- Astrophysicist and Science Communicator, The University of Melbourne
Clare Kenyon is an astrophysicist and science communicator with a keen focus on media and outreach. With a background in teaching plus qualifications and experiences spanning from sport to music, from criminology to leadership, she enjoys finding ways to explain science in an engaging and understandable way.
You can often find her commentating on the latest space and general science happenings on ABC News Channel's programme, The World, and most weekends on ABC Radio Canberra's Saturday Breakfast with Adrienne Francis.
Superstars of STEM 2021-22
TechGirls Judge 2021
Curious Minds Mentor 2021-22
Experience
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2017–2022The Laby Teaching and Outreach Fellow, The University of Melbourne
Education
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2022The University of Melbourne, PhD (Astrophysics) [in prep.]
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2017The University of Melbourne, GCALL
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2012The University of Nottingham, MA (Education)
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2012Swinburne University, MSc (Astronomy)
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2010The University of Nottingham, PGCE
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2008The University of Melbourne, DipArts (Criminology)
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2008The University of Melbourne, BSc (Math.Phys;Geology)
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2008The University of Melbourne, DipMus (prac.)
Grants and Contracts
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2020Kathmandu Astrophysics School (KAS20)
- Role:
- Lead
- Funding Source:
- IAU OAD
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2018Kathmandu Astrophysics School (KAS18)
- Role:
- Lead
- Funding Source:
- IAU OAD
Contact Clare for
- General
- Media request
- Speaking request
- Consulting / Advising
- Research collaboration
- Location: Melbourne
- X (formerly Twitter): @redlippedastro
- Article Feed
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