Behind the scenes

Blogs and articles about sharing our experiences in science communication.

Posted by: Kate McCallum
Date posted: 31.07.2018

As our intern Kate McCallum heads back to Brighton to finish her multidisciplinary PhD combining art, linguistics, enthnography and mathematical communication, she takes the time to share her experience of working on the Ri Digital team.

Posted by: Liina Hultgren
Date posted: 24.07.2018

surprised man in safety goggles holding hands up to a controlled fire demonstration on desk

Ri’s Digital Platforms Manager Liina explains why the Ri has joined Patreon.

Posted by: Cassie Williams
Date posted: 05.04.2018

Head of Digital Cassie Williams takes us behind the scenes of our April Fools video.

Posted by: Cassie Williams
Date posted: 16.11.2017

Ri's Head of Digital, Cassie Williams, takes us through the lessons learned from six years of the Ri Channel.

Posted by: Gail Cardew
Date posted: 10.11.2017

Faraday dinner

Gail Cardew, our Professor of Science, Culture and Society and Director of Science and Education shares highlights from our second annual supporter dinner.

Posted by: Fran Scott
Date posted: 12.10.2017

Saiful Islam in Singapore

Fran Scott gives a glimpse behind the scenes of the CHRISTMAS LECTURES international tour.

Posted by: Frank James
Date posted: 28.09.2017

Humphry Davy painting

Professor Frank James reflects upon the experience of bringing Humphry Davy's work to life in a new online course

Posted by: Anthony Lewis
Date posted: 26.05.2017

Evie Raynes shares her experience of a year working in the L'Oréal Young Scientist Centre.

Posted by: Meagen Smith
Date posted: 30.03.2017

Pencil sketch of a hand

Conservator Meagen Smith shares some of the gems she’s uncovered while conserving the Ri’s book and paper archive.

Posted by: Nel Taylor
Date posted: 20.01.2017

Nel Taylor, a BBSRC PhD student from the University of Nottingham, shares her experience of being one of the 2016 CHRISTMAS LECTURES assistants.

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