10:00am-4:00pm on Saturday 28 March
Times shown are in GMT (UTC +0) up to the 26th March. For events on or after 27th March times are in BST (UTC +1).
The Pitt Building, Trumpington Street, CB2 1RP
Join researchers from the Centre for Child, Adolescent and Family Research (www.cfr.cam.ac.uk) for a full day of interactive discovery into the fascinating science of early brain development.
This engaging, hands-on event invites visitors of all ages to explore how early experiences shape the developing brain. Families will have the chance to meet real scientists who are studying babies’ brain activity both in Cambridge and across the world in The Gambia, and discover how our research helps us to understand how children thrive in different environments.
What to expect:
• Meet the scientists: talk with our team of baby researchers and developmental psychologists to discover how the infant brain develops, and how early experiences shape learning, emotions and communication.
• Live demonstrations: see how our functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS) ‘shining light’ equipment works to measure brain activity safely and non-invasively, both in Cambridge and in our research site in The Gambia.
• Hands-on science for kids (aged 8+ years): take part in fun, interactive activities exploring how the brain develops from the womb to the early years, and how scientists investigate these mysteries.
• Parenting and infant communication: we have partnered with the Brazelton Centre UK charity to share practical insights on how expectant and new parents can tune into their newborn’s voice – understanding babies’ early signals, behaviours and emotions.
• Share your opinion: we would love to hear your thoughts on what you think might be beneficial for families to have researchers study – in other words, you’ll have a very rare opportunity to tell us how we can help!
Accompanying exhibition:
Our accompanying photo and video exhibition, From Cambridge to The Gambia: Imaging the Developing Brain, showcases stunning images from our research sites in The Gambia and Cambridge – revealing the people, stories and discoveries behind our studies.
Event hosted by the Centre for Child, Adolescent and Family Research (www.cfr.cam.ac.uk) and the Cambridge Babylab (https://www.psychol.cam.ac.uk/babylab).
Connect with us on social media:
Instagram: @cambabylab and @cfr_32
Facebook: Cambridge Babylab
