PsychologyJuly 14, 2026
symposium
/sɪmˈpoʊziəm/
Definition
A formal conference or event where researchers or students present and discuss their academic work or findings.
Etymology
Derived from the Ancient Greek 'symposion', which originally referred to a drinking party or social gathering for intellectual discussion. In modern English, it has evolved to denote a scholarly or academic meeting focused on a specific topic.
In the news
The word is used to describe an event where student Bella Lipski presented her research poster on the mental health needs of firefighters. This highlights the academic setting where her project was shared with the university community.
For Father and Daughter, Supporting Firefighters Is a Family Affair | Newswise
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