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  • Victoria Speed

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  • Victoria Ashley-Wheeler

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    I’m a PhD student based in Oban, but I live with my partner and cat in Falkirk. I love horses, climbing, and music.

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  • Stephen Raggett-Batchen

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    Hello, my name is Stephen, I am 38 and currently live and work in Glasgow, Scotland. I am a civil engineer and specialise in bridges, and outside work I enjoy spending time with my family, going to the cinema, eating out with friends and volunteering – supporting the future engineers like you!

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  • Stephanie Buttigieg

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    I’m a Maltese astronomer ย in Cambridge, uncovering the mysteries of supermassive black holes ๐Ÿ•ณ๏ธ๐Ÿ”ญ. Outside of research, I stay active hiking, cycling, lifting, or rowing ๐Ÿฅพ๐Ÿšดโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿ‹๏ธโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿšฃโ€โ™€๏ธ โ€” and I love curling up with a good book and a cup of tea ๐Ÿ“š โ˜•.

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    What studies have you done by looking at the universe, or was it only theory?

  • 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 Anderson

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    Living in Cheshire when not working in the NHS you will find me out in the countryside walking and training my dog.

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  • Salma Louhaichy

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  • Ryan Durnall

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    HOW DO RAINBOWS FORM

  • Roman Lapuente

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    I’m french and have lived in the UK since 2022, in Bristol since 2023. I split my life between work as an engineer, sports, and seeing my friends, which is a fair balance I believe!

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  • Ria Kalaitzaki

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    I live with my husband and 2 daughters in London. I am very passionate about my work (Medical Statistician/ Biostatistician) but I also enjoy swimming, socializing and science fiction books or films. I love Jurassic Park!

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  • Rachel Findlay-Robinson

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    I live in Glasgow although I’m originally from north-east Wales. I teach at a university ๐ŸŽ“ on lots of different topics, but my favourite is animal welfare and behaviour ๐Ÿ•๐ŸŽ๐Ÿฟ๐Ÿฆ. When I’m not teaching, I like spending time in the mountains ๐Ÿ”, running, riding my bike or dipping in Scotland’s beautiful lochs (or lakes).

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    Do you need maths to be a scientist?

  • Rachael Croft

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    I live in a charming seaside town named Hartlepool with my partner and our two kids.

    By day, I work as a Senior Biomedical Scientist, but when the evening rolls around and on weekends, I love to dive into my sewing machine, whipping up clothes and fun little projects. I also make sure to soak up the sun at the beach and hang out with family and friends whenever I can.

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    What is your favourite part about science?

  • 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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  • Oleg Kozhura

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    Hi, I’m Oleg! Between one eye, PhD and an Eastern-European accent, I’m one cat away from being a comic book supervillain. Luckily, I am allergic to cats! โšซ๏ธ๐Ÿ‘„๐Ÿ‘ I’m also advocating for the improvement of mental health in research & academia, as well as greater LGBTQ+ inclusion ๐Ÿณ๏ธโ€๐ŸŒˆ๐Ÿณ๏ธโ€โšง๏ธ

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    How do you feel about mental health and LGBTQ+ inclusion in science, and how far does it need improving, is it good but

  • Nikki Antoniou

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    I am a married mum of two (aged 4 and 6) and live in Surrey. I’m a spacecraft engineer ๐Ÿ›ฐ๏ธ๐Ÿ“ก๐Ÿช during the day and in my free time I love going to the gym, roller skating and spending time with my kids. ๐Ÿ›ผ๐Ÿ‹๐Ÿปโ€โ™‚๏ธ๐Ÿ›

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  • Nick Humphries

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    I’m from Liverpool, now living in Leeds. I am interested in strength and fitness, but I now have a young daughter so these days I spend most of my spare time with her and my partner doing family activities.

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  • Neil Corcoran

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    I’m Neil and I’m a chemist who lives and works in Somerset. When I’m not working you can usually find me playing football, listening to music or hanging out with my children.

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  • nefeli karataraki

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    I am from Greece! I live in Newcastle with my husband and two cats. I love being active so i work out and run on the weekends :D. But I also love playing video games and dungeons and dragons on cosy rainy days! I am a massive lord of the rings fan!

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  • Megan Quartley

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    I live in the countryside near Selby with my partner. Outside of work I love to horse ride, I sing in a choir, and I am a passionate reader.

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  • Matt Foulkes

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    I am a process chemist at AstraZeneca. I live in Macclesfield, I am originally from Manchester, and love dogs, science, and hanging out with friends and family.

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  • Marga Dominguez-Villar

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  • Li Xuan Sim

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  • Konstantina Kanari

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    Hi! I am Konstantina, a Greek woman now living in Bristol. I live with my partner and in the summer I like spending time in the garden. I love to read and most importantly I love Harry Potter and Taylor Swift!

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    Do you think we alone in the universe? because many scientists have radios witch can pick up signals from space.

  • Kevin Burke

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    I live in the North of England, we have 3 kids (all of whom have now got successful careers in STEM related areas), I’ve always played guitar, so have a ‘healthy’ collection of these (plus ukuleles and banjos!), and I support Sunderland football club (all sympathies gratefully accepted)

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    When did you learn how to fly a plane?

  • Jesse Wise

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    I like to spend my time rock climbing (indoors and outdoors), reading, and trying new things.

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  • James Brown

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  • Jacob Kegerreis

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  • Grace Callaghan

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    I love everything from reading to rock climbing,ย  musicals to mystery movies, and ballet to baking.

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    How does a wind turbine generate electricity?

  • Gillian Taylor

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    I live in Edinburgh and work in a research lab.ย  In my free time I like to ride horses and practice trapeze.

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  • Fisentzos Floras

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    I live with my partner in Nottingham and I am a PhD researcher at Nottingham Trent University. I love cooking in my kitchen because I have so many cool kitchen gadgets.

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  • Felix Sainsbury-Martinez

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    I live and work in Leeds. I am an astrophysicist who enjoys reading a good book or playing boardgames with friends.

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  • Ewa Ozga

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    I am a Genetics researcher in Edinburgh. I live with my adopted pets and love making art,ย  birdwatching, and video games ๐Ÿ™‚

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  • Enrico Petrucco

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    I volunteer with Reading Friends of the Earth and enjoy rock climbing, eclectic music, poetry and art exhibitions, and movies. I believe that if everyone spent at least 2 hours per month to volunteer to support a cause that is important to them then the world would be much closer to matching our best hopes and dreams.

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    What have you found out about electrolytes in batteries so far?

  • Emily Kempin

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    I’m an Australian living in Cambridge. I love to row and when I’m not on the river I work as a Safety Officer at the university. I enjoy crime dramas, sitcoms and D&D.

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  • Don Clark

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    I’m a retired Analytical Chemist and now have my own business giving guided walking tours in and around Canterbury.ย  I like progressive rock music, walking and beer!

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    What are the qualifications needed to be a scientist

  • David Cussans

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    I am live in Bristol with my wife. We have lived here since 1999. We have one son, who has just finished studying at University.

    My job is a researcher at the University of Bristol.

    My main hobby is rowing – I am out on the water once or twice a week and I serve on the rowing club committee.

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  • Daniel English

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    I live near Stevenage in Hertfordshire. I am a Rocket scientist/engineer by day, and a frisbee player in the evenings. I enjoy learning about AI, have a passion for all things space, love the Simpsons and enjoy walking my dog!

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  • Daisy Shearer

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    Iโ€™m a postgraduate researcher in experimental quantum physics who drinks way too many cups of tea โ˜• When Iโ€™m not in the lab I like to read, bake, knit and play with my cat. I love cosy games like animal crossing, pokemon, stardew valley, and genshin impact ๐ŸŽฎ

    Status: Thanks everyone for all of your amazing questions! I had a great time over the past month ๐Ÿ˜Š

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  • Claire Sycamore-Howe

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    I live just outside of Wellingborough in Northamptonshire. I work at the Royal Society of Chemistry as part of the Accreditation & Careers Team. Outside of work I am learning Swedish (slowly), and I love cycling and reading.

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    What skills or traits do you think are most important for aspiring scientists?

  • Charlotte McNeill

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    I live with my boyfriend in the Toon of Newcastle! I am a User Experience Analyst working as an employee at DXC Technology. ๐Ÿค“ย My hobbies include canoeing, yoga and training my dog who is a Rottweiler. ๐Ÿ›ถ ๐Ÿง˜ ๐Ÿพ I also love going to sea dips at the beach, watching futuristic TV shows like Black Mirror, and my favourite kind of food are Greek gyros or Tacos! ๐ŸŒŠ๐Ÿ“บ๐ŸŒฎ

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  • Caroline Wesson

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    I’m a senior psychology lecturer at a University in the West Midlands where I teach and research in my specialist area – social psychology with a forensic and cyber spin.ย  Outside of work I love keeping fit, cooking, camping and Marvel films!

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  • Calum Cunningham

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    I’m a nuclear materials scientist living with my partner in Oxfordshire. I enjoy sports and exercise, especially rugby and running. I love travelling and being in the great outdoors, but I also love sitting at home on my PlayStation or reading a good book!

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    how do you see the same colour as me

  • Bernice Ridley

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    I’m a cosmetic scientist, I have worked for many years and am passionate about cosmetic science and education!

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  • Aver Hemben

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    whats ur least favoute subjets

  • Anna Nicholson

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  • Anna Hills

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    I am a Technical Project Manager working on fusion energy. Outside of work I love fencing (yes, with swords!), gardening, crochet and sewing.

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  • Anitta Chacko

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    I am a PhD student who studies the powerhouse of the cell and what happens when they don’t quite work like they should. I love harry potter, anything related to food and pretending to be a baking professional : ) p.s. I usually end up with burnt cake but hey its the effort that counts right?

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  • Amit Vernekar

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    I am working as a scientist in CSIR-CLRI, India. My expertise and research interests are in bioinspired and biomimetic chemistry, nanomaterials, nanozymes, and catalysis for hydrogen production.

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    Are any of you Marine Biologists??? im gonna be a marine biologist

  • Adriana D'SOUZA

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    I live with my husband and daughter in Bristol. I’m an engineer working for planes in the landing gear department and I like playing basketball. I love reading and listening to the radio. We all love a good sushi in our house.

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    whats your favourate shark

  • Abbie Young

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    I live at home with my family in Cheshire. I am doing a Degree Appreniceship in Cardiac Physiology in the week and I love to play hockey at the weekends.

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