We are delighted to announce the UK Curiosity Network 2025 Inaugural Workshop, hosted at Lancaster University. The event aims to unite researchers from multiple disciplines studying curiosity across the UK. This one-day event will feature keynote presentations, interactive seminars, and a tour of an art exhibition. Participants will have the opportunity to engage with innovative curiosity research and connect with experts in the field.

Keynotes:

• Susan Engel, Williams College, USA
• Matthias Gruber, Cardiff University, UK
• Third keynote tbc

Interactive seminars:

• Covering the "What", "How", and "When" of curiosity research.

Art installation:

• Tour of art installation by Elizabeth Clough

The workshop is organised in collaboration with University of Lancashire, and made possible by a Collaborative Innovation Grant from ESRC supported Methods North West.
 

Registration link: Register here

Registration deadline: 01.10.2025

Website link: UK Curiosity Network

Organisers: Marina Bazhydai, Mathilde H. Prenevost, Candice Satchwell & Nathan Jones