"public engagement" blog posts

Young minds exploring cancer research

Young minds exploring cancer research

Dr Lorna Young is a Lecturer in the Department of Molecular and Clinical Cancer Medicine (MCCM). Here she tells us about World Cancer Research Day and running an activity day for local Year 12 students.

Posted on: 30 September 2024

Love your cells!Primary school students sat on the floor listening to a presentation

Love your cells!

Professor Ian Copple from the Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics recently ran science sessions entitled ‘Love Your Cells’ at Bleak Hill Primary School in St Helens. Here he tells us about the sessions.

Posted on: 24 September 2024

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Bird ringing at Ness Gardens

Dr Becky Verspoor is a Lecturer in the School of Biosciences, as well as a member of Merseyside Ringing Group. Here, Becky tells us about her exploits ringing a selection of birds at Ness Gardens for members of the public.

Posted on: 30 May 2024

Outreach and origamiA group photo of school children in lab coats with Dr Muhammad Awais

Outreach and origami

Dr Muhammad Awais is a Senior Postdoctoral Scientist from the Department of Molecular and Clinical Cancer Medicine. He recently visited Liverpool College for a Role Model Day and told us about his visit.

Posted on: 14 March 2024

Brilliant Bodies – You are what you eat!Two children playing a ruler drop game in the Victoria Gallery and Museum

Brilliant Bodies – You are what you eat!

Charlotte Dean is a third year undergraduate student in the School of Life Sciences. Here she tells us about her summer internship with the Faculty’s Public Engagement team, including running summer science clubs for children at Victoria Museum and Gallery.

Posted on: 19 September 2023

Raising awareness of pancreatic diseases

Raising awareness of pancreatic diseases

Dr Muhammad Awais is a Senior Postdoctoral Scientist from the Department of Molecular and Clinical Cancer Medicine. His research focuses on acute pancreatitis, including identification of novel drug targets, and drug discovery and development for inflammatory diseases.

Posted on: 13 June 2023

A-level students visit for Analytics DayA female A-Level pupil from Range High carrying out an experiment

A-level students visit for Analytics Day

Earlier this year seven Chemistry A-Level students from Range High School visited the Institute for their annual Analytics Day.

Posted on: 12 April 2023

Meet the Scientists: A first time experience

Meet the Scientists: A first time experience

Hopefully if you’re reading this blog you’re interested in public engagement (PE) and want to know more!

Posted on: 26 April 2022