Boost Academic Performance
with Neuroscience
A Seminar by neuroscientist Dr Hayley North
Set your students up for success with this keynote seminar.
Students will learn the natural tendencies of their brain and how to work with it to improve focus, memory, and exam performance.
Seminar Details
Format: This seminar is grounded in neuroscience, strategies & real world examples. The 45 minute session covers the three themes outlined below and a Q&A.
Audience: Years 10-12.
Materials: Students will receive a summary/worksheet which reiterates key information and has a place to set relevant goals for each theme.
Location: At your school or online.
1. How the Brain Learns
Students discover how the brain forms memories and what study methods actually work.
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Neuroplasticity: how repetition rewires the brain
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Memory hacks: active recall & spaced repetition
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Why multitasking fails and what to do instead
Outcome: Smarter study and stronger results.
2. Brain Health = Performance
We show students how healthy daily habits affect focus, memory, and mood.
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The importance of sleep for learning & resilience
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Managing stress with simple breathing & movement techniques
Outcome: Better performance under pressure.
3. Boost Focus & Motivation
Quick, science-backed strategies to get more done with less stress.
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Aligning study with natural energy windows
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Building habits with dopamine
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Tools for procrastination & staying motivated
Outcome: Practical tools students will actually use.
💡 Why schools book this seminar
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Targets both academic achievement and student wellbeing.
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Delivered by neuroscientist Dr Hayley North, experienced in both education and mental health.
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Interactive, evidence-based, and immediately applicable.
About Dr North
Neuroscientist & Founder - Understand Your Brain
Research Fellow - Neuroscience Research Australia
Conjoint Lecturer - UNSW, Faculty of Medicine & Health
Dr Hayley North is a neuroscientist, keynote speaker and regular guest on Sunrise, known for making brain science engaging and practical. Her sessions combine contagious energy with real-world strategies that help audiences take action: from improving focus, brain health and motivation to building habits that last.
Interested in learning more?
👩🏻💻 Schedule a 15 or 30 minute intro call with Dr North.
📩 Or get in touch via email for more information.