The AHRC Science in Culture Theme is featuring in a UK-wide campaign this week (9th to 15th June 2014) to highlight the value and importance of university research to our everyday lives.

The Science in Culture Theme will launch a series of guest blog posts throughout the week to showcase research, in UK Universities, funded by the Theme.

Universities Week 2014 is a UK wide initiative to promote and engage the public with the value and importance of university research.

Events will be taking place across UK universities and at the Natural History Museum there will be a week-long public event to showcase some of the best of UK university research.

Follow us @AHRCSciculture to join in the #IdeasforLife campaign