Upcoming Events
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CONNECTIONS – Fibre Fun
Join CONNECTIONS fibre artists Richard Boulet and Maya Candler for a relaxed, collaborative afternoon of FIBRE FUN, sharing and creation. There will be two drop in sessions, the first from 12:00 – 1:20 p.m., the second from 1:40 p.m. – 3 p.m.
All materials will be provided and children are welcome with an adult.
This event is a drop-in, and will be first come first served. If you would like to reserve your spot, please email in advance.
Date: April 19, 2025
Time: 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Location: Royal Alberta Museum
NMHI Public Lecture – The Art and Science of Addiction
Join NMHI for an interactive evening of learning, compassion, and hope. Scientists Heather Morris and Anna Taylor, clinician scientist Monty Ghosh, artist Tamara Deedman, and lived/living experience advocate Shanell Twan will offer a powerful and thought provoking look at addictions from diverse perspectives.
Additionally, a research showcase will be held 5:30-6:30 p.m. where NMHI students will be on hand to present their neuroscience and mental health themed posters and discuss their research. Guests are invited to view the posters, ask questions, and learn more about current research before the evening’s public lecture begins.
Date: May 5, 2025
Time: 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Location: Myer Horowitz Theatre
CONNECTIONS – VR Night
Immerse yourself in the minds of artists Marilène Oliver and aAron Munson with Tête à Tête and Where Are You?, two virtual reality artworks created from high resolution CT and MRI scans. These pieces reveal the beauty of neuroscientific imaging while exploring how technologies like machine learning and social media shape our brains and mental health.
Date: TBD
Location: Royal Alberta Museum
Past Events
NMHI Public Lecture – The Art and Science of Brain Rhythms
Scientists Clayton Dickson and Kyle Mathewson, neurologist Janette Mailo, and sound artist Gary James Joynes discussed how rhythms affect our mind and what they can tell us about how the brain works.
CONNECTIONS – Poetry Evening
Connections partnered with the UofA Days of Action Committee and the Sound Studies Institute for an evening of poetry around themes of mental health, neurological disorders, and wellness. Heather Ritz, a Community Social Worker with Wellness Supports, started with a presentation about Happiness Reflected, a multi year project which invites members of the UofA community to submit poems about happiness as a way to open up discussions about mental health. This was followed by readings of some of the Happiness Reflected poems by students and alumni submitted in 2025, and then an open session where guests were welcomed to share their poetry with the audience.