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Health and Life Sciences Public Engagement @livuniengagehls.bsky.social · 7d

👩‍🔬Just over two weeks to go until we celebrate 10 whole years of Meet the Scientists! 👩‍🔬

Head down to the World Museum on Saturday 18th October for a fun-filled day of science for the whole family! Check out all the details here shorturl.at/3FECa

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DynAIRx @dynairx.bsky.social · 23d

Saturday's Lightbulb Moments at @victoriagallery.bsky.social was a hit! Families explored AI through Erin's "Puzzled by Large Language Modelling" stand. Great chats about DynAIRx and @m-ricresearch.bsky.social. @livuniengagehls.bsky.social. @livunichil.bsky.social #LightbulbMoments #Engagement #PPIE

A display booth for DynAIRx featuring a large banner with a circular infographic describing AI tools for clinical decision-making. On the table are laminated sheets titled “DynAIRx is a Puzzle” and “HOW LLMs Work,” alongside puzzle pieces, comic-style illustrations, and brochures.

A woman seated at a table between banners for MRIC and DynAIRx. The table includes visual aids like puzzle pieces labeled “Data,” “AI,” “Clinical,” and “Patient,” plus colourful jigsaw puzzles and informational materials. The setting is bright and welcoming, designed for public engagement.

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Antiviral Roller Skating @antiviral-rskating.bsky.social · Sep 4

Just over ONE WEEK to go and things are really coming together!
Here's a look at some fun we've been having preparing for #BSF25 next week! 🎀🧬🦠✨️
📸: @rebee.bsky.social

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#scicomm
#rollerderby
#rollerskating

Greyscale virus background with a photo in a lilac border in the middle showing Debs waving a yellow ribbon emphatically whilst three other skaters, Elle, Helen and Hannah (left to right) in the background giggles. A white speech bubble from Hannah is in the top right saying "She's at it with the ribbon again. guys"

Greyscale virus background with a photo in a purple border with Hannah, wearing all black, laughing and holding a purple and a yellow ribbon in each hand. Lynn is in the background laughing with her hand over her mouth. A white speech bubble is coming from Hannah saying "Oh wait, guys, aive seen the light. Ribbon joy forever!"

A greyscale background with Debs and Imogen both smiling with their eyes closed and hands on their hips, facing each other. 3 purple cartoon viruses are dotted around the photo and a white text bubble coming from Imogen says "wow, can't believe we get to have so much fun learning about viruses & antivirals!" Beneath the photo it says "this could be you at..." followed by a lilac and white sketch style arrow pointing right to the next slide.

A greyscale background with a photo of Ani leading the choreography of a group of five skaters holding hands in a circle. The text above the photo reads "Antiviral Roller Skating @ British Science Festival 2025. Below the photo the text reads "Friday 12th September, 18:30, Unity Theatre - Theatre One

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Research@LivUni @livuniresearch.bsky.social · 28d

Brilliant to see @beckyevans.bsky.social delivering her talk on the impact of junk food advertising on young people on gaming platforms today !
#BSF25
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Victoria Gallery & Museum @victoriagallery.bsky.social · 28d

Our new exhibition Lightbulb moments launches today! 💡 If you love innovation, imagination, and inspiration, you’ll have plenty to explore...and maybe even have your own lightbulb moment!🌟

🎉Open now!
🎟️ Free

#LightbulbMoments #RedbrickReborn #LiverpoolsGreatIdeas #FreeExhibition

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Liz Challenger @lizchallenger.bsky.social · 28d

British Science Festival 2025 is in #Liverpool! Join us on Saturday, 6pm for Liverpool's Party People @ Quirky Quarter to learn about the science of a night out! #BSF25 @liverpooluni.bsky.social @livuniengagehls.bsky.social @therexuol.bsky.social @britsciassoc.bsky.social @drlaurarandle.bsky.social

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Research@LivUni @livuniresearch.bsky.social · 28d

It was brilliant to hear Holly Ellis @the_scouse_scientist talk about her career in STEM this afternoon! 🎉
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University of Liverpool @liverpooluni.bsky.social · 28d

We asked Holly why you should come to the British Science Festival this week, and here’s what she said ⬇️

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The Pandemic Institute @thepandemicinst.bsky.social · Sep 9

We're looking forward to taking part in this year's British Science Festival (@britsciassoc.bsky.social) this Sun 14th Sept at The Museum of Liverpool, with colleagues from @livuniengagehls.bsky.social. Join us from 11:30, all events are free! Find out more britishsciencefestival.org/event/nature...

Nature’s perils: Plants and pandemics | British Science Festival

Run time: 11.30 – 17.00 The world around us is home to many deadly and delightful plants and microbes – some of them help treat diseases whilst others are dangerous… Join researchers from across the…

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DynAIRx @dynairx.bsky.social · Sep 9

In Liverpool this weekend? Visit Lightbulb Moments at @victoriagallery.bsky.social . Erin's stand - "Puzzled by Large Language Modelling" - explores AI in health. Hosted by @livuniengagehls.bsky.social and proudly partnered with @m-ricresearch.bsky.social. @livunichil.bsky.social #LightbulbMoments

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Health and Life Sciences Public Engagement @livuniengagehls.bsky.social · Jul 22

We were back at @evertoninthecommunity.org today for a special summer edition of our Toddler Science Club with the @therexuol.bsky.social team. We had fun learning all about medicines with our mini scientists! @livunihls.bsky.social

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Health and Life Sciences Public Engagement @livuniengagehls.bsky.social · Jul 21

Head down to Ness Botanic Gardens next month for Discover Nature - a series of talks exploring the amazing natural world around us! 🌼 Tickets are FREE - check out all the dates and details here tinyurl.com/4zd3w87y

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Health and Life Sciences Public Engagement @livuniengagehls.bsky.social · Jul 3

Senior Postdoc Sibel Cal Kayitmazbatir shares the experience of taking part in Shots of Science and the importance of sharing research beyond academia! Check out her blog post here tinyurl.com/yjy7tz4f

@pintofscience.uk @livunihls.bsky.social @livuni-ilcams.bsky.social

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UK Research and Innovation @ukri.org · Jun 30

"What if we flipped the usual model of engagement? What if we started not with the research - but with the community?"

Our Head of Public engagement Tom Saunders writes about UKRI's experiments with community-led research funding, and how breaking the mould can strengthen research. #AcademicSky

Why we need community-led research and

Yesterday we hosted a celebration of community-led research and innovation, with our partners the Young Foundation. Over 160 people came…

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Health and Life Sciences Public Engagement @livuniengagehls.bsky.social · Jun 30

Last month, researchers from @livunihls.bsky.social headed to Ness Gardens for Meet the Scientists - poison, plants and pets edition! The event celebrated the launch of the brand new 'Poison Trail', available until the end of August - you can read all about it here tinyurl.com/nysewhby

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Centre for Experimental Therapeutics (TherEx) @therexuol.bsky.social · Jun 27

We were delighted to join the Careers Carousel at St Anne's Catholic Primary school this week and share insights of our work with the Year 6 children.

#STEM #engagement #clinicalscience

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Health and Life Sciences Public Engagement @livuniengagehls.bsky.social · Jun 6

We’re here in Cheltenham for tonight’s FameLab final! Can’t wait to hear from all the brilliant finalists 🗣️ @cheltenhamfestival.bsky.social

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Health and Life Sciences Public Engagement @livuniengagehls.bsky.social · Jun 5

Leanne Jackson, a Lecturer in Psychology, shares her experience of taking part in this year's Pint of Science - tinyurl.com/23b9bxm3 @livuninews.bsky.social @liverpooluni.bsky.social @livunihls.bsky.social @pintofscience.uk @livuni-iph.bsky.social

Lightbulb moments at Pint of Science 2025 | Faculty of Health and Life Sciences | University of Liverpool linkedinyoutubeblueskyThe Original RedbrickUniversity of Liverpool on FacebookLivUni on ...

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British Science Association @britsciassoc.bsky.social · Jun 3

Save the date! 🤩

The British Science Festival is coming to Liverpool in partnership with @liverpooluni.bsky.social and @ljmuofficial.bsky.social.

This 10–14 September, join us for FREE events at iconic cultural venues across the city centre, the docks and uni campuses: ow.ly/vE9n50W0TTa

#BSF25

British Science Festival graphic slide, dark bluey purple background, turquoise and pink text. It reads: Get ready, Liverpool! Save the date 10-14 September 2025. Two people at a previous festival have fun with a driving simulator.

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Liz Challenger @lizchallenger.bsky.social · May 22

Great night last night, taking pharmacology to the pub @pintofscience.uk - some great talks and fantastic shots of science! My talk focused on how we got treatments to patients during the COVID pandemic @therexuol.bsky.social @livuni-ismib.bsky.social @livuniengagehls.bsky.social

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Health and Life Sciences Public Engagement @livuniengagehls.bsky.social · May 21

A fab final night of @pintofscience.uk at the Bridewell 🥼 from dementia to drug discovery and allergic reactions to microplastics! Thanks to all our brilliant speakers 🍻👏

@livunihls.bsky.social @livuninews.bsky.social @therexuol.bsky.social @pintofscience.uk

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Health and Life Sciences Public Engagement @livuniengagehls.bsky.social · May 21

We had brilliant talks for night 3 of Pint of Science, chatting about autism, making birth better and drones! @pintofscience.uk @livuninews.bsky.social @livunihls.bsky.social

Health and Life Sciences Public Engagement @livuniengagehls.bsky.social · May 20

Night 2 of @pintofscience.uk and the team from the Children Growing up in Liverpool study are sharing their exciting research 🧑‍🍼 @livunihls.bsky.social @livuninews.bsky.social @liverpooluni.bsky.social

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Emma Chaplin @emma-chaplin.bsky.social · May 19

Had a fantastically engaging and interesting evening at our local @pintofscience.uk in #Neston tonight- covered everything from eggs being an answer for global malnutrition to bracken challenges, counting ticks and puppy growth charts! Thanks @livuniengagehls.bsky.social

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Health and Life Sciences Public Engagement @livuniengagehls.bsky.social · May 19

We’re kicking off #pint25 here in Liverpool with Stranger than Fiction - dinosaurs, zombies and Squid Game 🦕🧟🦑 @pintofscience.uk @livuninews.bsky.social @liverpooluni.bsky.social

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Health and Life Sciences Public Engagement @livuniengagehls.bsky.social · May 17

Our scientists and students had a lovely day at Ness Gardens, talking all things poisons, plants and pets! Thanks to everyone who came by 🧪🥼🧫🔭

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