Professor Jessica Pykett
Professor of Social and Political Geography
School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences
Explores how governments, policymakers and technology shape, measure and influence happiness and wellbeing.
The Search for Happiness – In Conversation
Hosted by Kathryn Stanczyszyn – UoB Alum, BBC Presenter & Journalist
- DateTuesday, 10 November 2026 (18:30 - 20:15) (UK)
- LocationThe Assembly Room, The Exchange, 3 Centenary Square, Birmingham, B1 2DR
Tickets are free but booking is essential.
Together, the panel will offer perspectives from social science, the humanities and health research, tackling one of humanity's most enduring questions: what does it really mean to live a happy life?
Part of the University of Birmingham's celebrations marking the 50th anniversary of the Baggs Memorial Happiness Lecture.
Join us from 6.30pm for drinks under the specially extended Helios exhibition, for a 7.00pm start.
Laura Kudrna
Associate Professor in Health Research Methods
Department of Applied Health Sciences
Studies workplace wellbeing, meaningful work and the evidence behind helping people lead happier lives.
Professor David James
Chair in Modern and Contemporary Literature
Department of English Literature
Explores how stories, literature and life-writing help people find meaning, resilience and happiness.
Location
Address
The Assembly RoomThe Exchange3 Centenary SquareBirminghamB1 2DR