Cafe Scientifique is a place where, for the price of a cup of coffee or a glass of wine, anyone can come to have a conversation about the latest ideas in science & technology.
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The Minories
The Minories
74 High Street, Colchester, CO1UE
Admission: Free by ticket only
Doors Open: at 6:30pm for 7pm start
Capacity: is limited to 55
Contact: Bob Kemp or John Ratford
Wednesday 10th December 2025
Finding Shelter in the Storm:
The Power (and Fragility) of Trust
When life feels uncertain, many of us turn to the people we love for comfort and stability. But relationships don’t automatically protect us from life’s storms — they only become a true shelter when built on trust.
In this talk, Dr Veronica Lamarche from the Department of Psychology at the University of Essex explores how our connections with others can serve as powerful psychological buffers against stress and insecurity, and why trust — both in others and in ourselves — is the key ingredient.
Drawing on insights from relationship science and social-personality psychology, Veronica will discuss how experiences with others—real or imagined—shape our ability to depend on each other, why some people struggle to feel safe even in loving relationships, and what science suggests about creating the kind of closeness that truly sustains us when the world feels unpredictable.
Please Note:
In the event of unforeseen circumstances resulting with us having to cancel the meeting we will email the person who has booked the tickets(s). We will also put a notice on this website. Therefore please check before travelling to venue. Thank you.
How do we choose speakers?
We are always looking for people who can speak about their research, and we try to provide a wide range of subjects each season. If you are interested in giving a talk at Colchester Cafe Scientifique, or you know someone who would be willing, please contact John Ratford.
We have organised two ecology talks; two psychology; two sociology and a human biology talk to complete this current 2025/2026 season.
Details of each will be published a month before each presentation
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