Upcoming events

Alongside our flagship events, we also support our staff and students to run a range of events for the public, schools and community groups, and below you can find out more information about the events we have coming up.

To read about Pint of Science, Meet the Scientists, or FameLab, please navigate to those tabs at the side. Want to develop your own Public Engagement event or have an idea that isn’t listed below? Please get in contact with us at HLSEngagement@liverpool.ac.uk or book a 20 minute chat with the team.

Meet the Scientists: 8 March

British Science Week in ISMIB: 12 March

100 Yr 12 students from local schools and colleges will come to  Life Sciences, perform activities and experiments in the labs, then hear some short talks in the afternoon. Email Nordine Helassa for details.

Toddler Science: March - April

In March 2025 we will be working with Everton in the Community to run Toddler Science Club. The sessions will explore a range of scientific subjects, from animals to the natural world! - using craft, messy play and story and song to bring science to life. Sessions will be aimed at 3-5 year olds and their grown ups and will run onsite in Everton on Tuesday or Thursday afternoons from early March.

We are looking for:

• Researchers to help us plan toddler friendly activities linked to current research
• Researchers to come along on the day to chat to children and adults about their role/research. This could involve assisting with activities and/or reading stories/singing nursery rhymes.
• General volunteers to help on day (chatting to families, helping set up and tidy away, assisting with activities)

Full training will be provided for everyone working with us on this project. Please pass on to anyone you think may be interested. 

If you would like to be involved or have any questions, please drop us a line at HLSEngagement@liverpool.ac.uk

Marvellous Medicine Day: 29 March & 10 May

NeuroNights! 10 & 24 April

NeuroNights is coming to LEAF, Liverpool, this April, and we’re looking for engaging speakers to bring neuroscience to life for the public. Whether you want to bust science myths through comedy or debate big neuroscience questions, this is your chance to get involved in a fun, interactive event.

Opportunities:

🔹Myth-Busting Comedy: We’re looking for creative, humorous 10-minute sets tackling popular science or neuroscience myths. Whether you’re passionate about debunking misconceptions, just love making people laugh or want to try something new, we want to hear from you.

🔹Battle of the Brains: Ready to flex your debating muscles? Join us for lively 15-minute debates on hot neuroscience topics. Whether it’s “Are drugs bad for your brain?” or “Can you really multitask?” These sessions are science-focused but accessible and fun. Come as a duo or let us pair you with a battle partner

No prior experience is needed – all selected speakers will receive training and support to develop their talk. Open to science enthusiasts, undergrads, postgrads, ECRs, postdocs, and PIs from any science-related background.

1. 📅Deadline: 17th February
2. Application Response: ~24th February
3. Proposed training dates: w/b 3rd March
4. Event dates: 10th and 24th April

📩Apply here -  https://lng.org.uk/neuronights-application/

For any questions please email neuronights@lng.org.uk

Join us for an unforgettable night of science, debate, and laughter! Disco dress is encouraged but not mandatory.

Famelab: January - June

Pint of Science: 12-14 May

British Science Festival: 10-14 September

The British Science Festival will take place in Liverpool and will be hosted by the Liverpool John Moores University and the University of Liverpool.

Every year, a significant part of the Festival programme features events proposed by staff from the host university(s). This is a rare opportunity to showcase your research at a national festival with the British Science Festival as we shine a spotlight on the Liverpool City Region.

Applications closed on Wednesday 4 December 2024. Read more here.

Past Events

Spooky Science - 5th - 6th November 2024

ISMIB's annual Spooky Science event, running on the 5th and 6th of November. Over 2 days, we had 340 Yr 5-6 students come and do experiments in the Life Sciences labs.

ESRC Festival of Social Sciences: 19th Oct - 9th Nov 2024

As part of the Economic and Social Research Council’s (ESRC) Impact Acceleration Award (IAA), the University of Liverpool is participating in the UK-wide Festival of Social Science (FoSS) to engage and connect the public with social, economic and behavioural science research through a series of events from 19 October – 9 November, 2024. Read more about last years’ events here.

The University’s FoSS Planning Team would like to hear from anyone that has an idea to run their own event or activity. These events must take place within the festival time period but may take place anywhere e.g. off campus or online. They can be based on any topic relating to the economic and social science remit but we particularly welcome proposals that fit this year’s festival theme ‘Our Digital Lives’. For more information, please check out our funding page. 

The same opportunity will be available in 2025, 2026 and 2027. We welcome expressions of interest for multi-year event/projects or plans for future years, which could present an exciting opportunity for increased impact development.
All details and documents may be found on the festival webpage.

All Eyes On You: 22 May 2024

Drop by Royal Liverpool University Hospital on 22 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!

Faculty showcase

Thank you for your interest in the Faculty of Health and Life Sciences Public Engagement showcase on Tuesday 18th June, 10am-1.30pm at Novotel Paddington Village. The event is open to all faculties and to anyone, whether you've done lots of public engagement or you're keen to get started!

The event will be an opportunity to celebrate the exciting public engagement work happening across the Faculty, hear about best practice and top tips, as well as opportunities and support to get involved in PE. Join us for an exciting programme of talks, networking (and lunch!)