Big Manny’s inspiring the next generation of scientists
Social media star will demonstrate why Science Is Lit at Chelmsford Science Festival
Big Manny will be speaking at ARU on 22 October as part of the Chelmsford Science Festival
Presenter and social media star Big Manny will be in Chelmsford next week, helping to inspire our next generation of scientists.
Still only 29, Big Manny has captivated millions through his entertaining and educational social media content. With a combined following of over three million across TikTok and Instagram, Big Manny has appeared on Blue Peter and regularly collaborates with BBC Bitesize.
His talk at the Chelmsford Science Festival, Science Is Lit, will see him take to the stage at Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) next Thursday to share his journey from science student to becoming one of the UK’s most recognisable science communicators, creating age-friendly and classroom-friendly content that inspires audiences to engage with science in fun and accessible ways.
Known for making the periodic table and Bunsen burners cool again, Big Manny’s talk Science Is Lit, which is also the name of his debut children’s book, is aimed at a young audience aged 10 and over, and will look at the different ways science impacts the world we live in.
“Science is all around us and plays an essential role in our everyday lives.
“From medicine and transportation to food production and modern technology, science influences almost everything we do. Scientists help society progress by discovering new things and solving problems.
“As well as finding out how science relates to their everyday lives, the audience will also learn about the different pathways and opportunities that a career in science can offer.”
Big Manny, who has a Master's degree in Biomedical Science and whose real name is Emanuel WallaceBig Manny’s talk takes place on Thursday, 22 October at ARU’s Chelmsford campus and tickets are priced at £10 for adults, £5 for students, and free for under 16s. For more information or to book, visit https://www.aru.ac.uk/events/chelmsford-science-festival/science-is-lit. There is also an option to join online, with tickets priced at £5.
The talk is one of around 30 events taking place around the city at this year’s Chelmsford Science Festival, most of which are free to attend. For details of all this year’s events, visit https://www.aru.ac.uk/events/chelmsford-science-festival/