Pint of Science Archive
Since 2017, the Literature & Science Hub has contributed annually to ‘Pint of Science’ events in Liverpool, inspiring audiences to compose haikus and limericks on scientific and medical themes. Topics have included: fighting Ebola and Zika epidemics; using the immune system to target cancer; placebo surgery; ancient and modern plagues; brain surgery. Winning entrants have received cuddly toy microbes! Check out some of the entrants!
Posted on: 20 November 2018
The future for cli-fi: interview with Dan Bloom.
Liverpool PhD Student Bernadette McBride, interviews the journalist Dan Bloom, who coined the phrase 'Cli-Fi, for the Literature and Science Hub, University of Liverpool.
Posted on: 16 November 2018
Collaborative Poem from the Made from Light Tate workshops
Writer Philippa Holloway talks us through a collaborative poem that emerged through her writing workshops with members of the public at Tate Liverpool.
Posted on: 2 August 2018
Women and Science
This great video from Hub member Clare Jones discusses how women have been excluded from scientific narratives.
Posted on: 2 August 2018
Scientific Stories for Children
The Literature & Science Hub proudly presents the English language winners of the 'Science me a story' competition.
Posted on: 2 August 2018
Penelope Boston -- NASA Scientist and Poet
The Director of NASA'S astrobiology unit talks about her poetry and its connection to science
Posted on: 14 October 2017
Liverpool's Bethan Roberts discusses her research on BBC Radio 4
Listen to Bethan and others discuss the nightingale on the BBC's Natural Histories programme using the link below
Posted on: 12 October 2017
Memory of Trees Conference Report
‘The Memory of Trees’ one-day conference took place at the University of Liverpool on the 20th April 2017. The event was held in affiliation with the Literature and Science Hub, and was facilitated with the generous contributions of the School of the Arts and the BSLS Small Grants Scheme. The event focussed on the cultural representation, study, and conservation of trees and woodlands.
Posted on: 10 May 2017
WoWFest Tax the Robots Event
Join UoL's Dr Will Slocombe, the Liverpool Geek Girls and others for an event on the future of tech, the gig economy and taxing robots.
Posted on: 10 May 2017
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Pint of Science Archive
Since 2017, the Literature & Science Hub has contributed annually to ‘Pint of Science’ events in Liverpool, inspiring audiences to compose haikus and limericks on scientific and medical themes. Topics have included: fighting Ebola and Zika epidemics; using the immune system to target cancer; placebo surgery; ancient and modern plagues; brain surgery. Winning entrants have received cuddly toy microbes! Check out some of the entrants!
Posted on: 20 November 2018