I provide educational experiences on a range of subjects. Many topics can be delivered as a talk, workshop, or course. Please email me to discuss your requirements.
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The Hydrodynamics and Evolution of Cetacean Swimming
Whales, dolphins, and porpoises (collectively known as cetaceans) are among the most efficient swimmers ever to inhabit the oceans. Yet their ancestors once walked on land. How did these mammals undergo such a dramatic transformation, evolving from four-legged terrestrial animals into masters of aqu…
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The Hydrodynamics and Evolution of Swimming Penguins
Penguins are often celebrated for their awkward waddling on land, but beneath the surface, they transform into some of the most agile and efficient swimmers in the animal kingdom. How did a group of flightless birds evolve into such extraordinary underwater “fliers”? This talk explores the remarka…
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The Hydrodynamics and Evolution of Turtles
Turtles seem, at first glance, like unlikely swimmers. Encased in rigid shells that appear to defy the sleek streamlining we associate with aquatic life. Yet sea turtles glide across entire oceans with remarkable efficiency, while freshwater turtles manoeuvre deftly through rivers and ponds. How do …
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Physics, Evolution, and the Art of Moving Through Water
How do animals move so efficiently through water and why do they do it in such different ways? This talk explores the fascinating intersection of biology, physics, and evolution through the lens of swimming animals. From the undulating bodies of eels to the powerful tail beats of dolphins and the je…
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What Prehistoric Oceans Can Tell Us About Life on Earth Today
Earth’s oceans have always been teeming with life, but the creatures that once swam through them were often very different from those we know today. This talk explores how swimming animals evolved, developed, and interacted over hundreds of millions of years, and what their stories can reveal about …
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An inspiring introduction to how engineers design aircraft and spacecraft, applying maths and physics to solve real-world challenges and shape the future of flight and space exploration.
This talk introduces A Level students to the exciting world of aerospace engineering, the field dedicated to designing, building, and testing aircraft, spacecraft, and the systems that make them work. Beginning with the fundamental physics of flight, the session explains how forces, energy, and moti…
Talk: Yes | Workshop: Yes | Course: No | Audience: Sixthform, College, Undergraduate
An engaging introduction to the engineering mindset, guiding students through the full design process from problem definition to testing, iteration, and real-world production.
This session, Thinking Like an Engineer, introduces students to the mindset and structured approach engineers use to solve real-world problems by walking through the 7 key stages of the engineering process: Design Requirements, Conceptual Design, Detailed Design, Manufacturing, Testing, Evaluation, …
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An inspiring exploration of how A Level Physics topics power real technologies and discoveries, from engineering and electronics to quantum science and the cosmos.
A Level Physics is where you learn to read the universe like an instruction manual—and in this talk we’ll explore how every topic connects to exciting real-world applications that shape modern life. We’ll begin with measurements, uncertainties, and data analysis, the core of all real science, then m…
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An engaging tour of how GCSE Physics topics explain everyday technology and real-world phenomena, revealing the science behind everything from smartphones and cars to space and climate.
GCSE Physics is your gateway to understanding how the world really works, from the tiniest circuits in your phone to the biggest forces shaping the universe, and in this talk we’ll explore how every topic on the course connects to exciting, meaningful real-life applications. We’ll start with energy …
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An inspiring exploration of how A Level mathematics connects its core topics to real-world applications, from AI and engineering to finance, physics, and scientific prediction.
A Level Mathematics is where school maths turns into a powerful engine for understanding the modern world—and in this talk we’ll see how every topic unlocks exciting, meaningful applications. We’ll start with pure maths, where algebra and functions become the language of modelling: from building pre…
Talk: Yes | Workshop: Yes | Course: No | Audience: Sixthform, College,
