Image 1 Description: A colorful promotional graphic for the Lightyear Foundation Youth Group event. A young person enthusiastically holds a microphone and points to the side while standing in front of banners that read “Lightyear Foundation”. The image is framed by a border of multicolored circles. Below the photo is a purple banner with the event logo, a QR code, and text:
“1 Week to go!
Follow the QR code above to book your spot for FREE
30 JULY 2025 | 2:00–3:15 PM | ONLINE”
Image 2 Description: A smiling man, Khalil Thirlaway, stands confidently in front of a vibrant background showing a globe. He wears a black shirt with a bold peace-symbol-like design. On the right, white text on a purple background states "Meet our Speakers:" and then introduces him:
“Khalil Thirlaway
Biologist and science communicator who brings science to life through podcasts, games, comedy, and more. Khalil shares how neurodivergence shapes his relationships with science, creativity and the world we live in.”
Event date and logo appear at the bottom within a multi-coloured circular border.
Image 3 Description: A speaker named James Arthur is shown mid-talk, holding a microphone and standing in front of a projected slide that says “I HAD AN IDEA.” James has curly hair, wears glasses, and is dressed in a patterned shirt and vest. The right side of the image features the words "Meet our Speakers" and then their introduction on a purple background with colorful circular border:
“James Arthur
Math communicator, consultant, and comedian who screams about maths all day (their words!), while navigating dyslexia and dyspraxia. From BBC Radio 4 to vineyards in France, James makes complex ideas playful and proves math can be deeply human and wildly fun.”
Event details and logo are shown at the bottom.
Image 4 Description: A headshot of Kirsty Jones smiling warmly, wearing a white blouse. The background is neutral. The right side of the image features text stating "Meet our Speakers" and is introducing her against a purple background bordered with colorful circles:
“Kirsty Jones
A biologist and lecturer passionate about microbiology, yeast stress responses, and disability inclusion in STEM. Kirsty champions accessibility in science and is a powerful voice for making research spaces more equitable for everyone.”
Event details and the Lightyear Foundation Youth Group logo are at the bottom.
1 week to go 🚀
Join us online on 30 July, 2–3:15 PM for talks on STEM, creativity & inclusion
Featuring:
• Khalil Thirlaway (science & neurodivergence)
• James Arthur (maths & comedy)
• Kirsty Jones (disability in STEM)
• Lightyears own Hannah and Sammy
#LightyearFoundation #LightyearYouthGroup
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A promotional graphic for the Lightyear Youth Group. At the center is a photo of two smiling young people wearing matching purple T-shirts. They are standing indoors, and one of them is holding up a phone to take a selfie with both of them in the frame.
Above the photo, the text reads: “Lightyear Youth Group” with the Lightyear Foundation logo underneath.
Below the photo, text in purple reads:
“Mon 13 Oct 2025 | 6–7pm
Online (free, live captions)”
The background of the graphic features rows of the molecular Lightyear logo that are faint.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:nd3f2t3xidrjnvguvizqipz6/bafkreiebqtalw4kgiij6fjc6tqkff5q4bc2en6pycph257fdcebbe3btgi)
![[Image Description] An illustration of three animated young people watching a video call on a large screen. A screenshot of six smiling people are on the call, part of the Lightyear Youth Group. The background is purple with a colourful bubble border and the text “lightyear youth group” at the top with the molecular logo to the left of it.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:nd3f2t3xidrjnvguvizqipz6/bafkreifisbfomx5mg5a6d5uougu626ug5bb2le6zq5kwrazzmefasely3m)
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A promotional graphic for the "Lightyear Foundation Youth Group." It features a colorful dot border around a purple background.
At the top, a grid of six people including three young people in a video call is shown.
Underneath is the groups name "Lightyear Foundation Youth Group.", to the left is the Lightyear foundation Logo and QR code for free booking. Under this is the text "Follow the QR code above to book your spot for FREE". Below again is the event details "30 JULY 2025 | 2:00-3:15 PM | ONLINE." The bottom text is "The Lightyear Youth Group is a place to meet people like you, have new experiences, and make your voice heard."
All white text in front of a dark purple background.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:nd3f2t3xidrjnvguvizqipz6/bafkreicykjwtm7rfbevgiv6msp6w3csunaomxtl2e7wvyomxedwjbjfrce)