Improve your long-term memory, with Mark Channon

Welcome to Guardian Masterclasses – a unique programme of learning embedded within one of the world's most forward-thinking media organisations.We offer a broad range of short and long courses across a variety of disciplines from creative writing, journalism, photography and design, film and digital media, music and cultural appreciation.Harnessing the expertise and specialisms within the organisation, our courses are led by first class and award winning guardian professionals whilst also drawing on the skills and expertise of other leading figures at the forefront of the creative and digital industries.The programme is aimed at anyone interested in personal or professional development whether that be refining your skills, focusing your ambition or simply broadening your mind and gaining inspiration.

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Discover how to genuinely boost your memory, learn things faster and recall more information than you ever thought possible.

You’ve done it again. You’ve lost your car keys. Or your charger. You can’t remember your best friend’s middle name, or that important thing you really wanted to say. Something that happened one year ago might as well have been a whole decade ago – and indeed, <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2022/jun/08/im-nearly-60-heres-what-ive-learned-about-growing-old-tim-dowling" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">as we age</a>, the passing of time can feel like a compression of a whole life’s worth of experience.In this masterclass with Mark Channon, the mindset coach and author of several books on memory, you will learn about the fascinating complexity of your brain, and how it sifts through, analyses, prioritises, stores and sheds <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/education/2015/sep/16/what-happens-in-your-brain-when-you-make-a-memory" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">information</a>.Through practical exercises as well as lecture-style talks, you will discover the importance of rehearsal for forming strong memories, drawing on science to tap into how the memory works as well as the effective strategies that can help you to improve your own ability to store and retrieve information. Course content<ul><li>The science behind memory </li><li>Memory strategies: what are they and how can they help you?</li><li>The good news and the bad news</li><li>How to learn faster and remember for longer</li><li>Memory for books, names, talks and numbers</li><li>Memory habits</li></ul>This course is for …<ul><li>Anyone looking to improve their memory and performance </li><li>Anyone with an interest in how the brain works and processes information</li></ul>Tutor profileMark Channon is a mindset coach and startup consultant. After creating the quiz show Monkhouse’s Memory Masters for the BBC, he became one of the first grand masters of memory in the world. Mark is the author of several books including <a href="https://www.markchannon.com/memory-books" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">The Memory Workbook</a> and <a href="https://www.markchannon.com/memory-books" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Improve Your Memory: Sharpen Focus and Improve Performance</a>. Mark was the original Memory Coach on Channel 4’s, Can I Improve My Memory, coaching Gok Wan, Joey Essex and Valerie Singleton. After 30 years of experience as a coach and leading digital products for the likes of BBC and Microsoft, Mark now works with clients on career transformation, high-performance leadership and business growth.Course Details<ul><li>Date: Wednesday 8 February 2023</li><li>Time: 6pm-8.30pm GMT</li></ul>A catch up recording will be shared after the class and will be available for two weeks.This masterclass is available globally. If you are joining us from outside the United Kingdom, please use this <a href="https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/converter.html?iso=20230208T180000&p1=136&p2=37&p3=179&p4=137&p5=240" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">time zone converter</a> to check your local live streaming time.6pm GMT | 7pm CET | 10am PST | 1pm ESTYou will be sent a link to the webinar 24 hours and 30 minutes before the start time. Please email masterclasses@theguardian.com if you do not receive the access link 24 hours before the scheduled start time.We aim to make all Guardian Masterclasses accessible to all. If you require any adjustments to enable your participation in this course, please get in touch with us at masterclasses@theguardian.com.This event will be hosted on a third-party live streaming platform Zoom, please refer to their <a href="https://explore.zoom.us/en/privacy/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">privacy policy </a>and <a href="https://explore.zoom.us/en/terms/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">terms and conditions</a> before purchasing a ticket to the class.Once a purchase is complete we will not be able to refund you where you do not attend or if you cancel your event booking. Please see <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/guardian-masterclasses/terms-and-conditions" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">our terms and conditions</a> for more information on our refund policy.

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