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Soapbox Science Brighton @soapboxscibrighton.bsky.social · May 23

We’re so excited to see you tomorrow! 🎉

Soapbox Science Brighton kicks off by the i360 🎡 at 11am—rain or shine 🌧☀️.

Expect brilliant talks, big ideas 💬, and a celebration of science for all.

#SoapboxScience #Brighton2025

Soapbox Science Brighton @soapboxscibrighton.bsky.social · May 22

Find us this Saturday by the i360 on Brighton seafront!

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

🗓 24 May | 📍 Brighton Seafront
#SoapboxScience #Brighton2025 #WhereToFindUs #WomenInSTEM

Soapbox Science Brighton @soapboxscibrighton.bsky.social · May 22

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 there—science doesn’t stop for rain! 🌧

🗓 24 May | 🕚 11am–2pm
📍 Brighton Seafront

#SoapboxScience #Brighton2025

Soapbox Science Brighton @soapboxscibrighton.bsky.social · May 20

Soapbox Science brings research out of the lab and into public spaces—challenging stereotypes and making science accessible to all.

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

📍 i360 | 🗓 24 May | 🕚 11–2

#Brighton2025 #ScienceForEveryone

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Ida Sey (she/her) 👩🏽‍💻🧫🧬🦠🏥 @idasey.bsky.social · May 20

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 🧬🕵🏽‍♀️

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Soapbox Science Brighton @soapboxscibrighton.bsky.social · May 19

Only 5 days to go! 🎉 Join us this Saturday by the i360 for Soapbox Science Brighton—free talks from inspiring women & non-binary people in science, open to all!

🗓 24 May | 🕚 11am–2pm
📍 Brighton Seafront

#SoapboxScience #Brighton2025 #WomenInSTEM #ScienceForEveryone

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Soapbox Science Brighton @soapboxscibrighton.bsky.social · May 16

👅 Meet Rhiannon Mae, PhD student at Sussex!

Her talk, “Sweet 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

Soapbox Science Brighton @soapboxscibrighton.bsky.social · May 16

🚨 1 WEEK TO GO! 🚨
Soapbox Science Brighton is back next Saturday!

📍 Find us by the i360
🗓 Saturday 24th May
🕚 11am–2pm

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

#SoapboxScience #1WeekToGo #WomenInSTEM #ScienceByTheSea

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Soapbox Science Brighton @soapboxscibrighton.bsky.social · May 14

🧠 Meet Giada Brianza, Research Fellow at UCL! Her talk, “Magic 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

Soapbox Science Brighton @soapboxscibrighton.bsky.social · May 13

🧬 Meet Professor Evi Soutoglou! She studies how cells repair damaged DNA—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

Soapbox Science Brighton @soapboxscibrighton.bsky.social · May 12

🌊 Meet Alice, PhD student at Sussex!

She studies marine biodiversity using video surveys and eDNA—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

Soapbox Science Brighton @soapboxscibrighton.bsky.social · May 7

Meet Sophia, Research Assistant at Sussex! She explores how AI and smart glasses can revolutionise personalised nutrition—beyond food diaries.

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

#SoapboxScience #Brighton2025

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Soapbox Science Brighton @soapboxscibrighton.bsky.social · May 6

⚡️ 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 zero—plus the role of women in STEM. Catch her on May 24th at Brighton seafront!

#SoapboxScience #Brighton2025

Soapbox Science Brighton @soapboxscibrighton.bsky.social · Apr 29

💤 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

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Soapbox Science Brighton @soapboxscibrighton.bsky.social · Apr 23

🧠 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

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Soapbox Science Brighton @soapboxscibrighton.bsky.social · Apr 16

💥 Volunteers Needed! 💥
We’re looking for enthusiastic, friendly volunteers to help make Soapbox Science Brighton 2025 an unforgettable event!

🗓 Deadline to apply: May 4th
🔗 Link in bio

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

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Soapbox Science Brighton @soapboxscibrighton.bsky.social · Apr 14

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Soapbox Science Brighton @soapboxscibrighton.bsky.social · Apr 14

🧠 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

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Soapbox Science Brighton @soapboxscibrighton.bsky.social · Apr 9

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Soapbox Science Brighton @soapboxscibrighton.bsky.social · Apr 9

🦠 Meet Ida, PhD student and Soapbox Science 2025 speaker! She's tackling the spread of hospital infections by testing smarter ways to detect them early—helping protect patients and staff. Science that truly saves lives.
#SoapboxScience #Brighton2025 #InfectionControl #WomenInSTEM

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Soapbox Science Brighton @soapboxscibrighton.bsky.social · Mar 31

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Soapbox Science Brighton @soapboxscibrighton.bsky.social · Mar 31

🚨 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 science—on the seafront! 💥 #SoapboxScience #Brighton2025

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Soapbox Science Brighton @soapboxscibrighton.bsky.social · Mar 24

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 📢

24th May by the Old Pier, save the date! 📅
#science #womeninstemm #fringefestival

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Soapbox Science Brighton @soapboxscibrighton.bsky.social · Mar 20

Join us for more exciting science at Soapbox Science Brighton 2025—details coming soon! 🚀 #SoapboxScience

Soapbox Science Brighton @soapboxscibrighton.bsky.social · Mar 20

🔙 Flashback to Soapbox Science Brighton 2024! 🔙

Did you know Meadow Spittlebugs create frothy cuckoo spit on plants? 🌿💦 Last year, PhD researcher Susmita Aown shared their secrets and why farmers are keeping an eye on them! 🦗✨