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Scientists at the СÀ¶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 СÀ¶ÊÓƵ Neuroscience showcase their research with public lectures and hands-on activities.

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