The Orchard OCD Lecture Series is a public-facing programme of evening talks exploring obsessive–compulsive disorder (OCD) and related conditions from scientific, clinical, and lived-experience perspectives. The series brings together researchers, clinicians, charity representatives, and individuals with lived experience to promote informed discussion and highlight emerging research and treatment approaches. The lectures are hosted at St John’s College, University of Cambridge.
See the Programme
Thursday 22 January 2026 | 5.30pm | Old Divinity School, St John’s College
This opening lecture will examine OCD as a major global mental health challenge, combining lived experience and neuroscience.
Dr Nick Sireau, founder of Orchard OCD, will open the evening with a lived-experience perspective, reflecting on the personal and societal impact of OCD and the urgent need for better understanding, research, and treatment. Professor Trevor Robbins will then present research on the neural basis of OCD, drawing on decades of work linking brain circuits, cognition, and compulsive behaviour.
The lecture will conclude with audience Q&A, followed by a complimentary drinks and light dinner reception.
To attend, please register via Eventbrite: https://OrchardOCRDlectureseries1-OCD.eventbrite.co.uk
Posted on 06/01/2026
