Ashley Kent
@AshleyKent
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Scientist/Feminist/Pro-Choice/Golfer My opinions are based on science, research & data, ergo correct. Also, freelance events producer in Newcastle.
Newcastle Upon Tyne, England
Joined January 2009
Less than 30% of scientific and technical researchers are women. This is a huge problem, and we often hear people desperately asking, “What can we do to get girls to believe they can be scientists?”. Let’s start by first understand…
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.@EvergreenAction is sending a petition directly to President Biden to tell him @EPA must go further, faster. Sign on now to demand the urgent climate action we need!
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I've just nominated someone for the Beetlestone Award - for leadership & legacy in Communicating Science! Make sure you get your nominations in too: #scicomm #recognition #leadership @HFeatherstone @ianrusselluk @FrancesBalkwill
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Time is running out to get your Early Bird (cheap) tickets to @BIGchats BIG Event @thinktankmuseum this July. Wanna know what's on? See the draft programme here: Book here:
You've still got plenty of time to take advantage of our Early Bird booking prices for The BIG Event at Thinktank in Birmingham - head over to to book your place today! Who's already booked?? #scicomm #stem #scicommconference #birminghamscicomm
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RT @BurghamGolf: Thank you @nlcga100 and @EnglandGolf for a fabulous workshop on the Women in Golf Charter. Really enthused to see others t…
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RT @BIGchats: We are still welcoming nominations for our Executive Committee up until this weekend. Time to throw your name into the hat! 🎩…
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RT @rowhoop: Head over to @CheltSciFest this afternoon and help me *spend a heap of money* to save the world and solve the biggest mysterie…
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@DrGaryKerr @mariekenavin Same! Not that long ago *I was* AIDA. And now I've been replaced with the AI I was imitating. What is the world coming to?!? #CheltSciFest @mariekenavin
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Looking forward to meeting AIDA today between events at #CheltSciFest. I hope it isn't a case of 'never meet your heroes'!
Our #AI Guest Curator, AIDA has been popping in to say hi throughout #CheltSciFest. Have you spotted her out and about? 👀 There are still loads of great events to see today! Check them out here: #BeTheChange
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Do you sometimes suffer from Imposter Syndrome? Do you find it difficult (even awkward) to talk about yourself to others? Google's #IamRemarkable workshops are designed to help women and underrepresented groups improve their self…
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RT @BIGchats: The BIG Event online begins this Thursday! You need to be a member of BIG to take part, join BIG for £30.
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@HanaAyoob Aww, how sweet of you @HanaAyoob I can't tell if I'm blushing or if it's the heat... #SciCommHour
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RT @BIGchats: 📢BIG EVENT ONLINE📢 The #SciCommHour returns next Wednesday at 7pm BST with Ashley Kent, BIG Event Coordinator Ashley will…
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#BlackLivesMatter which is why I donated my #stimuluspayment to to fight State-sanctioned violence against Black people. Want to help? Read Anti-racism resources for white people
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