Sophie Ward
Sophie Ward | Science Presenter, Communicator & Performer
Sophie Ward’s career journey is rooted in a strong academic foundation. She began with a degree in Cell and Systems Biology from the University of Oxford in 2016, where she specialised in neuroscience and genetics. During her time at Oxford, she completed a dedicated research project focused on the genetics of Parkinson’s disease. Building on this expertise, she later obtained an MSc in Science Communication from Imperial College London, which paved the way for her vibrant career in science presenting, both live and on screen.
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More About Sophie Ward
Sophie Ward has since established herself as a dynamic voice in broadcasting and digital media.
Her notable broadcast credits include presenting the seven-part series ‘Seven Deadly Psychologies’ and the standalone ‘A Recipe for Love’ for BBC Radio 4. On the live stage, she has compered The Royal Institution Christmas Lectures and has been a speaker at events like New Scientist Live, in addition to performing live science shows at festivals across the country.
Sophie Ward | YouTube Career
Online, Sophie is the creator of the successful YouTube channel Soph’s Notes (29k+ subscribers), and she fronted the ‘Get On It’ series for the BBC Earth Kids YouTube channel. Her work, for which she holds agency representation with Nebula Talent, has amassed over 1.5 million views across YouTube and TikTok. Further cementing her presence in the science communication sphere, she is the co-host of the podcast How To Make A Science Video and a recurring guest on Tom Scott’s Lateral.
Sophie Ward | Comedy Career
Beyond science, Sophie has a deep passion for comedy, having performed improvised comedy for over a decade. This performance experience has taken her on international tours to the USA and South Africa, alongside yearly visits to the Edinburgh Fringe. This unique blend of academic rigour and performance flair makes her an exceptional communicator.
Sophie Ward | Educational Work
When speaking to school audiences, Sophie loves sharing the specifics of her career journey—how she successfully navigated from a university lab to securing high-profile presenting opportunities. She is a strong proponent of the philosophy she terms ‘proactive serendipity’: the idea that while luck is involved, actively putting yourself out there and taking chances is the best way to invite fortunate opportunities. This message, alongside her ultimate motivation, “back yourself,” forms the core tenets she hopes to share, encouraging students to ask questions about her background, life at Oxford, content creation, performing, and freelancing generally.
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