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Comments from past speakers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

“Transforming the Mind\u2019 is the key annual national event for Christian postgraduates who don\u2019t want to compartmentalise their faith from their academic vocations. Fine speakers, stimulating discussion, creative worship and a great setting. Strongly recommended.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 – Dr Jonathan Chaplin, Director, Kirby Laing Institute for Christian Ethics, Cambridge. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

“This is a wonderful conference. The atmosphere is warm, welcoming and friendly. I greatly enjoyed speaking there myself and meeting everyone. This conference will inspire you and may change your life!”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 – Professor Sir Colin Humphreys (Former Chair “Christians in Science”)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Comments from delegates<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

 We asked delegates what they enjoyed about the conference – here are some of the things they said:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • “The Speakers, Speaking to other postgrads and realizing that there are others who have a vision for God”<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • “Presentations, Engaging with other postgrads in leisure activities and casually discussing talks”<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • “Being able to share challenges with other PhD students”<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • “The talks, fellowship, discussions and beautiful surroundings, the balance between the spiritual and recreational”<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • “Resources available and recommended, fellowship, sharing”<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • “Enjoyed meeting students and academics in different fields who are passionate about integrating faith and their academic pursuits”<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • “The atmosphere of free frank interactions”<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • “Wide variety of backgrounds in the people who attended. Very thought provoking talks”<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • “Socialising with other Christians”<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • “Meeting other postgrads”<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • “Thank you very much for your efforts. The conference came for me at the perfect moment in time of seeking”<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • “have changed my outlook, thank God, Thank you and God bless you”<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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