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Βι¶ΉΣ³» Neuroscience celebrate research with family-friendly event
By: Jessica Gowers
Last updated: Wednesday, 25 May 2022
Scientists at the Βι¶ΉΣ³» are celebrating Neuroscience research at a free family-friendly event on campus.
The event, which takes place on 8th June, will see members of Βι¶ΉΣ³» Neuroscience showcase their research with public lectures and hands-on activities.
Professor Louise Serpell, Co-Director of Βι¶ΉΣ³» Neuroscience, said: “This event will be an excellent opportunity to celebrate the fantastic Neuroscience research happening at Βι¶ΉΣ³» with members of the University and our local community.”
Researchers will engage with attendees with soapbox-style short talks and hands-on activities, covering a wide range of brain research, from the causes of dementia to mouse navigation.
The event will also see two public lectures; , School of Psychology, will explore the effect of a four day working week on brain, mind and body and , will explore how mouse whiskers link with behaviour.
The Βι¶ΉΣ³» has one of the highest densities of Neuroscience faculty of any university in the UK, with about 50 research groups.
These diverse groups make up the Βι¶ΉΣ³» Neuroscience community and are based in the Brighton and Βι¶ΉΣ³» Medical School and the Βι¶ΉΣ³» Schools of Life Sciences, Psychology and Engineering and Informatics.
The event, which is suitable for children, will take place from 4.30 to 8pm on 8 June in the Terrace Room of Bramber House.
While free,