Events in past 12 months
Here are some of the events that we’ve taken part in over the last 12 months.
Some of these are annual events so please be sure to check out our event profile page or follow us on social media for the most up to date information about what’s in store:
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Discover Nature @ Ness: August 2024
Every Tuesday this August, join scientists and vets from the University of Liverpool to discover more about the amazing natural world. In these free public talks, we'll explore a different fascinating topic this week, from creatures of the garden down t the tiny world of insects! Talks are open to every aged 12+ and no background in science is needed.
Event details:
- When: Every Tuesday in August
- Where: Ness Gardens (Indoor Venue)
- Cost: Free to attend
- Who: Open to everyone.
Themes:
- 6th August - Our World
- 13th August - Insect
- 20th August - Animal
- 27th August - Creatures of the Garden.
Why attend? Hear expert speakers and make community connections - meet fellow nature lovers from the local area and beyond.
Book your free tickets now, and come and hear about some of the cutting-edge science and research happening here in the North West - University of Liverpool, Faculty of Health and Life Sciences.
Cheltenham Science Festival: 4 – 9 June 2024
Hands-on activities for primary school children in the Festival’s Interactive Zone.
Please note that there are two application forms, the first for an event which could be part of our schools, family or adult programme: Applications are now closed for 2024.
The second if you would like to partner with us in one of our interactive zones: Applications are now closed for 2024.
The Faculty have successfully applied to run a stand in the Discover Zone. If you would like to volunteer to help run this stand, please contact the PE team.
All Eyes On You: 22nd May 2024
Drop by Royal Liverpool University Hospital on 22nd May 2-3.30pm and chat to scientists and researchers from the University of Liverpool’s Department of Eye and Vision Science about the latest developments in eye research and how they can help you!
- Do you want to know about the latest health research going on in your local community?
- Would you like to know about the different ways of being involved in research?
- Do you welcome the chance to have your voice heard?
The event will start with a series of brief introductory talks at 2pm, followed by an interactive poster session until 3:30pm (tea, coffee and freebies). All are welcome to attend.
Find us in the Royal!
Pint of Science: 13th - 15th May 2024
Scientists share their research in relaxed pub settings, fostering accessible and inclusive discussions, inviting everyone to engage with science outside traditional academic spaces.
More information can be found on our .
FameLab NorthWest Regional Final: 17th April 2024
FameLab is the largest science communication competition in the world, and the North West final is coming to Liverpool. Scientists from across the region battle it out to share their work in just three minutes - have they got the charisma, clarity and content to be the next science communication superstar?!
University of Liverpool and University of Salford have joined forces to find the best new voices in science. The finalists competed to impress a panel of judges and you, the audience, as they share some bite-size science, with only the help of a single prop! Bethany Facer from the University of Liverpool won the regional final, and will now go on to represent the NW at the UK Final at Cheltenham Science Festival in June.
Science in Your Local: 16 November 2023
Last year's event featured an evening full to the brim with fascinating science where researchers from the University of Liverpool shared their cutting-edge research. They also answered questions on current hot topics including, How can a diagnosis of autism as an adult impact your quality of life? and How might we protect ourselves from outbreaks in the future?
Find out more about our evening down the pub.
Bluedot Festival: 21 – 24 July
Staff and students from the Faculty ran a range of activities including; the Super Human Body, where people could discover more about their immune system and DNA and craft their own super immune cell.