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The Literature and Science Hub publishes essays, poetry, interviews and teaching materials in order to explore the relationships between the humanities, the arts and the sciences. If you would like to write for us please get in touch.

 

 

 

 

Pint of Science ArchivePint of Science Archive

Pint of Science Archive

Since 2017, the Literature & Science Hub has contributed annually to ‘Pint of Science’ events in Liverpool, inspiring audiences to compose haikus and limericks on scientific and medical themes. Topics have included: fighting Ebola and Zika epidemics; using the immune system to target cancer; placebo surgery; ancient and modern plagues; brain surgery. Winning entrants have received cuddly toy microbes! Check out some of the entrants!

Posted on: 20 November 2018

The future for cli-fi: interview with Dan Bloom.

The future for cli-fi: interview with Dan Bloom.

Liverpool PhD Student Bernadette McBride, interviews the journalist Dan Bloom, who coined the phrase 'Cli-Fi, for the Literature and Science Hub, University of Liverpool.

Posted on: 16 November 2018

Collaborative Poem from the Made from Light Tate workshopsCollaborative Poem from the Made from Light Tate workshops

Collaborative Poem from the Made from Light Tate workshops

Writer Philippa Holloway talks us through a collaborative poem that emerged through her writing workshops with members of the public at Tate Liverpool.

Posted on: 2 August 2018

Women and Science

Women and Science

This great video from Hub member Clare Jones discusses how women have been excluded from scientific narratives.

Posted on: 2 August 2018

Scientific Stories for Children

Scientific Stories for Children

The Literature & Science Hub proudly presents the English language winners of the 'Science me a story' competition.

Posted on: 2 August 2018

Penelope Boston -- NASA Scientist and Poet

Penelope Boston -- NASA Scientist and Poet

The Director of NASA'S astrobiology unit talks about her poetry and its connection to science

Posted on: 14 October 2017

Liverpool's Bethan Roberts discusses her research on BBC Radio 4Liverpool

Liverpool's Bethan Roberts discusses her research on BBC Radio 4

Listen to Bethan and others discuss the nightingale on the BBC's Natural Histories programme using the link below

Posted on: 12 October 2017

Memory of Trees Conference ReportMemory of Trees Conference Report

Memory of Trees Conference Report

‘The Memory of Trees’ one-day conference took place at the University of Liverpool on the 20th April 2017. The event was held in affiliation with the Literature and Science Hub, and was facilitated with the generous contributions of the School of the Arts and the BSLS Small Grants Scheme. The event focussed on the cultural representation, study, and conservation of trees and woodlands.

Posted on: 10 May 2017

WoWFest Tax the Robots EventWoWFest Tax the Robots Event

WoWFest Tax the Robots Event

Join UoL's Dr Will Slocombe, the Liverpool Geek Girls and others for an event on the future of tech, the gig economy and taxing robots.

Posted on: 10 May 2017

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    Pint of Science ArchivePint of Science Archive

    Pint of Science Archive

    Since 2017, the Literature & Science Hub has contributed annually to ‘Pint of Science’ events in Liverpool, inspiring audiences to compose haikus and limericks on scientific and medical themes. Topics have included: fighting Ebola and Zika epidemics; using the immune system to target cancer; placebo surgery; ancient and modern plagues; brain surgery. Winning entrants have received cuddly toy microbes! Check out some of the entrants!

    Posted on: 20 November 2018