Unit Postdoctoral Neuroscientist Dr. Joram van Rheede participated in the 'Spotlight on Engineering' public engagement talks at the Old Fire Station theatre in Oxford on the 17th April. The evening featured 6 speakers all giving 10-15 minute talks on engineering-related research. Joram presented on the interaction between deep brain stimulation therapy and sleep, highlighting research carried out by the Denison Group and Sharott Group at the Unit, as well as collaborations with the neurosurgical teams at the John Radcliffe Hospital, Great Ormond Street Hospital, and King’s College Hospital.

Joram commented, "It was great to work with colleagues from the Department of Engineering Science to put on a set of talks for a general audience. We participated in a public speaking workshop and practice sessions to help us craft a compelling narrative about our work, finding metaphors to explain important principles, and avoiding specialist jargon. The response from the audience was great- the questions were more stimulating than the ones we get at science conferences!"