Science presenter and journalist

Talks and live events

I love bringing science to life on stage – whether that’s through chairing panels, giving talks, or literally blowing things up in live science shows.

On stage at the Royal Institution

Panel discussions

I aim to create a warm and engaging atmosphere when chairing panels for podcasts, TV, and festivals.

Chairing a discussion about Bulgarian yogurt at Sofia Science Festival.
Chairing a debate on the impacts of the new malaria vaccine at the Wellcome Trust in Malawi.
Talking about climate adaptation at the Edinburgh Science Festival.

Talks

I give talks about my career and a wide range of scientific subjects – from whether or not we have free will, to how music changes our brains. Sometimes I’m given free rein to explore one of my favourite topics; other times I’m asked to cover something new.

While the topics I cover are diverse, it seems the colours I wear are not.

The science behind relaxation and music at Crossed Wires Festival.
Keynote speaker for Speech Day at St Catherine’s School.
How I became a science journalist at New Scientist Live.

Live science experiments

Throughout my presenting career, I have performed science experiments on stage to many different audiences. My favourite demonstrations include setting fire to butane to explain the principles behind climate change, building a nine-metre-tall barometer, and making a giant ‘poo’ to show how digestion works.

Clients

I’ve brought science to the stage with many different clients, including: New Scientist Live, Google, Hay Festival and the Royal Institution.

If you’re interested in working with me, please do get in touch.