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Zoe Bell
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I’m a PhD student who has a passion for swimming and is always booking their next travel adventure.
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Vicky Fawcett
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I live in Newcastle and work at Newcastle University researching Astronomy ✨🔭.
I love surfing 🏄🏻♀️, music festivals 🎸, and space 🚀Latest Question:
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Tiger Pugh
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I live in Newcastle and I am a PhD researcher. I love cats, watching movies, and quizzes!
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Terry Cummings
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Hello I’m Terry and I live and work in Washington. That’s the north east of England and not the District of Columbia. I’m a manufacturing engineer and I’m involved with ensuring the site processes are doing what they are supposed to do and improving them where possible.
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Sophie Hall
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I live in London with my partner and I’m a BIG fan of breakfast who could happily eat cereal all day! 🥣 I did Food Science at university and work in food operations and product. In the evenings, I volunteer at a Brownie unit (Girlguding) and I love yummy food, Disney, and relaxing walks by the river.
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Sophie Gray
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I am an anatomy lab technician at Newcastle University. I’m from
Oxford and moved to Newcastle 4 years ago to study Biochemistry. I am 22 and enjoy yoga, reading and going out for dinner and drinks with my friends!Latest Question:
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Sian Ford
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I live with my husband, son, daughter and dog in Hebburn. I’m a part-time Astrophysics Researcher and also a part-time Software Tester who loves watching movies, gaming and doing crochet.
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Samuel Carter
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I live and work in Newcastle. I love playing and painting Warhammer in my free time, as well as walking out in nature and reading with my girlfriend.
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Ruth Daniels
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I am Ruth and I work as a technical project manager in the research department of a chemical company near Durham. I live in Newcastle with my husband and my cat, Max.
In my free time, I enjoy going for walks in the countryside, crocheting and reading.Latest Question:
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Ruth Augarde
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I grew up in Durham but now I live and work in Bristol as a mechanical engineer. I love to read and play board games and video games
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Peter Moseley
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I’m a lecturer and research at Northumbria University. I live in Durham with my 5 year old son, Alex. I also have a dog, Dexter, who is a very good boy. (Alex is good, too!)
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Penny Timpert
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I’m a polymer science technologist and I’m a mum of three teenage boys. I grew up outside Chester, handy for the mountains of Snowdonia and the seaside. I love hiking and being in the water. Luckily I work in Switzerland now so both are still close by!
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Paul Vickers
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I live with my wife in Northumberland. We have three children and two grandchildren. By day I’m a Professor of Computer Science and Sonification. I love music, tech, fish and chips, and Byzantine chant!
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Paula McMahon
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I am a Civil Engineer. I have two black and white cats. I love pizza!
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Neave White
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I spend my days as a science researcher at Northumbria University, working towards my Doctoral degree (think Sheldon Cooper but for chemistry!) On weekends I spend time trying out new food spots or at the beach.
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Matt Unthank
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I am a Professor of Chemistry at Northumbria University. I have lived in many places around the UK including Edinburgh, Bristol and London, but I now live in Whitley Bay (near Newcastle) with my wife and three kids, one cat and a dog. I play music, cycle and go to watch Newcastle United FC with my two boys.
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Matthew Fisher
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I am a Radar and ICT Technician in the Royal Air Force. Currently helping train pilots at an Electronic Warfare Range in training and development.
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Marsh Gaab
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I love science and anything out of the ordinary. I’m a molecular biologist and science communicator on the weekdays and a (frustrated) tennis player on the weekends. I have two dogs, Louise and Luna, who I both miss very much. I love taking photos, going to art museums and breaking down films in discussion threads or heated debates. I also love to collect vinyl toy figures like Hirono and Smiski!
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Mark Child
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Hi! I’m Mark, and I work for the Great Northumberland Forest. I think trees are awesome. Outside of work I like rowing, running and walking my dog.
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Maria Salama
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Hello, I am Maria. I am a lecturer at Northumbria University, teaching programming, web and software development. My typical day is divided between teaching and research work. I enjoy working with students on software projects.
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Lydia Mills
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I live inNewcastle but I am originally from France. I came over to work as a researcher in chemistry. I love travelling with my family like going to Vietnam last summer and discover different cultures.
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Laura Clark
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I am an Assistant Professor in Psychology at Northumbria University. My research looks at how people behave and understanding how they think and feel about things. I am interested in questions like ‘how do mental health problems develop?’ and ‘how do young people seek help when they are experiencing a mental health problem?’. I live with my husband and three children. I love reading, cooking, photography, running and travel 🙂
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Lana C
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I’m from Stirling in Scotland but I have lived in Newcastle for 2 years. I like to spend my free time going to the cinema, reading and I love to go on holiday!
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Kishor Zingre
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Kirsi K
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I am a researcher in Environmental Sciences, my work is focused on understanding permafrost (=frozen ground) in the Arctic.
I like being outdoors, climbing, and reading books.
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Kaye Johnson
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I live with my partner and our dog, Buddy 🐶. During the day, I work as an associate security specialist at Sage 🛡️. In my free time, I love collecting video games 🎮 and doing fun crafts ✂️🎨!
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Julio de Carvalho Ponce
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Brazilian forensic scientist currently based in the North East of England. I have previously lived in Brazil 🇧🇷, Norway 🇳🇴 and now live in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧. I love cooking and have been in one episode of Masterchef Brazil (Season 2). I also enjoy singing karaoke 🎤 and playing videogames 🎮 (massive fan of the Assassin’s Creed series).
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Joseph Russell
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John Clark-Corrigall
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I live in Gateshead, just across the river Tyne from Newcastle, in the north east of England with my Mam, Dad and dog Elsa. When I’m not studying bacteria, I like to run long distances, go to comedy shows and watching science fiction films and TV.
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Joe Harper
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I live in Sunderland and am a marine biologist. I have two dogs that I walk every day and love going on long walks in the Lake District and Northumberland. I love rock music and going to gigs and festivals. My favourite place to go is the beach!
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Jeyamohan Neera
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I am an Assistant Professor at Northumbria University who does research and teach cybersecurity for students. I have cat and I love to play basketball, go to beach and spicy food.
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Jed Atkinson
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What-ho! I’m Dr Jed Atkinson and I’m a palaeontologist with a curly moustache and a hat!
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James Brine
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Hi all. My name is James. I am originally from Glastonbury in Somerset and now live in Newcastle where I work with Airbus Defence & Space.
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Jade Hill
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Hi, I’m Jade!👋
I work for Sage, in their Cyber Security team 💻🔐
Outside of work, I love reading fantasy 📖, going on long hikes 🚶♀️, travelling the world🌎, and horse riding 🐎
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Georgia AB
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My name is Georgia and I love sport. I work at Northumbria University and do sport science research. I like football and support Newcastle United (both the men and women’s teams). I also really like athletics. I used to compete in the hurdles when I was younger.
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Frazer C
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Hello! I’m Frazer and I work at Airbus in Newcastle. My job involves building satellites and using the images they collect to learn more about Planet Earth. In my spare time I like hillwalking, visiting new places, video games and watching rugby.
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Ewen Clarke
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Hi, I’m Ewen!
I live and work in North Tyneside, I moved here about 2 years ago to start my current job as a Project Manager for Airbus Defence & Space.
Outside of work I like rock climbing , surfing, learning Spanish and exploring Northumberland.
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Emily Hume
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I’m a lecturer in Sport and Exercise Science at Northumbria University. I’m originally from Southampton but now live in Newcastle with my fiancé and my dog called Freddie. In my free time I enjoy walking the dog, playing squash, running, pilates, gym and catching up with friends.
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David Smailes
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I live with my wfe and two kids in Gateshead. I do research about mental health problems at Northumbria University. When I am not at work, I like to watch football and build Lego with my kids.
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David O'Farrell
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Hi, I’m David! I live in rural Northumberland with my wife and 8-week old baby, Joey! I enjoy going on exploring walks/runs/bike rides, playing my trumpet and piano, and a pub dinner!
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David Morrison
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Hello, I’m David and I work for the Royal Air Force.
I live in Carlisle with my wife and daughter.
I enjoy keeping fit and playing sports, mainly Football and Boxing. My teams are Celtic and Man Utd.
In my spare time, I volunteer for STEM and the Royal British Legion. I am also a qualified Boxing Official and help out at military and civilian boxing shows.
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Clementine Pons
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Hi! I’m Clem and I help restore peatlands in the wild and hilly North Pennines. 🌱💧🦃 I’ve always been interested in nature and biodiversity.
When I’m not working, I love hiking 🏔️, reading fantasy books 📖, bird watching🐦 and cooking 🍲.
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Christopher Mulligan
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Hi! I’m Chris and I work at Airbus Defence & Space in Newcastle. I am a Software Developer and work on computer programs to receive and process satellite imagery. In my spare time I like running, cycling, travelling and watching live music.
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Chloe Trotter
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I live in south shields with my little sister. I love to play games, climb and read. I studied biology and how to talk about science.
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Chloe McGeorge
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Hi I’m Chloe!
I live with my partner and our cat in Durham. I work as a research physicist but in the evenings I like to do creative things like knitting, crochet and sewing. I also love running, reading and Disney!
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Lauren McNaughton
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Hi, I’m Lauren! I’m one of the Schools and Communities Leads at Life Science Centre. I enjoy reading, playing board games and long nature walks.
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Becky McCerery
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I’m from Sunderland but I’m now living in Newcastle. For work I’m a polar scientist and in my spare time I like to read, play guitar and go on walks around Northumberland.
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Alana Thornton
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I live in Bradford with my partner and our two cats, Sorrento 🐈⬛ and Ravioli 🐈. I’m a PhD student – I love weight lifting 🏋️♀️, going for walks🚶♀️and spending time with my friends 👯♀️
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