The Secret Life of Sleep: Myths, Metrics and What Really Matters

Please note that this event will now be a live podcast recording, of a brand-new science podcast hosted by Prof Ben Garrod from the University of East Anglia! UEA's Dr Jo Bower and Ben will be in conversation with co-host, Dr Gab Astorga, a Norwich-based microbial genomics scientist.

Discover the secrets of truly restorative sleep - and what’s really helping (or hurting) your rest.

Join UEA’s Dr Jo Bower as she tackles questions like: “What does sleep really do for me?”, “Does sleep tracking help or hinder our quest for rest?”, and “Are electronics the sleep thief we think they are?” In this talk, explore how we can harness the power of sleep to feel more refreshed, alert, and energised during the day.

All attendees need a ticket.

Free, booking essential
Recommended for adults and ages 12+
The Auditorium, The Forum
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About Dr Jo Bower

Dr Jo is an Associate Professor in Psychology at the University of East Anglia (UEA) and co-founder of the Sleep and Insomnia Network East Anglia (SINEA). Her research examines the role of sleep in daily functioning, focusing on our emotional and mental health.

Jo is particularly passionate about bringing sleep science into the real-world, through public engagement and advocacy. With SINEA, Jo leads initiatives such as The Great Parliamentary Sleep Project, and the Great UEA Sleep Survey, raising awareness of the importance of sleep within the general population, education, and healthcare environments.

About Prof Ben Garrod

An interdisciplinary biologist, award-winning broadcaster, and author, Ben brings curiosity and clarity to the frontiers of modern science. Ben is an author, award-winning broadcaster and Professor of Evolutionary Biology and Science Engagement at the University of East Anglia, here in Norwich. His lifelong curiosity about the natural world has taken him across continents – protecting chimpanzees in Africa, tracking polar bears in the Arctic and helping uncover the largest dinosaur ever found in South America.