Spotlight Series: Dr. Niamh Shaw, Science Communicator, Explorer & Founder of Town Scientist

Published on May 5, 2026

Dr. Niamh Shaw’s career is anything but conventional. From engineering and a PhD to acting and analogue astronaut missions, she now bridges science and storytelling. In this Spotlight, she shares how embracing a non-linear path, challenging self-doubt, and communicating complex ideas can open unexpected doors - even towards a lifelong dream of going to space.

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