In 2012, Alice Roberts was appointed as our first ever Professor of Public Engagement in Science. Alice's role involves inspiring people to engage with the wide range of world-class research at the University of Birmingham, and ensuring a dialogue between our academics and the wider public.

Alice works with academics and researchers across the University and in addition carries out a range of academic duties such as lecturing undergraduate students and supervising PhD students in the College of Life and Environmental Sciences.

Related links:
• Public engagement in science: stimulating a two-way dialogue (MP3 - 12.6MB) -- http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/Audio/new...
• University of Birmingham appoints Alice Roberts as first Professor of Public Engagement in Science http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/late...