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Host general event/forum/debate (20 points)
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20
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We (York Psychedelic Society) hosted Dr Ben Sessa to talk about psychedelic therapy, psychiatry and drug policy. It was a 2-hour event attended by 150 people.
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Host general event/forum/debate (20 points)
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20
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An evening of three TED-style interdisciplinary talks on psychedelics, delivered by students and based on their own research.
Leily Kassai (medical anthropology, SOAS University of London): Ayahuasca's role in Israel/Palestine
Sam Moore (medicine, Swansea University): Using psychedelics to treat depression and anxiety associated with life-threatening disease
Chris Cotton (engineering, University of York): A deep dive into psilocybin
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Meet with decision makers (20 points)
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20
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Met with P. Carly from YUSU (York Student Union) on the prospect of providing free drug testing kits for students. She liked the idea, wanted to work with Neurosight and stakeholders from the university to change the university's no tolerance policy before implementing the change.
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Host community building event (20 points)
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20
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Psychedelic Society informal Zoom call on the theme of 'Integration'
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Host community building event (20 points)
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20
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University of York Psychedelic Society meeting to socialise and discuss harm reduction. The theme was 'Set and Setting'.
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