Talks and Teaching – Dr Sharon Ann Holgate

Talks About Science Communication

Sharon Ann Holgate giving a session at the AAAS Annual Meeting 2021 — Copyright: Sharon Ann Holgate

I have given talks about science writing and broadcasting for events including the AAAS Annual Meeting, and as part of teaching modules for King’s College London and other universities. I have also given training for professional science writers.

Teaching

Since 2019 I have been a Guest Educator on the Science Communications module for fourth year MSci and MSc physics students at King’s College London. You can read my King’s People profile here.

Science and History of Toilet Paper

Stack of toilet rolls artfully arranged in a different layout — Photo: Sharon Ann Holgate

Having previously written and broadcast about the topic, in 2005 I gave a talk on the science and history of toilet paper at Milestones museum of social history.

Talk to Accompany Children’s Book The Way Science Works

Sharon Ann giving a science talk and demonstrations at Great Ormond Street Children's Hospital in 2003

In March 2003 I gave a talk with audience participation on The Way Science Works at my old hospital, Great Ormond Street Children’s Hospital in London.