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  4. Professor Robin Dunbar Public Lecture

    Friendships are a primate speciality, and have evolved to buffer us against the stresses of living in large social groups. They have a bigger effect on our psychological health and wellbeing, as well as our physical health and wellbeing, than anything else. Friendships are, however, extremely expensive to create and to maintain, both in terms of their time cost and in terms of their underpinning neurobiology. In this lecture, Ill explore the behavioural, cognitive and neurobiological bases of friendships, and show how we use these as a basis for forming mega-communities.

  5. HITS Faculty Public Lecture

    Nick Lane is Professor of Evolutionary Biochemistry at University College London. His research is on how energy flow has shaped evolution, from the origin of life to the evolution of eukaryotic cells with downright quirky traits such as sex. The Earth teems with life: in its oceans, forests, skies and cities. Yet there is a black hole at the heart of biology. We do not know why complex life is the way it is, or, for that matter, how life first began. In this talk Lane will show that the answer lies in energy!

  6. LJMU Product Design Engineering Design Show 2026

    Explore bold, forward-thinking projects challenging real-world problems. Whether you're a student, industry professional, academic, or simply passionate about design, this is your chance to be inspired, network, and connect with exceptional talent. Come and experience design that shapes the future!

  7. Postgraduate Funding Webinar

    Join us for a live postgraduate funding Q&A with our student support teams to learn more about postgraduate funding and application support. Plus, ask your questions live.

  9. Led Ride - June

    The Environmental Sustainability and Energy Team at LJMU are holding a number of cycling based activities and events throughout the year