Symposium
noun
A meeting or conference for discussing a particular subject, often academic or scientific.
He attended a symposium on cancer research at the local university.
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- attend a symposium
- symposium on
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Academic
noun
In ancient Greece, a drinking party, particularly one following a dinner, where philosophical discussions happened.
In Plato's Symposium, famous Athenians discuss the nature of love.
Often appears as...
- plato's symposium
- symposium discussion
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Historical
noun
A meeting or conference for discussing a particular subject, often academic or scientific.
He attended a symposium on cancer research at the local university.
Often appears as...
- attend a symposium
- symposium on
Usage tips
Academic
noun
In ancient Greece, a drinking party, particularly one following a dinner, where philosophical discussions happened.
In Plato's Symposium, famous Athenians discuss the nature of love.
Often appears as...
- plato's symposium
- symposium discussion
Usage tips
Historical
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Academic Setting
Symposiums are often formal, focusing on sharing expert knowledge or research findings.
She presented her thesis at the annual medical symposium.
Pro Tip 2/3Not a Workshop
Unlike workshops, symposiums are more about discussing than hands-on learning.
The climate change symposium included several panel discussions.
Pro Tip 3/3Specialized Topics
The subject of a symposium is typically niche, appealing to those with specific interest or expertise.
Experts gathered at the robotics symposium to explore future trends.
Pro Tip 1/3Academic Setting
Symposiums are often formal, focusing on sharing expert knowledge or research findings.
She presented her thesis at the annual medical symposium.
Pro Tip 2/3Not a Workshop
Unlike workshops, symposiums are more about discussing than hands-on learning.
The climate change symposium included several panel discussions.
Pro Tip 3/3Specialized Topics
The subject of a symposium is typically niche, appealing to those with specific interest or expertise.
Experts gathered at the robotics symposium to explore future trends.
Pro Tip 1/3Academic Setting
Symposiums are often formal, focusing on sharing expert knowledge or research findings.
She presented her thesis at the annual medical symposium.
Pro Tip 2/3Not a Workshop
Unlike workshops, symposiums are more about discussing than hands-on learning.
The climate change symposium included several panel discussions.
Pro Tip 3/3Specialized Topics
The subject of a symposium is typically niche, appealing to those with specific interest or expertise.
Experts gathered at the robotics symposium to explore future trends.
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Why do we love? A...
But over the course of history, some of our most respected philosophers have put forward some intriguing theories. Love makes us whole, again. The ancient Greek philosopher Plato explored the idea that we love in order to become complete. In his "Symposium", he wrote about a dinner party,
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Explorers Festival,...
for example our expanded resources have made it possible to build some amazing public facing elements around this symposium creating our first-ever explores festival to showcase our explores work to the world just last
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Heather Barnett: What...
for discussions about the things that ensued. One of the most exciting things about this experiment was the conversation that happened afterwards. An entirely spontaneous symposium happened in the park.
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Why do we love? A...
But over the course of history, some of our most respected philosophers have put forward some intriguing theories. Love makes us whole, again. The ancient Greek philosopher Plato explored the idea that we love in order to become complete. In his "Symposium", he wrote about a dinner party,
Video examples
Explorers Festival,...
for example our expanded resources have made it possible to build some amazing public facing elements around this symposium creating our first-ever explores festival to showcase our explores work to the world just last
Video examples
Heather Barnett: What...
for discussions about the things that ensued. One of the most exciting things about this experiment was the conversation that happened afterwards. An entirely spontaneous symposium happened in the park.
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Alan Alda
American Actor
If two scientists are giving their papers at a symposium, and one of them is just naturally better at talking to the public or talking to a group of people, that scientist is liable to get more attention - in fact, I'm told that they do get more attention - than the one who's a little more stiff about it. Well, that's not good for science.
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Paul Heyse
German Writer
In the spring of 1854, some of my publications persuaded King Maximilian II of Bavaria to offer me, at the suggestion of Emanuel Geibel, a position in Munich with an annual salary of 1000 guilders, to take part in his so-called symposia, weekly soirees at which scholars and poets were gathered.
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Wadah Khanfar
Palestinian Leader
We have Al Jazeera Arabic news, Al Jazeera English news, of course; we have three sports channels, and we have Al Jazeera Mubasher, which is a live channel that broadcasts live press conferences and symposiums and meetings. And, of course, we have Al Jazeera commentary in Arabic.
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Kate Christensen
American Novelist
The New Nordic diet originated in 2004, when the visionary chefs Rene Redzepi and Claus Meyer called a symposium of regional chefs to address the public's increasing consumption of processed foods, additives, highly refined grains, and mass-produced poultry and meat.
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Angie Stone
American Musician
The college stations have a big voice, and I would like to become more involved with them. I would like to have symposiums with the members of various college radio stations.
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Alan Alda
American Actor
If two scientists are giving their papers at a symposium, and one of them is just naturally better at talking to the public or talking to a group of people, that scientist is liable to get more attention - in fact, I'm told that they do get more attention - than the one who's a little more stiff about it. Well, that's not good for science.
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Paul Heyse
German Writer
In the spring of 1854, some of my publications persuaded King Maximilian II of Bavaria to offer me, at the suggestion of Emanuel Geibel, a position in Munich with an annual salary of 1000 guilders, to take part in his so-called symposia, weekly soirees at which scholars and poets were gathered.
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Wadah Khanfar
Palestinian Leader
We have Al Jazeera Arabic news, Al Jazeera English news, of course; we have three sports channels, and we have Al Jazeera Mubasher, which is a live channel that broadcasts live press conferences and symposiums and meetings. And, of course, we have Al Jazeera commentary in Arabic.
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Kate Christensen
American Novelist
The New Nordic diet originated in 2004, when the visionary chefs Rene Redzepi and Claus Meyer called a symposium of regional chefs to address the public's increasing consumption of processed foods, additives, highly refined grains, and mass-produced poultry and meat.
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Angie Stone
American Musician
The college stations have a big voice, and I would like to become more involved with them. I would like to have symposiums with the members of various college radio stations.
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