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Zak Baldwin
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I’m a Psychology researcher and lecturer at the University of Northampton. My research uses video-games to try to improve mental ability.
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Yirui Jiang
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I love traveling and playing with puppy.
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Victoria Cox
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I’m a research scientist and I study infectious diseases and global health. My main interests are diseases which are spread to humans by mosquitoes and vaccination.
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Veronica Papini
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I live in Wirral with my husband and our 3 kids. In my free time I enjoy going to the gym, walks on the beach and going out for coffees.
I’m a foodie so I love trying new foods and baking, and learning what other cultures enjoy eating.
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Tim Carter
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I live in Kent with my wife and 2 primary school children. Much of my time is spent being a Technical Director at work, but I’m also a STEM Ambassador and a uniformed Cub Leader! I really enjoy running, especially out by the coast, and reading (usually sci-fi!) when I get the chance!
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Sophie Spinks
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I live with my boyfriend in Billingham. I am a project manager in the daytime and at night, I love to watch television, listen to podcasts or knit! I have a cat called Alan who loves cuddles and my favourite snack is a kinder bueno
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Simon Berry
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I now live in West Sussex with my co-worker and wife Jane but we’ve lived and worked in many different countries including Bolivia, the Dominican Republic, Egypt and Zambia. In my spare time I’m usually designing and building things.
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Sheridan Williams
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I am retired but started life as a Rocket Scientist with the Ministry of Defence.
After that I became a lecturer in Mathematics and Computer Science.
I am a Fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society and show people around the Open University’s observatory.
I lead a tour company taking people all over the world to see astronomical events such as eclipses, aurorae, meteor showers.I now take education groups on visits to the National Museum of Computing located at Bletchley Park. I have my own Enigma machine
Enigma machine
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The world’s first electronic digital computer
and very early computer systems e.g. the WITCH
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Sarah Weeden
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I am a mum of 2 teenagers (and 2 cats). I am a Chemical (aka Process) Engineer and design water and wastewater treatment processes. When not working I like walking, cycling and decorating cakes.
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Sarah McCafferty
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I live in Edinburgh, and work as a Production Scientist. I love playing video games, cycling and have a big interest in Greek mythology.
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Samuel Bennett
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Sameer Alladin
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I’m a PhD student in Psychology at the University of Bristol; my research is within the area of cognitive neuroscience. Basically, I love studying the brain and behaviour! I’m also a classical musician with a postgraduate degree in music theory and performance diploma in violin. I love music, cooking, and cats!
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Ruth Aldred
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I am a nuclear physicist. My job involves modelling nuclear reactors and demonstrating that they are safe to operate. I love travelling, exploring and reading.
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Richard Collins
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I am a chemistry lecturer based in Norwich at the University of East Anglia. I am originally from Wakefield in West Yorkshire. I went to university in Manchester then moved down South to Brighton, then further north to London, working at Imperial College London before moving to King’s College London, and recently moved to the University of Easy Anglia in Norwich.
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Rebecca Greer
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I’m originally from Northern Ireland, and I live with my partner in Newcastle. I work as a Trainee Genetic Counsellor during the week 🧬 and on weekends I love swimming in the sea 🌊, cooking 👩🍳 and travelling ✈️!
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Precious Owuamalam
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I live in Belfast, UK. I’m a postdoctoral researcher at Queen’s University, Belfast. Aside from science, I enjoy writing poetry and fiction, watching movies, and playing video games.
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Pizza Ka Yee Chow
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I am a biologist and psychologist who love to understand how animals including humans think, feel and behave = find out what is inside their little head! Other things I like, to name a few, are chocolate, watching movies, listening to music, enjoying a day in nature and with wildlife!
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Penny Timpert
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I’m a polymer science technologist and I’m a mum of three teenage boys. I grew up outside Chester, handy for the mountains of Snowdonia and the seaside. I love hiking and being in the water. Luckily I work in Switzerland now so both are still close by!
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Martin McCoustra
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I’m a Scottish Astrochemist!
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Martina Conti
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I’m Italian but I’ve been living in York for 13 years. I’m a chemist during the day, and in my free time I enjoy yoga, martial arts, reading, playing the piano and travelling. I live with my partner and we have a cat and 3 tropical fish tanks.
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Mark Hamilton
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I am a student at Lancaster University and am interested in coral reefs and fisheries. I have always loved nature, especially sea life.
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Marie-Angelique Deschamps
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I am French, I live with my partner in Macclesfield. During the week, I am a process chemist, and on weekends, I love going for walks in the forest and meeting with my friends in Manchester !
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Maddy Carter
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I live in Edinburgh with my boyfriend (who is also a science researcher).
I’m a cell biologist working in a biotechnology company in a beautiful university campus just outside the city centre – the same place where Dolly the sheep was made!
I love to go hillwalking, from my desk you can see the Pentland Hills, and enjoy other sports like swimming and cycling outside of work.
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Louisa James
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Hello!! I’m Louisa, I am a scientist based in London. I teach in a university and I do experiments with cells to learn about how our body fights infection.
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Lauren Hutchinson
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I spend my days making apps and working with computers in Sunderland 💻 And in my free time, I’m busy crocheting 🧶, walking my dog 🐶, or reading – I particularly love the Percy Jackson books! 📚
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Katy Bruce
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I’m a postdoctoral researcher in Forensic Chemistry at the University of Kent 👩🏼🔬, an associate lecturer and mum to my two boys. In my spare time I enjoy practising karate 🥋, kickboxing and kung fu and am now the proud owner of a purple belt. I also have a continental giant house rabbit 🐰 called Keith, who weighs over 8kg!
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Katie Wood
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Hi! I’m Katie and I live with my husband, 2 sons (aged 10 and 7) and 2 cats in Brighton. I love hanging out with my friends and family at the beach, swimming in the sea and watching my beloved football team Wolverhampton Wanderers.
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Kathleen Duffin
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I live in Midlothian with my husband and two children. I’m a paediatrician and I’m currently taking a break from hospital work to do a PhD, researching fertility in childhood cancer patients.
I love books, baking, and beaches – my ideal day would include all three!
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Jonathan Davies
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Jo Montgomery
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I’m a scientist and teacher in Cambridge. I have a bit of a patchwork career as I like to combine my different skills and interests – so I work with scientists, teachers and children and young people to share the wonders of science. Outside of work I like spending time in nature, and baking and eating cake!
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Isabelle Secord
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I am a biology undergraduate student who just completed working in a pharmocology company for my year in Industry 🥼. I spent my summer in Canada 🍁 working as a field assistant for a research internship studying bats 🦇🌳🏞. I love animals, plants and Archery! 🏹🐱🌿
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Ines Tomas
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I’m a 28yo portuguese woman in STEM. I did my PhD in Cancer Genetics and in my free time I enjoy outdoor activites. I run marathons and also do triathlons to keep my mind and body healthy.
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Holly Duns
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I’m from Scotland and been living in the south since 2017. I’ve been to two different universities to do an undergraduate degree in criminology and a masters in digital forensics. I now work as a Principal Digital Forensic Scientist for the Police and MOD.
I’ve travelled, worked and lived overseas and now live near Oxford.
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Harry Lowe
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I’m a chemical bioengineering PhD student at Imperial College London. I’ve helped organise and plan the LGBTQ+ Pride Month event for my department, and am also the course representative.
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Hannah Marshall
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Hi everyone, I’m Hannah! I’m originally from near Burnley in England but I’m now training to treat cancer using radiation in Belfast, Northern Ireland!
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Emma Jarvis
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I’m 25, grew up in Yorkshire and now live near Bath! I am a development scientist and enjoy going on walks and exploring new places. I wanted to be a vet when I was younger but then realised I’m too squeamish.
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Edith Marcial Juarez
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I am from Mexico. I live with my husband in Cambridge. I’m an immunologist during the day 👩🔬 and a puppy mum in the evenings. I love travelling and cooking!
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Diane Turner
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I live with my family near Cambridge. I am an analytical chemist during the week and spend a lot of my weekends at swimming galas as a judge, while my children compete.
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Clare Johnson
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I live on the west coast of Scotland. I like art, chocolate and hanging out with my dog Fudge!
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Celine Wittke
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I am a PhD student from Germany but now live in Glasgow. I love to cook, go to the gym and travel🌍
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Carey Allen
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I am a Psychology Lecturer at the University of Northampton, I am also undertaking my PhD which is investigating the physiological and psychological changes to wellbeing of students as a result of taking part in a Sound Bath.
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Bethany Clarke
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I live in the North East of England, just outside Middlesbrough, with my husband. I’m a PhD Student who loves space, and I’m Scout and love spending my time hiking in the hills. I love running, reading, and playing board games!
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Arno Kraft
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I am German and went to school and university in Germany. Moved to the UK in 1999 and work as a lecturer in Chemistry.
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Anar Yusifov
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I’m curious scientist who tries to apply Mathematics for all aspects of his live, but systematically fails to count simple numbers during shopping and “restaurant”ing.
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Allyson Lister
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Scientists get to lead an exciting double life! We love being quiet and focused on our work, but also get to be loud and talk to lots of interesting people (communication is very important in science). And there’s another way I lead a double life: I grew up in America, live in the UK, and am a citizen of both countries!
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Alex Ttofi
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Typical Analytical Scientist – Not the media type Nerd – but like to Have Fun in the job whilst solving serious Oil based chemistry issues
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Alex Dickinson-Lomas
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I am a first year PhD student at the University of Birmingham working on finding out more about the effects of radiation on metals used in nuclear reactors. I love rockclimbing, walking and camping! Pronouns: She/her
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Alessio Spampinato
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I am an aerospace engineer who moved to the UK from Italy about 9 years ago and I now live with my wife and my kids (boys, twins!) in Staines, Surrey. I have lived also in Nottingham (during my PhD years) and Derby (when I was a Rolls-Royce engineer working on aero engines).
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Alana Mullins
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Hi there! 👋 I’m a PhD student living in a charming village near Durham with my partner. It’s the perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of Newcastle city centre where I work. By day, I’m diving deep into scientific research, and by evening, you’ll find me tackling fitness and race challenges! 🏃♀️🏋️♀️
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