Helping to connect communities across Aberdeen and beyond with our latest research

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Public Engagement with Research
King's College
Aberdeen
AB24 3FX
+44 (0)1224 272000
Email:peru@abdn.ac.uk

Meet the Team

Dr Ken Skeldon Head of Public Engagement with Research Ken's passion for public engagement began through his research career, supported by personal Fellowships from the Royal Society of Edinburgh and the Science and Technology Facilities Council. In 2005 he was awarded a NESTA Fellowship for science communication and has been involved in outreach projects around the world. In 2012 Ken received an MBE in the Queen's Birthday Honours for services to science engagement.
Professor Albert Rodger Vice Principal for External Affairs As Vice Principal for External affairs, Albert is the senior academic lead for the University's overarching public engagement strategy, bringing together the three pillars of public engagment with research, University library and museums and our annual flagship events programme. Albert is a Board Member and Chair of Research & Knowledge Exchange Committee of the Scottish Funding Council.
Dr Rhiannon Thompson Project Officer, Public Engagement with Research During her time as a PhD student, Rhiannon thrived on finding new and inspirational ways of making current laboratory research accessible to schools and the public. Her passion for public engagement with science led to her being an active STEM ambassador and completing a public engagement internship with Glasgow Science Festival. Now back at the University of Aberdeen, Rhiannon is using her knowledge and experience to support researchers in engaging the public with their work.
Heather Doran Project Officer, Public Engagement with Research Heather started her involvement in public engagement during her PhD in molecular pharmacology at the University of Aberdeen. She has been involved in a number of public engagement projects working with a range of age groups. She was editor and a founding member of Au Science Magazine and an active blogger. She is a member of the local British Science Association branch and an active STEM ambassador. Heather's aim is to embed public engagement into the role of a researcher.
Dr Janet Stewart Public Engagement with Research Coordinator, College of Arts & Social Sciences Janet is senior lecturer in the school of language and literature. Her main research interests are in Visual Culture including modern architecture, the sociology and philosophy of space and in the sociology of art and globalization, with a focus on energy and the oil industry. Janet has had an active interest in public engagement throughout her research and teacher career including the creation and curation of research-led output including exhibitions with leading arts organisations.
Dr Clare Bond Public Engagement with Research Coordinator, College of Physical Sciences Clare is lecturer in the school of geosciences and undertakes research in uncertainty analysis, structural modelling and geological carbon capture. Clare is principal investigator on several research grants and is keen to share the value of public engagement with her colleagues across the College of Physical Sciences. Her interests include the return to the research community through engagement activity and its role in research excellence and pathways to impact.
Dr Lucy Leiper Head of Researcher Development Lucy's keen interest in researcher development began through her time as a research biochemist in Aberdeen and Glasgow. Lucy played a pivotal role in elevating the University of Aberdeen to a centre of excellence for public engagement through Research Council UK's Catalysts initiative, by embedding researcher development and engagement into one cohesive approach. Lucy represents the University across major UK platforms including Vitae.