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Macquarie Centre for Cognitive Science

Festschrift in Honour of Max Coltheart

This Festschrift recognised Max's enormous contribution to cognitive science in Australia and internationally. It was held over three days, from March 20 - 22nd, 2009.

Festschrift attendees

Left to Right - David Howard, Robyn Langdon, John Morton, Max Coltheart, Michael Corballis, Ken Forster, Anne Castles, Margot Prior, Taeko Wydell, Andy Young.

Tributes to Max

Six high-profile international researchers attended. They were:

  • Prof Michael Corballis, Professor of Psychology, University of Auckland, New Zealand.
  • Prof Ken Forster, Professor of Psychology, University of Arizona, USA
  • Prof David Howard, Research Development Professor, School of Education, Communication and Language Sciences, University of Newcastle upon Tyne, UK.
  • Prof John Morton, Professor, Institute of Cognitive Neuroscience, University College London, UK.
  • Professor Taeko Wydell, Professor of Psychology, Brunel University, West London
  • Prof Andy Young, Professor of Neuropsychology, University of York, UK.

The Festschrift was convened by:

Festschrift organising committee:

Attendees enjoying Andy Young's 'Seven Ages' Presentation

Festschrift attendees enjoying presentations on 'Super Friday'