Research doesn’t happen in isolation. It emerges from different kinds of connections between people, groups, ideas and concerns. It often relies on serendipity - the unexpected - both in terms of unexpected findings but also in terms of making unexpected connections.

In this video, Professor Michael Siva-Jothy, Head of Department in Animal and Plant Sciences, discusses the importance of the social space in his department for fostering new research and encourages you to get out there and share your ideas.