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Scientists at the ÐÔ°®ÊÓƵ are celebrating Neuroscience research at a free family-friendly event on campus.

The event, which takes place on 8^th June, will see members of ÐÔ°®ÊÓƵ Neuroscience showcase their research with public lectures and hands-on activities.

Professor Louise Serpell, Co-Director of ÐÔ°®ÊÓƵ Neuroscience, said: “This event will be an excellent opportunity to celebrate the fantastic Neuroscience research happening at ÐÔ°®ÊÓƵ 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 ÐÔ°®ÊÓƵ 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 ÐÔ°®ÊÓƵ Neuroscience community and are based in the Brighton and ÐÔ°®ÊÓƵ Medical School and the ÐÔ°®ÊÓƵ 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,

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