I am a neuroscientist and science communicator passionate about making science engaging, accessible and memorable. Through talks, workshops, performances and interactive events, I have worked with organisations including New Scientist, in2scienceUK, Green Man Festival, Guerilla Science, King’s College London and Science Showoff.
Making science accessible is at the heart of my work. I have designed and delivered workshops, talks and interactive activities that introduce neuroscience and animal behaviour to people of all ages and backgrounds. I also co-created The Brave Little Neuron, a neuroscience comedy pantomime that uses humour and storytelling to explore brain development.
Alongside public engagement, I am an active researcher and speaker. I have presented my work to research groups across the UK, Europe and North America, and at international scientific conferences.
Explore some of my projects below, or get in touch to discuss collaborations, talks, and events.
Interactive projects
I have worked on interdisciplinary & skills-based interactive projects to combine arts and sciences. The artist Lisa Pettibone also brought my PhD work to life.
Comedy and Events
I have performed science themed stand-up comedy across the UK, working with Science Showoff, Medi-Culture festival, Green Man Festival, and Bristol FUTURES festival. I have also interviewed scientists for events and compèred in Einstein’s Garden at Green Man Festival since 2023.
Performances and Workshops
I created and directed a pantomime on Neuroscience (The Brave Little Neuron) which has been performed at science events, music festivals, and schools across the UK. I have also led activity-based science workshops.
The Brave Little Neuron is licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 4.0
Outreach
I am committed to making science more accessible, and work with in2scienceUK as a trustee, run workshops on university access and research skills to 16-18 year olds, and participate in mentorship programmes.
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