Talk: Rest and Relaxation - The Science of Switching Off

A free evening talk in which Claudia Hammond and Professor Catherine Loveday discuss the science of rest and practical ways to improve wellbeing.

BBC Radio 4 presenter Claudia Hammond and Professor Catherine Loveday appear in conversation about what rest really does for the brain and why many people feel they are not getting enough. They discuss findings from The Rest Test, the world's largest study on rest, and share practical, evidence-based ways to build meaningful downtime into everyday life. The talk runs from 6.45pm to 8pm and everyone is welcome.