I speak on a range of issues including storytelling, public engagement, research, creative writing and the environment. Highlights include speaking alongside Vanessa Redgrave at her inaugural Humanitas lecture for Oxford University, at the Southbank Festival of Ideas, Kneehigh Theatre’s Asylum in Cornwall and the Oxford Brookes’ Human Rights Festival.
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Previous Events:
20th October, 2023: NeuroTales: Journeys in Neuroscience Research, The Oxford Science and Ideas Festival
Hosted and ran training for this event in which neuroscientists shared their stories.
23rd August, 2023: Dumbledore Is So Gay post-show panel discussion
Was part of the panel for the post-show Q&A hosted by the brilliant Terri Paddock.
19th May, 2021: International Society for Magnetic Resonance In Medicine Annual Meeting
Spoke on the importance of storytelling and creative communication strategies for engaging broad audiences on science.
5th July, 2020 (and 2018): Public Engagement through Research Conference, the University of Oxford
Oxford University has an exciting vision to embed high-quality and innovative public engagement as an integral part of research culture and practice at the university, enhancing their position as a world-leading research institution. I presented on how to use storytelling skills to improve the communication of research to non-expert audiences.
5th July, 2019 (podcast): Crafting The Story of Your Career – Storytelling as a Business Tool, the Cambridge MBA
I recorded my first Podcast with Conrad Chua, the Executive Director of the Cambridge MBA, having run two workshops for the MBA students. We talked Agatha Christie, superheroes, and how to craft a great story. Click here to listen.
28th February, 2019: The Power of Human Stories: How To Be An Authentic Storyteller, Charity Comms
A Charity Comms’ conference at which I spoke on the power of stories and how charities can use them to enhance their work. Click here to find the slides from my talk.
19th January, 2019: Windle Trust International’s Annual Conference
WTI is dedicated to increasing access to and improving the quality of education, with a specific focus on increasing access to education for conflict-affected communities. I presented on leadership and storytelling.
11th May, 2017: A Matter of Facts – The Art of Translating Evidence, hosted by IFF Research.
IFF Research convened an audience of policy and research professionals, senior decision makers and research commissioners to explore the challenges facing the world of research and analysis. The speakers were tasked with looking at how we can overcome the scepticism around facts and better engage audiences through the use of storytelling techniques and data visualisation.