Dr Tobiasz Trawinski and Dr Ogbonnaya Anicho from the Faculty of Human and Digital Sciences participated in the prestigious British Science Festival at two unique, research-driven events.
The five-day festival was supported by the British Science Association. The event returned to the city for the first time since 2008, and took over iconic venues across Liverpool, with over 100 events from talks to interactive displays taking place from September 10-14.
Dr Trawinski, a senior lecturer in psychology, has a particular research interest in how our personal characteristics shape our interactions with art and cultural heritage.
Drawing on his work, Dr Trawinski delivered the insightful and thought-provoking session, ‘Seeing with Sound’, exploring the ways in which music impacts the way we see and consume art. The session was delivered against the stunning backdrop of the Liverpool Museum at the city’s Pier Head.
In a second event for Liverpool Hope, Dr Anicho, senior lecturer in computer science, showcased space-themed research at LJMU’s Redmond Building at the event jointly organised by space researchers from Liverpool Hope University, the University of Liverpool, and Liverpool John Moores University. The session was a showcase of space research, highlighting the importance of fostering curiosity and enthusiasm for science among the next generation, particularly among school-age pupils.
Dr Anicho is a UK chartered engineer, specialising in AI-driven autonomy and next-generation digital connectivity. His research applications span robotics, aerospace, and space systems.
The festival, billed as the longest-standing science festival in Europe, attracted a varied audience, aiming to connect people to scientists, engineers, technologists and social scientists.