Public Engagement
Our aim is to engage with society to enthuse people about science and show how our research makes a difference to individuals, the economy and society.
By engaging, interacting and listening, we aim to create mutual benefit and inspire the next generation of scientists.
142
members of the LMB took part in Public Engagement activities last year
600
pupils take part in the Cambridge Microscopes 4 Schools Competition annually
2500
visitors to the 2023 LMB Open Day
Latest Public Engagement News
Microscopes 4 Schools
An outreach project that brings the hidden beauty of the microscopic world to school-aged children.
Resources
Classroom activities and experiments to do at home.
Current LMB Exhibition
Displays showcasing the Institute’s accomplishments. Accessible to all during working hours.
Work Experience
Hands-on placements for school-aged pupils.
Seminars for Non‑Scientists
Watch LMB scientists share accessible introductions to their research.
“The art-science projects I’ve been involved in have been incredibly rewarding. By combining the artist’s work with the science behind my research, we were able to spark some fascinating conversations with visitors of all ages.”
Nicola Smyllie
POSTDOC, NEUROBIOLOGY DIVISION
“Engagement is about making science relevant and accessible to everyone. It’s an essential part of what we do as scientists, ensuring that our work has a broader impact.”
Andrew Beale
SENIOR SCIENTIST, CELL BIOLOGY DIVISION
“Taking part in the engagement activities of the lab is always a fun and rewarding experience. Not only do they give access to a quality science education to many students within Cambridgeshire, but also as far as my home country, Madagascar.”
Dina Ratsimandresy
POSTDOC, LIGHT MICROSCOPY FACILITY
“Introducing the public to molecular biology was deeply fulfilling. Instilling scientific interest within the next generation of investigators is amongst the most important and immediate societal benefits that we can provide as scientists – which is to say nothing of how much fun we had.”
Joe Gehler‑Rahman
PhD STUDENT, NEUROBIOLOGY DIVISION
“Public engagement training and taking part in events have helped me gain confidence and improve my scientific communication skills.”