The Neuroscience of Your Learning Brain

By the end of the workshop, you'll have explored how to:

• Understand the learning brain: Explore the roles of attention, memory, neuroplasticity and executive functions in learning.
• Recognise individual learning differences: Consider how neurodivergence and different cognitive needs may influence learning, while challenging common myths such as fixed learning styles.
• Understand learning and wellbeing: Explore how stress, emotional regulation, sleep and rest can influence attention, memory and learning.
• Use evidence-informed learning strategies: Explore retrieval practice, spaced learning, cognitive load and feedback, and how these can support learning.
• Develop a personal learning toolkit: Identify practical approaches that suit your goals, needs and circumstances, with flexibility to review and adapt them.

This workshop may be particularly useful if you:

• Are curious about how the brain learns and remembers information.
• Want to make studying or professional learning more effective.
• Are returning to education or developing new skills.
• Would like to understand attention, memory and executive functions better.
• Are interested in neurodiversity and individual learning differences.
• Want practical learning strategies informed by research.

You don't need a background in science, psychology or education to take part.

Explore how the brain learns

We'll introduce attention, memory, executive functions and neuroplasticity, exploring how experience and practice can influence learning.

Understand individual differences

We'll consider how learning needs can vary, including neurodivergent experiences, and examine why fixed learning-style labels aren't supported by good evidence.

Explore the role of stress and rest

We'll look at how stress, emotional regulation, sleep and rest may influence concentration, memory and learning.

Try evidence-informed learning approaches

Drawing on the MINDI approach, we'll explore retrieval practice, spaced learning, managing cognitive load and using feedback.

Build your learning toolkit

You'll reflect on your own learning goals and identify practical strategies to try, adapt and review over time.

• A 90-minute live, interactive online workshop.
• Accessible explanations of key learning science concepts.
• Practical examples and optional reflection activities.
• Downloadable learning science and strategy resources.
• A personal learning toolkit planning activity.
• Opportunities to ask questions.
• A follow-up email with resources.

Learning involves several interacting processes, including attention, memory, executive functions and the brain's capacity to adapt through experience.

Research in cognitive psychology and education provides useful evidence about approaches such as retrieval practice and spaced learning. Neuroscience can also help us understand the biological processes involved, although brain research doesn't always translate directly into a particular teaching or study technique.

We'll distinguish between established findings, emerging research and common misconceptions, including the idea that everyone has one fixed learning style.

The aim is to help you understand the science well enough to make practical, informed choices about your own learning.

Do I need to understand neuroscience already?
No. Everything will be introduced in accessible language, with practical examples.

Is this suitable for neurodivergent learners?
Yes. We'll consider individual differences and ways to adapt learning strategies to different needs.

Is this a science lecture?
No. There will be accessible explanations, practical examples, opportunities for reflection and questions.

Will I learn how to improve my memory?
We'll explore research-informed strategies for remembering and retrieving information, although no technique guarantees particular results.

Does the workshop cover learning styles?
Yes. We'll explore why fixed visual, auditory or kinaesthetic learning-style categories aren't a reliable basis for choosing learning methods.

Will I have to participate in discussions?
No. Participation is encouraged but optional, and you can engage in different ways.

Can I request accessibility adjustments?
Yes. Please share any access needs when booking.

Will I receive resources?
Yes. You'll receive downloadable resources and a follow-up email.