (GL50 3DT).
Walk
The venue is a six minute walk from Montpelier Gardens and a seven min walk by foot from the town centre.
Bus & Train
Stagecoach bus services stop nearby on Montpellier and in town centre on the Promenade. The town centre is a 25-minute walk from the Cheltenham Spa Railway Station, with a taxi rank located outside the station as well as local bus services. For further information on Cheltenham bus services, please visit the Stagecoach website.
More infoAccess
The venue’s front entrance has step access, but there is a no-step entrance on the Parabola Road side of the building with push-pad access. Guide dogs are welcome and the venue is equipped with hearing enhancers.
Accessible toilets can be found by the main toilets in the venue, by the circle bar, and the dance studio – all areas can be accessed via a lift.
There is no hearing loop or assistance system in Parabola Arts Centre.
If you are uncertain about your booking we advise contacting our box office via email, by phone on 01242 850 270 during on-sale periods, or by using our Access Booking Form so that we can ensure you seating is suitable for the event you wish to attend. Our booking information page will have the most up to date box office phone opening hours.
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