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TV presenter Lizzie Daly is new Norwich Science Festival patron
TV presenter and wildlife biologist Lizzie Daly has been announced as the new patron for Norwich Science Festival.
From filming with penguins to conservation work with elephants, Lizzie has a fierce passion for caring for our oceans and protecting our wild spaces. Her expertise and curiosity for the natural world has taken her around the globe, conducting research and making wildlife films.
Lizzie has worked as a presenter on Blue Planet Live Lessons, CBeebies, CBBC, National Geographic, BBC Two, Animal Planet and is a host on the BBC Earth Unplugged YouTube channel. She is also an ambassador for the Marine Conservation Society and the Jane Goodall Institute UK.
She is currently filming for a new online series to come out later this year which will cover everything from sharks and coral reefs to conservation stories in Kenya! She will also be embarking on a trip around the UK in the summer to highlight some of the UK’s most epic marine species.
Lizzie said:
“It is a real honour to become a patron of Norwich Science Festival! Norwich Science Festival is full to the brim with exciting science experiments, shows, new discoveries and opportunities to explore. This will be my third year at NSF and I always look forward to seeing how it engages the younger generation by celebrating the wonder of the natural world around them. I really can’t wait for this year’s Festival!”
Natalie Bailey, Norwich Science Festival producer, said:
“We’re absolutely delighted that Lizzie is joining us as a patron. She’s an inspiration to all through her conservation work and TV presenting, and we can’t wait to welcome her back to the Festival.”
Lizzie joins the existing NSF patrons, presenter and evolutionary biologist Ben Garrod, now Professor of Evolutionary Biology and Science Engagement at UEA, and astronomer, presenter and author Mark Thompson.
Norwich Science Festival returns this October half-term (18–26 October), with headline sponsor Anglian Water, with hands-on science, inspiring talks, spectacular shows and ground-breaking research from the region. As well as the main Festival, there’s also a dedicated Learning Programme for schools, youth groups and home-educated learners, taking place 14–17 October at venues around Norwich plus outreach activities in schools.
To keep up-to-date with announcements, follow @NorwichSciFest on Twitter, or Norwich Science Festival on Facebook and Instagram, and keep an eye on norwichsciencefestival.co.uk for headline announcements in July and the full programme at the end of August.
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Notes to editors
About the Norwich Science Festival
Celebrate the wonderful world of experiments, discoveries, exploration and innovation at Norwich Science Festival this October (18–26). Enjoy inspirational exhibitions, hands-on family activities, inspiring celebrity talks and sensational shows at The Forum, and at other venues around the city. This is a festival for all age groups and all levels of knowledge. The 2019 Festival patrons include Mark Thompson – astronomer, broadcaster and author, and Ben Garrod – evolutionary biologist and great ape conservationist. A Learning Programme for schools, colleges, home-educated learners and youth groups runs 14–17 October. The 2019 headline sponsor is Anglian Water, with additional sponsorship from University Technical College Norfolk, Vattenfall, and Briar Chemicals.
Explore the Norwich Science Festival website for the full 2019 programme from 21 August – norwichsciencefestival.co.uk – and follow Norwich Science Festival on Twitter and Facebook.
About The Forum
The Forum, in the centre of Norwich, is one of the UK’s most successful Millennium projects.
It’s a public building, open seven days a week, all year round (except Christmas Day and Boxing Day).
Everyone is welcome. Most of the public events, exhibitions and activities which take place at The Forum are free.
The Forum Trust is the independent, self-financing, charitable organisation which manages The Forum building.
It is responsible for The Forum’s continued development, growth and innovation.
The Trust works with many partners to ensure The Forum plays a valuable role in the community.
Details about the charitable ‘project purpose’ which underpins The Forum are on the website