This week our Year 12 students went to see a selection of prominent Psychologists speaking on the practical applications of Psychology in the modern world:  Prof Adrian Owen wowed students with his current work on communicating with people in comas and vegetative states; Dr Lucy Johnstone generated extensive debate about the purpose and practice of diagnosing mental illnesses; Prof Richard Wiseman thoroughly entertained with his work on the amazing use of Psychology in magic and performance; Dr Phil Banyard raised some interesting questions about what can count as truth in Psychology and Cara Flanagan gave some sage advice relating to revision techniques and the best approach to success in exams.