SAGES Climate Science Podcast
Along with Prof Bill Austin, from the University of St Andrews, I sat down with Laura Young to discuss the role of the Ocean in climate resilience.
This episode is one of an eleven-part series from the Scottish Alliance for Geoscience, Environment and Society, exploring pressing climate issues and cutting-edge research with some of Scotland's leading scientists.
Listen to all episodes here.
Pint of Science
Blue Planet: Scotland's Coasts and Waters, and Their Inhabitants
I was on an panel of Marine Scientists that introduced and discussed current diverse research perspectives of Scottish seas with the general public, as part of the international Pint of Science Festival.
Expedition Narratives
A rewarding interdisciplinary workshop, Scientific Expedition Narratives, during which I built cross-disciplinary connections and future collaborations. This workshop was organised by Dr Anna Auguscik, who brought together environmental and social scientists, historians, artists and novelists to discuss, explore and collate the diverse perspectives of scientific expeditions.
Supported by the Hanse-Wissenschaftskolleg.
Science and Art
I was part of a team of researchers who consulted with artist Jen Collier on the Royal Burgh of Science: From Waldie to Scotty project, which celebrated local historical discoveries through to the latest scientific developments with a series of workshops, talks and events aimed at children, families and adults.
Funded by the Royal Society, Places of science 2022, and a partnership between Heriot-Watt University and Linlithgow Museum.
{react} magazine
Editor
During my management of the {react} team I secured £10,000 of funding from Newcastle University Postgraduate School to ensure publication of three issues, and organised a launch event for issue #10 with keynote speaker Annabel Bligh (The Conversation UK).
Outreach Coordinator
I oversaw dissemination of {react} magazine throughout northeast England, and spearheaded the facilitation of student-led science communication blogs in local secondary schools.
{react} Blogger
[Not] climbing the
academic ladder
The Natural Health Service
Academic anxiety –
you’re not alone
Event organiser
Enviresearch Foundation Day
A mini-conference celebrating the work of Enviresearch Foundation funding recipients; PhD students, academics and local school children gave demonstrations and presentations of their work.
Science communicator
Tall Ships Regatta
Demonstrated and explained cutting edge marine biological research from Newcastle University to children and adults attending the Tall Ships Regatta.
Engagement evaluator
Soapbox Science
Interviewed the passing general public about their perceptions and interactions with the Newcastle Soapbox Science event.