Hummingbird hawk-moths (Macroglossum stellatarum) are not considered rare in the UK, though they are migratory and their numbers fluctuate yearly. They are increasingly common visitors, in southern England, during summer, with sightings widespread across gardens and coastal areas. #Brighton2025 ❤️
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
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
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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 there—science doesn’t stop for rain! 🌧
🗓 24 May | 🕚 11am–2pm
📍 Brighton Seafront
#SoapboxScience #Brighton2025
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
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
👅 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
🧠 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
🧬 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
🌊 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!
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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!
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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 zero—plus the role of women in STEM. Catch her on May 24th at Brighton seafront!
#SoapboxScience #Brighton2025
💤 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
🧠 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
🧠 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
🦠 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
🚨 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
