Angela Lamont

Media presenter, conference host and esteemed writer, Angela Lamont is a celebrated name in the world of STEM research. After graduating with a degree in Systems Analysis, Angela quickly established herself as a reputable figure in engineering, science, maths and technology industries. Specialising in science and information technology, she is known for presenting science as fun and entertaining. Angela’s ‘science-with-a-smile’ programmes offer a combination of science education and humour, making her an approachable voice on the subject. She initially started work in the IT industry, before being selected to tour the UK with a highly-successful presentation named Faraday Lecture.

After the tour was met with raving reviews and critical acclaim, she was then chosen to present for the BBC. Angela has a natural presenting ability. Comical, entertaining and knowledgable, her speeches are guaranteed to leave the audience laughing one second and learning something new the next.

As well as numerous television appearances, Angela has also featured on popular radio shows. Discussing the position of the internet in our modern culture, her show The Network showcased Angela’s extensive IT skills. For Radio 4, Angela also presented Ground Control, which followed large-scaled engineering projects from their initial concept to the finishing product. She went on to explore the options available to delay ageing, the good and the bad, through her show The Fountain of Youth on 5 Live. In her public speaking, she expands upon these concepts to discuss psychological, physical, engineering and scientific subjects. Angela’s confident, comical presenting style turns these sometimes challenging subjects into interesting, accessible discussions.

Angela presented a highly successful science show named The Fragile Planet on Channel 5, which presents the Earth’s integral position in the solar system through impressive visuals. Angela’s media appearances have been awarded with numerous honours. Her standout shows include Science Fix, It’ll Never Work and The Physical World, which went on to win a BAFTA and an RTS award. From solar exploration to engineering, Angela’s wide range of topics to discuss make her an adaptable presenter, capable of tailoring her speech to your event.