British Science Week 2021

To celebrate British Science Week 2021, we caught up with some of our staff and academics to find out what they love most about their jobs.

Watch a series of inspiring videos below and see why you should get involved in STEM!

#BSW21

James Fowler, Senior Technical Officer

A revolution is taking place! Using smart technology, the Fourth Industrial Revolution (Industry 4.0) is changing the way we make things. James works side-by-side with the smartest of robots, hear more about why he loves his job.

Professor Phil Hart, Director of Energy and Power

The next generation of scientists will "invent things we don’t even know we want yet!". Hear why Phil loves working in STEM and his top tips for starting your journey as a scientist or engineer.

Stephanie Kimpton, Lab Technician

"How can I do that? That’s so exciting!" Stephanie loves her job at Cranfield Forensic Institute. Hear about how she went from studying conservation to working in forensics, and how you can find your own path too.

Dr Jack Hannam, Soil Scientist

Can something as simple as putting your carrot peelings in a compost bin really make a difference? Hear from Jack what it means to be a soil scientist and how becoming a scientist can help save the world.

Dr Lisa Humphreys, Formulation Chemist

Did you know by baking a cake, you're actually combining ingredients just like Lisa does in the lab? Read about what it means to put two and two together.

Michelle Watiki, current student

Michelle loves maths and physics, she really thinks a career in STEM allows you to influence the world. Learn more about what she thinks people should study for STEM.

Dr Gilbert Tang, Lecturer in Robotics

Gilbert is proud to work on projects that make an impact on society, solving complex and interesting engineering problems. His advice to you is to keep working hard and think ahead to your future career.

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