The Centre for Brain Research and Neurological Foundation present a free public open day on March 20 as part of International Brain Awareness Week.

Time: Saturday March 20th 9am - 4pm
Venue: Auckland Business School
Owen G Glenn Building, 12 Grafton Road

Food: Cafe with full lunch facilities
Parking: $5 all day for underground parking, disabled parking by lifts, with lifts easily accessible to all floors

Neuroscientists, clinicians and community groups will welcome members of the public to learn more about our greatest asset, our brain. The event features lectures from New Zealand’s leading brain experts discussing the latest research and treatment trials for brain health and disease. Seminars will provide practical tips to encourage optimum brain health for adults and brain development for children.

The Science Lab is a rare treat for children and families, offering free science experiments and demonstrations. Practising psychologists, clinicians and neuroscientists will encourage hands-on interaction for kids- and big kids! Fun sensory games, brain teasers and activities will round the experience off. A Community Expo will provide advice and support for people living with brain and sensory disorders. Around twenty community support groups will be on hand to answer any questions families and whānau may have.

Serviced by public bus services 50, 348, 487 and LINK.
Undercover parking for $5 all day.

The event is organised by the Centre for Brain Research at The University of Auckland in association with the Neurological Foundation of New Zealand.

For further information including maps and the timetable of events click here.

Contact: For further information please email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Website: www.fmhs.auckland.ac.nz/faculty/cbr/newsandevents/brain_day2010.aspx