Professor Andy Biggin
Professor of Palaeomagnetism Earth, Ocean and Ecological Sciences
- Work email A.Biggin@liverpool.ac.uk
- Personal WebsiteOur public outreach and news website
Professional Activities
Summary
I am a strong believer that "blue skies researchers" such as myself need to engage with the public in order to educate, enthuse and inspire regarding the fundamental discoveries being made.
My efforts here include:
- Leading a stand "Magnetic to the Core" at The Royal Society Summer Science Exhibition 2019 SSE2019
- Writing many public outreach articles about my research and encouraging my group to do similar My profile on www.TheConversation.com
- Delivering lectures to school teachers and the general public
- Undertaking interviews for BBC radio and many other news outlets Ancient recording of Earth core's birth
Conference Roles
- Invited speaker at SUERC, by Invitation (2019)
- Invited speaker AGU Fall 2018, by Invitation (2018)
- Keynote Speaker at MagIC 2017 Workshop, Keynote/Plenary by Invitation (UC San Diego, 2017)
- Invited Speaker at Van Waterschoot van der Gracht Medal Presentation, by Invitation (Utrecht University, 2015)
- Invited Speaker at Nordic Supercontinents Conference, by Invitation (Centre for Earth Evolution and Dynamics, University of Oslo, 2014)
- Bullard Lecturer at University of Cambridge, by Invitation (University of Cambridge, 2013)
- Smith Lecturer at the University of Michegan, by Invitation (University of Michegan, 2012)
Editorships
- Scientific Data (Editorial board member, 2014 - present)
- Geophysical Journal International (Editor, 2010 - present)
Examination Roles
- Université Nantes, Habilitation à diriger des recherches (2018)
- Imperial College London, PhD (2018)
- University of Cambridge, PhD (2017)
- University of Southampton, PhD (2009)
External Administrative or Committee Roles
- Group Leader at Nordic Supercontinents Workshop (2017)
Internal Administrative or Committee Roles
- Research Strategy Group - Fellowship lead (School / Institute, 2011 - present)
- Manchester-Liverpool NERC DTP Board Member
Professional Body Memberships
- American Geophysical Union (Member, 2001 - present)
- Royal Astronomical Society (Fellow, 1999 - present)
- Geological Society of London (Fellow, 2018 - present)