HAPPINESS AND WELLBEING

The aim of this one-day conference is to explore the theme of Happiness and Wellbeing from religious, philosophical, psychological, health and other perspectives. The conference also intends to facilitate interreligious and interdisciplinary engagement as well as research in this area. In recent years the theme of Happiness and Wellbeing has gained enormous attention in various fields such as psychology, social science, economics, education, health care, and is slowly gaining ground in philosophical and religious discourses. There are multiple definitions of happiness and wellbeing and they have been understood in the broadest as well as in the narrowest sense. This topic will be discussed from a variety of perspectives and the conference attendees will have the opportunity to interact with the speakers before and during the Panel Discussion.

KEYNOTE SPEAKERS

Richard King, Professor of Buddhist and Asian Studies, University of Kent, UK

From Buddhist meditation to modern secular therapy: an analysis of mindfulness in ancient and modern contexts

Linda Gask, Emerita Professor of Psychiatry, University of Manchester, UK

Why I’m happy to feel sad

OTHER SPEAKERS

Paula Mcgee, Emerita Professor of Nursing, Birmingham City University, UK

Happiness and Health

David McLoughlin, Senior Lecturer in Theology, Newman Univesity, Birmingham, UK

Jesus Disturbing Charter of Happiness

Sharada Sugirtharajah, formerly Senior Lecturer in Hindu Studies, currently Honorary Senior Research Fellow, University of Birmingham, UK

Understanding Happiness and Wellbeing: A Hindu Perspective

Musa Askari, Independent Thinker, Newcastle, UK

Happiness and Wellbeing: An Act of Contemplation

Vishal Soni, Lead Practitioner in Science, Light Hall Academy, UK

The Science of Happiness

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EVENT LOGISTICS

Registration fee includes refreshments (coffee/tea and biscuits). Lunch can be bought at nearby cafes.

The Carrs Lane Conference Centre is within easy walking (5-10 minutes) distance from rail (Moor Street and New Street stations) and car parks.

Conference room (Ground Floor) : Accessible from street level.

Parking: Limited parking is available subject to availability at the venue for a fee of £9.50 on a first - come, first - served basis. Disabled parking is available free of charge, subject to availability. The nearest car parks to the Carrs Lane Conference Centre are Albert Street Car Park and Moor Street Car Park.

For any other queries, please contact sharada60@outlook.com or Paula.Mcgee@bcu.ac.uk

Carrs Lane Conference Centre

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• Address: Carrs Lane, Birmingham B4 7SX

• Phone: 0121 643 6151