Stempra Stars celebrate the outstanding science communicators within our community, recognising members who go above and beyond to make science accessible, engaging, and impactful.

Nominated by their peers, Stempra Stars showcase the diverse roles, skills, and approaches that drive great communication work across different sectors.

Each newsletter we shine a spotlight on one Stempra Star: a member recognised by colleagues for their contribution to science communication.

Through interviews, we get to know their career journeys, day-to-day challenges, successes, and even the quirks of the job. By highlighting their stories, we demonstrate the variety of roles in science communication and celebrate the people behind them.

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How to nominate a Stempra Star?

Any Stempra member can nominate another member they feel deserves recognition. We do this on a rolling basis so are always happy to accept nominations.

To nominate, email the Stempra committee at info@stempra.org.uk.

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Nominations are simple: share the name of your nominee and a short explanation of why you think they should be recognised, this can include the impact of the nominee’s work, their creativity, their dedication to science communication, and the recognition they’ve received from peers or the wider community.

The selected Stempra Star is contacted for a short interview, which is then shared with members through our newsletter and website.

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Recent Stempra Stars illustrate the breadth of talent in our network:

Amy Shergold
Senior Research Communications Officer at Breast Cancer Now

Spoke about the challenge of translating complex research under pressure while keeping it clear and engaging. For her, the best part is sharing science with supporters and seeing curiosity spark, both at Breast Cancer Now and through her prison science engagement work.

Read our interview with her here.

Alex Durk
Communications Manager at Springer Nature

Spoke about the challenges of promoting research responsibly, particularly on tricky subjects like climate change and research integrity. For him, the thrill is still seeing stories he’s supported reach global audiences with accuracy and impact.

Read our interview with him here.

Glenn Harris
Senior Media Manager at the University of Portsmouth

Highlighted the fast-paced reality of media work in higher education, from managing TV crews on campus to promoting life-changing research. His most rewarding moments come from seeing colleagues’ work gain recognition and new opportunities thanks to media coverage.

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Read our interview with him here.

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