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Brighton edition of the public event bringing women & non-binary scientists in STEMM to talk science with the public. Our 2025 event will take place at the seafront on May 24th - join us! Webpage: www.soapboxsciencebrighton.github.io

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We’re so excited to see you tomorrow! πŸŽ‰

Soapbox Science Brighton kicks off by the i360 🎑 at 11amβ€”rain or shine πŸŒ§β˜€οΈ.

Expect brilliant talks, big ideas πŸ’¬, and a celebration of science for all.

#SoapboxScience #Brighton2025

23.05.2025 10:09 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Find us this Saturday by the i360 on Brighton seafront!

Talks run from 11am–2pmβ€”just look for lab coats, purple signs, and inspiring science. Come say hi!

πŸ—“ 24 May | πŸ“ Brighton Seafront
#SoapboxScience #Brighton2025 #WhereToFindUs #WomenInSTEM

22.05.2025 12:34 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Preparations are in full swing!

Our speakers are ready and we can’t wait to see you on Saturday.

Even if the weather turns, we’ll still be thereβ€”science doesn’t stop for rain! 🌧

πŸ—“ 24 May | πŸ•š 11am–2pm
πŸ“ Brighton Seafront

#SoapboxScience #Brighton2025

22.05.2025 09:34 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Soapbox Science brings research out of the lab and into public spacesβ€”challenging stereotypes and making science accessible to all.

Join us this Saturday to hear from women and non-binary scientists sharing world-class research.

πŸ“ i360 | πŸ—“ 24 May | πŸ•š 11–2

#Brighton2025 #ScienceForEveryone

20.05.2025 09:35 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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This Saturday I’ll be at Brighton beach, talking all things Science as part of @soapboxscibrighton.bsky.social @brightonfringe.bsky.social

Pop by and say hello- you may learn something new πŸ§¬πŸ•΅πŸ½β€β™€οΈ

20.05.2025 08:59 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Only 5 days to go! πŸŽ‰ Join us this Saturday by the i360 for Soapbox Science Brightonβ€”free talks from inspiring women & non-binary people in science, open to all!

πŸ—“ 24 May | πŸ•š 11am–2pm
πŸ“ Brighton Seafront

#SoapboxScience #Brighton2025 #WomenInSTEM #ScienceForEveryone

19.05.2025 11:27 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ‘… Meet Rhiannon Mae, PhD student at Sussex!

Her talk, β€œSweet Sensations: Unpacking the Science of Taste”, explores how and why we experience flavour.

Catch her at Soapbox Science Brighton on May 24th!

#SoapboxScience #Brighton2025 #ScienceOfTaste

16.05.2025 12:22 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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🚨 1 WEEK TO GO! 🚨
Soapbox Science Brighton is back next Saturday!

πŸ“ Find us by the i360
πŸ—“ Saturday 24th May
πŸ•š 11am–2pm

Come hear brilliant women & non binary scientists share their research. Free, fun, and for everyone!

#SoapboxScience #1WeekToGo #WomenInSTEM #ScienceByTheSea

16.05.2025 10:30 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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🧠 Meet Giada Brianza, Research Fellow at UCL! Her talk, β€œMagic mirror on the wall, are we biased by smell at all?” explores intriguing questions about smell and bias.

See her at Soapbox Science Brighton on May 24th!

#SoapboxScience #Brighton2025

14.05.2025 13:15 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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🧬 Meet Professor Evi Soutoglou! She studies how cells repair damaged DNAβ€”and why the way they do it really matters. Her research helps us understand cancer and genome stability.

See her speak at Soapbox Science Brighton on May 24th!

#SoapboxScience #Brighton2025

13.05.2025 11:08 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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🌊 Meet Alice, PhD student at Sussex!

She studies marine biodiversity using video surveys and eDNAβ€”and she’ll be showing ray egg cases, catshark eggs, and cuttlefish bones found on Sussex beaches.

See her at Soapbox Science Brighton by the i360, May 24th!

#SoapboxScience #Brighton2025

12.05.2025 10:55 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Meet Sophia, Research Assistant at Sussex! She explores how AI and smart glasses can revolutionise personalised nutritionβ€”beyond food diaries.

Hear her speak at Soapbox Science Brighton on May 24th by the i360!

#SoapboxScience #Brighton2025

07.05.2025 12:12 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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⚑️ Meet Nourhan, Research Fellow at Sussex and Soapbox Science 2025 speaker! She’ll explore how plasma energy could power cleaner technologies and drive us toward net zeroβ€”plus the role of women in STEM. Catch her on May 24th at Brighton seafront!

#SoapboxScience #Brighton2025

06.05.2025 14:27 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ’€ Meet Maria, Assistant Professor at Sussex and Soapbox Science 2025 speaker!

She’ll explore what happens during different stages of sleep, why it matters for your health, and how sleep hygiene and circadian rhythms play a role.

Catch her on 24th May by the i360!

#SoapboxScience #Brighton2025

29.04.2025 13:50 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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🧠 Meet Amber, a postgraduate researcher at Sussex!

She studies why exposure therapy for anxiety works for some but not others, using male and female animal models.

Hear her speak at Soapbox Science Brighton on May 24th by the i360!

#SoapboxScience #Brighton2025

23.04.2025 13:27 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ’₯ Volunteers Needed! πŸ’₯
We’re looking for enthusiastic, friendly volunteers to help make Soapbox Science Brighton 2025 an unforgettable event!

πŸ—“ Deadline to apply: May 4th
πŸ”— Link in bio

#SoapboxScience2025 #BrightonEvents #STEMVolunteers #ScienceEngagement #WomenInSTEM #VolunteerWithUs

16.04.2025 12:27 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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🧠 Meet Aisha, PhD candidate at Sussex and Soapbox Science 2025 speaker! She’s using machine learning to track how the brain changes in Alzheimer’s, helping us understand disease progression. Catch her at the Brighton seafront this summer!

#SoapboxScience #Brighton2025

14.04.2025 13:28 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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🦠 Meet Ida, PhD student and Soapbox Science 2025 speaker! She's tackling the spread of hospital infections by testing smarter ways to detect them earlyβ€”helping protect patients and staff. Science that truly saves lives.
#SoapboxScience #Brighton2025 #InfectionControl #WomenInSTEM

09.04.2025 14:52 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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🚨 Our first 2025 speaker is Caley, a PhD researcher in particle physics at Sussex and part of CERN’s ATLAS team! She studies the top quark at the LHC to explore physics beyond the Standard Model. Big questions, bold scienceβ€”on the seafront! πŸ’₯ #SoapboxScience #Brighton2025

31.03.2025 17:22 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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We now have a confirmed list of Speakers for this years event! ✨

Stay tuned for our upcoming speaker announcements where we reveal who will be joining us for this years SoapBox Science in Brighton πŸ“’

24th May by the Old Pier, save the date! πŸ“…
#science #womeninstemm #fringefestival

24.03.2025 14:37 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Join us for more exciting science at Soapbox Science Brighton 2025β€”details coming soon! πŸš€ #SoapboxScience

20.03.2025 15:04 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ”™ Flashback to Soapbox Science Brighton 2024! πŸ”™

Did you know Meadow Spittlebugs create frothy cuckoo spit on plants? πŸŒΏπŸ’¦ Last year, PhD researcher Susmita Aown shared their secrets and why farmers are keeping an eye on them! πŸ¦—βœ¨

20.03.2025 15:03 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Stay tuned for an incredible lineup of scientists sharing their research in a fun, interactive wayβ€”right in the heart of the city! πŸ™βœ¨

#SoapboxScience #WomenInSTEM #BrightonScience #STEMForAll

14.03.2025 11:10 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

πŸ”¬ Science is coming to the streets of Brighton! 🌊

Something exciting is happening soon… and it’s all about science, diversity, and breaking barriers! πŸš€πŸ”

πŸ—“ Save the date: 24 May 2025
πŸ“ Brighton – More details coming soon!

14.03.2025 11:10 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Join us for Soapbox Science Brighton 2025 for more eye-opening talks, hands-on science, and inspiring women in STEM! Stay tuned for event detailsβ€”coming soon! πŸš€

05.03.2025 12:13 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Last year, Professor Clare Smith, Professor of Anatomy at Brighton & Sussex Medical School and Deputy Pro Vice Chancellor (Education & Innovation) at the University of Sussex, challenged the way we think about our bodies in health and disease.

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