Article by Samuel Hurley, Social Responsibility and Public Engagement Intern. Made up of billions of interconnected neuronal cells, our brain is what makes us who we are. Keeping our most complex organ healthy is key to our wellbeing, yet one in six of us will be...
Category: Public Engagement
Let’s Get Digital – Museum of Medicine and Health welcomes ICP placement students
Article written by Samuel Hurley, Social Responsibility and Public Engagement Intern This month two students begin their Institute of Cultural Practices (ICP) placements with the Museum of Medicine and Health (MMH), part of the Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health....
Irene Manton Linnean Society Annual Lecture 2022– ‘Can Democracy Save us from Climate Change?’
The Faculty hosted its 8th Irene Manton Lecture in December, in partnership with the prestigious Linnean Society of London. The event was delivered in person and streamed online via the Faculty’s YouTube channel. The lecture celebrates the significant contribution...
Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement (PPIE) Forum update
The Faculty’s Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement (PPIE) Forum has held its first meeting of this academic year. The Forum plays an essential role in driving forward the Faculty’s PPIE Action Plan, an integral part of our Social Responsibility (SR) strategy,...
FBMH Lecturer Wins International Award for Innovative Education Videos
Written by Samuel Hurley, Social Responsibility and Public Engagement InternCongratulations to Dr. Joanne Pennock, Senior Lecturer in the Lydia Becker Institute of Immunology and Inflammation, for receiving the prestigious JoVE (Journal of Visualised Experiments)...
A weekend to remember – local pupils encouraged into science careers and university
Article written by Samuel Hurley, Social Responsibility and Public Engagement InternA weekend defined by changing weather, beautiful scenery and science – Trinity School’s year 10 pupils are sure to remember their latest trip to FSC (Field Studies...
International Women’s Day 2022
In March, the Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health (FBMH) will celebrate International Women’s Day (IWD) (8 March), a global day recognising the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. There are a number of events taking place throughout...
Irene Manton Lecture 2021
The Faculty hosted its 7th Irene Manton Lecture in December, in partnership with the prestigious Linnean Society of London. The event was delivered online and streamed live via the Faculty’s Facebook page. The lecture celebrates the significant contribution made by...
FBMH celebrates International Women’s Day
On Monday 8 March the Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health celebrated International Women’s Day (IWD), a global day recognising the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women, through a series of events and campaigns.“It’s all in your head”: The...
Irene Manton Lecture 2020
Public Engagement describes the ways in which higher education and research can be shared with the public. It is a two-way process, involving interaction and listening, with the goal of generating mutual benefit. In this blog category, you will find out about the...