The Love Lab

The Love Lab is a flirty speed dating event is and a scientifically backed way to help you find love. Sit back and let two expert biracial bisexual bimbo biologists guide you through a fun matchmaking experiment.

Whether you’re sick of swiping or are a social animal, come to The Library Bar where you’ll find smooth jazz, dim lighting and a unique way to meet like-minded cuties. Take a seat at a candlelit table with your first match and Dr Naomi and Shu will pose a question for you both to discuss. Learn what your match thinks about the things that really matter, like sex, climate change and wearing shoes inside the home. Then it’s time to hear what the research has to say … Now look, we’re not saying there’s a right answer, but there is probably a scientifically correct answer.

After each question your match will be changed, so whether you’re looking for a friend or a lover, you’ll finish the experiment with new connections and maybe even your ideas challenged. The Bar will remain open so you can continue conversations long into the night, and maybe even find love.

The Love Lab is an inclusive, sex-positive space. This matchmaking experiment may be a catalyst to love blossoming, but at the very least you’ll leave with plenty of answers for the ‘A random fact I love is …’ prompt on Hinge.


This Inspiring Australia NSW initiative is supported by the Australian Government as part of National Science Week.


Dr Naomi Koh Belic (she/her) and Shu Ezackial (they/them) are flaming homosexuals, looking to use their wealth of scientific knowledge to help people form meaningful connections with one another.

Dr Naomi is a second-generation Australian and a first-generation university graduate, with a PhD in stem cell biology. She is passionate about making science accessible and her work focuses on amplifying voices of minority communities.
https://www.naomikohbelic.com/

Shu Ezackial is a queer mixed-race science communicator and engagement specialist. With over a decade in the field, their work has been deeply focused on connecting people, ideas, and knowledge.
https://shulab.xyz/

If paying for tickets is limiting your ability to come, don't worry - contact us at bookings@sl.nsw.gov.au and we'll sort out a ticket for you.