Creativity in science will be the focus of a new exhibition this month showcasing artworks by first-year students studying neuroscience at The University of Western Australia.

Presented by UWA, Perron Institute for Neurological and Translational Science and the Neurological Council of WA, the exhibition Neuro Nouveau: where art meets science will coincide with Brain Awareness Week, which runs from March 10 to 16.

Professor Jenny Rodger, unit coordinator for the first-year unit Neuroscience in Society (NEUR1001) and Head of Brain Plasticity Research at Perron Institute and UWA, said the exhibition was a testament to the remarkable creativity and dedication of the students.

“Their work challenges conventions, engages with contemporary issues and invites audiences to experience art and understand science in new and exciting ways,” Professor Rodger said.

The artworks were created by students enrolled in NEUR1001, where they are encouraged to explore creativity in science and think outside the box.

“The exhibition will highlight the University’s innovative and diverse approaches to teaching and learning in science,” Professor Rodger said.

It will feature artworks created across multiple mediums including visual arts, digital media, sculpture and performance, and will explore metaphors for neuroscience to provide new insights and understanding across disciplines.

“The artworks delve into neuroscience topics such as neurodegenerative diseases and mental illness and explore fundamental concepts of how the brain works,” Professor Rodger said.

“This cross-disciplinary approach fosters artistic expression and collaboration, reflecting UWA’s commitment to supporting creative development and critical thinking among its students.”

The exhibition is open March 15 and 16 at Forrest Hall in Crawley and admission is free. For more information click here.

Thank you to the Forrest Research Foundation for the venue sponsorship.