“We have been talking about public engagement for a decade. For me it is about recognising that the mission of science has to be embedded within our culture - the direction in which science is going has to be determined by all of us, and so we need a dialogue with the public.”

British academic, anatomist, archaeologist, TV presenter and author

Alice Roberts is a British academic, anatomist, archaeologist, television presenter and author. She was born in 1973 and is known for her work in science communication and public engagement, especially through her university role and her broadcasts. Since 2012, she has been professor of Public Engagement in Science at the University of Birmingham. She served as president of Humanists UK from January 2019 to May 2022 and remains a vice-president of the organisation.