Café Scientifique’s fourth participation in a row in Evenings on Campus takes place tomorrow with an excursion into the question of love.

There are several forms of love, different states of being and relationships. Each person has different perspectives and opinions. Scientists have also tried to find out how people are attracted to each other and what effect love has on us.

Café Scientifique, an activity of the Malta Chamber of Scientists, will attempt to pare down love through the use of science, including neuroscience, genetics and chemistry. How does oxytocin affect the brain? Is it only chemicals which allow people to bond more to other human beings – or is there more? How does the socio-emotional aspect affect oxytocin levels in the brain? Is there a dark aspect of love we are not aware of?

The event starts at 8pm at the Quadrangle (Atriju Vassalli) of the University of Malta’s Msida Campus. Sponsors include Sammy’s (by Culinary Forward Malta), Evenings on Campus, the University of Malta and the Koperattiva Kulturali Universitarja.

Entrance to both these events is free but donations are welcome. For every €5 donated during tomorrow’s event, patrons will be given a free drink and a chance to win a dinner for two at Sammy’s (by Culinary Forward Malta).

Proceeds from donations on both nights will go to the University of Malta’s Research, Innovation and Development Trust.

For more information, send an e-mail to eveningsoncampus@um.edu.mt or call on 7984 3480.

Seating is on a first-come first-served basis for all events. The venues are accessible to wheelchair users and include free parking in Car Park 6 of the University of Malta. The 24th edition of Evenings on Campus runs until Tuesday.