Journalist, author, and broadcaster, David Shukman is the current Science Editor of the BBC News. With four decades of industry knowledge he is a leading authority on current affairs, and is trusted with ensuring accuracy and engagement in science for the broadcaster. As a speaker, Shukman can offer a range of insightful talks ranging from his experience as a journalist, to creating a compelling science story.
Shukman is currently the first ever Science Editor at the BBC News, a role he has held for the past eight years, since 2012. Responsible for ensuring the science aspects of the news programme are accurate, and engaging in order to increase the quality of the science coverage offered by the BBC, Shukman is revered for his commitment to transforming the segment. Showing his value as a leader, Shukman fronts the team of analysts and reporters working on science stories and has proven himself to be an authority in the field.
Prior to establishing himself as a journalist, Shukman studied at the prestigious Eton College before completing his degree in Geography at Durham UniversityTaking his first steps into the industry in 1980 he began working for the Coventry Evening Telegraph, which helped him grow a reputation as a skilled journalist before he got his foot in the door at the biggest global broadcaster. Having worked at the BBC since 1983, Shukman has performed in a number of roles, including as the Northern Ireland reporter, Defence Correspondent and World Affairs Correspondent.
At the forefront of world current affairs for forty years, Shukman has an in-depth insight into a number of historical events, of which he has transformed into acclaimed publications. Drawing on his experiences, Shukman’s factual books include ‘Reporting Live from the End of the World’, ‘An Iceberg as Big as Manhattan’ and ‘All Necessary Means: Inside the Gulf War’.
As a speaker, David Shukman can offer an unrivalled insight into historic news moments, right from the horse's mouth. With a deep understanding and experience of world warfare, politics, and science his speeches are varied and entertaining as well as educational.
How to hire David Shukman
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When he's at corporate events, David is known to cover the following topics:
- Science and research
- Sustainability and environment
- Politics and policy
- Journalism and reporting
"You were terrific, just the right approachable tone, great VTs and a convincingly independent view of the issue." - British Phonographic Industry
"On behalf of the BPI board of management and our membership can I thank you for speaking so eloquently and passionately about the issues our industry face when it comes to the environment. It was exactly the right tone and pitched at a level so that the general message was impactful as well as making sure they felt empowered to start thinking about changing their business model or personal approach." - BPI LTD (British Recorded Music Industry)
"David did a great job and we appreciated how engaged he was with the audience and subject." - BRE Group
