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  • Victoria Speed

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  • Verna Dankers

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    I teach computers to process language using deep neural networks, which are AI algorithms. My goal is to make the computer mimic the way humans process language, particularly for metaphorical language, such as idioms and proverbs.

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  • Timothy Nixon

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    I live in the south west of England and when I am not working I enjoy the outdoors and woodwork.  I love mountain biking, climbing and I play badminton.  I have two children aged 10 and 12 and we love crafting things together.

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    What have you learnt about today?

  • Thomas Hitchcock

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    Hi I’m Tom! I live in Tokyo, and enjoy travelling and seeing new places, meeting new people, and finding new animals. I play football, watch basketball, and love cooking and eating in equal measure.

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  • Stefani Duncan

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    I live with my partner in Aberdeenshire, with my cockapoo Bruno 🐶.

    I love going to the gym, the cinema and reading 📖. My favourite meal is lasagna and garlic bread!

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  • Sophie Carr

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    I’m the World’s Most Interesting Mathematician who also owns a data science company. I work in the area of statistics and applied maths across lots of different problems.

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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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  • Sebastian Jaskiewicz

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    I like to watch football, read, listen to interesting podcasts, and go for hikes in the mountains.

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  • Sarah Flanagan

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  • Rosmita Borthakur

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    Hi, I’m Rosmita and I am a researcher in Chemistry. I love photography and travelling.

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  • Rodrigo Bammann

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    I am living now in East Sussex. I have lived in several countries, including Brazil, Germany, Canada and now England. I am a geek metalhead through and through. I love Nature, cycling, camping, cooking, board games and music.

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  • Rebekah Wood

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    Hello! I’m a blue haired scuba diving biologist! I live with my partner in Aberdeen and I’m doing my PhD! I love reading, walking my two big fluffy dogs and cold ocean swims! I’m also a bit of a nerd so anything fantasy or Dungeons and Dragons related – I’m your gal!

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  • Peter Bortlik

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    I live in the North East of England working as a Research Scientist. I love watching and playing sports including Tennis and Football. I also love pizza and crisps and enjoy going to see live gigs and concerts.

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  • Paul Laurance-Young

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    Random Biomedical Scientist who works for the NHS and can allegedly teach. I like cooking, gaming and have three cats because my feline overlords insisted on the third one, so me and the dog just do what they tell us to do..

    Status: Need. More. Coffee.

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  • Olivia Williams

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    I live in Lancaster where I am an Engineering PhD student! In my own time I love reading, running, crafting and paddle boarding.

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    where did u want to be a scientist

  • Olga García Gallego

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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! ⚫️👄👁 I’m also advocating for the improvement of mental health in research & academia, as well as greater LGBTQ+ inclusion 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

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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

  • Mike Heyns

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    I moved to London 🇬🇧 from sunny South Africa 🇿🇦 last summer. I absolutely love exploring and am always up for anything outdoors 🏖🏕. When not diving into space physics🚀, you’ll probably find me running around a squash court⚉.

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  • Michael Capeness

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    I the lab manager of a Synthetic Biology Lab at the University of Edinburgh. In my spare time I cook, play computer games, and play squash.

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    how much do you like your jobs what are the pros and cons?

  • Meghan Thorneloe

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    I live with my partner in a cottage in Oxfordshire. We love being outdoors and spend the weekend cycling and exploring! I’m also a big Ipswich Town FC fan and have been to games with my Dad since I was a child.

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  • Marianne Morris

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    I am a Nuclear Physicist supporting the decommissioning of old nuclear power stations around the UK . I live in Stroud with my husband, two children and our two mad cocker spaniels, Pippa & Luna.

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  • Marga Dominguez-Villar

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  • Louise Roberts

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    I live in  Malvern, in Worcestershire, with my cat and my mum and daughter. I am a food safety consultant which means that I help business owners to sort out their food safety usually after a visit from a client or the local EHO (Environmental Health Officer) who has  found a problem with their paperwork.

     

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  • Lauren Mc Connell

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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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  • Kathryn Walker

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    I live in Kendal with my young family. I’m a Process Engineer by day and (when I get a chance!) enjoy yoga, fell walking, travelling and cooking.

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  • Kate Whyles

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    I live in Nottingham, the land of Robin Hood. I am a digital innovation and development coach and a UK Minecraft Education Ambassador. ⛏ I have two black and white cats called Chas and Dave,😺 😸who are very funny and play with each other all the time, and at the weekends, I love going on muddy walks.

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    do you play minecraft and if you have has it taught you anything

  • Joshua Nicks

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  • Jennifer Larwood

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    I am the Registration and Licensing Manager for the Science Council, trying to make it more straightforward for all Scientists to be professionally registered and valued.

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  • Iris Lavi

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  • Ian Fisk

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  • Heather Thompson

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    I live under a rocket ship (radio mast) with my family and for part of the year have very noisy sheep as next door neighbours! I love music and books and enjoy spending time outside, whatever the weather. My favourite thing is “wild swimming” in the sea during winter.

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    would you call yourself successfull?

  • Grace Alston

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  • Georgia Brittain

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    Hi, I’m Georgia! I am 27 years old and live in the North East of England.

    I graduated in 2019 from Keele University where I studied BSc Chemistry and now work as a Research Technician within the chemical industry.

    In my spare time, I enjoy training in karate, reading, watching movies/tv shows, and cooking/baking!

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  • Gallia Cochrane

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    I live in the beautiful Scottish Highlands with my husband, dog and two cats. I’m obsessed with plants… if I’m not in a garden, you’ll find me skateboarding or cooking. I love all things nerdy, especially Lord of the Rings and the Discworld.

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  • Francesca Bartalini

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    Hi, my name is Francesca, and I’m a UX UI / Graphic Designer. I live with my husband in Bayston Hill (Shrewsbury), and we have two Persian cats: Pepe and Pudsey. In my free time, I enjoy engaging in sports and growing vegetables in our small garden. I’m a huge fan of Harry Potter and David Bowie, and my favorite dish is bollito di carne, a very simple and tasty Italian recipe.

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  • Ferran Brosa Planella

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    I live in Leamington Spa, but I am originally from Barcelona. I am mathematician, and I use maths to make better batteries🔋👨‍🔬. In my free time, I like to play bagpipes and piano, and bake bread and pizza 🎵🍕.

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  • Diane Aston

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  • Dawn Sutherland

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    I live with my husband and 5 children in Falkirk. When i’m not working as a Specialist Biomedical Scientist I love going on walks in our local woodland 🌳🦌and help to coach the mini’s at my local rugby club 🏃🏻‍♀️🏈

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  • 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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  • Colin Burke

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  • Clare Ashton

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  • Chloe McGeorge

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    Hi I’m Chloe!

    I live with my partner and our cat in Durham. I work as a research physicist but in the evenings I like to do creative things like knitting, crochet and sewing. I also love running, reading and Disney!

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  • Cher-Pheng Ooi

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  • Bradley Elliott

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  • Audrey Rago

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    I live in London, but I am originally from Boston, USA. I am a Sustainability Engineer, so I spend most weekdays at a manufacturing plant, and in the evenings I love to dance (I’m currently learning Salsa), read, and spend time with friends. On the weekends I like to get outside, whether it’s cycling, walking or jogging, and in the winter I love to go skiing.

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  • Amanda Avery

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    hello, I am Amanda. I have three grown-up sons and I live on a farm in Derbyshire. I love the outdoors – we have some amazing places in the peak district to walk. We are a dog loving family.

    I am a registered dietitian which means i am first and foremost a scientist but with a specialist interest in nutrition and health.

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    why cant babies eat solid food for a while

  • Amal Lavender

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    I am someone that likes to naturally lead, get things done and do the right thing.
    I’m bubbly, truly enjoy helping others succeed and making changes for the positive.

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    Were you always good at science?

  • Alessandra Giuliani

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  • Ai-Lan Lee

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    I live in the beautiful city of Edinburgh, where I am an Professor at University of Edinburgh. In my spare time, I enjoy swimming, cycling, nature and gardening.

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    Why do you study science

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