Peter Gallivan
@petergallivan.bsky.social
Outreach Manager, King's College London @kingsnmes.bsky.social
Churchill Fellow // Answering science questions in The Week Junior Science+Nature.
Passionate about science education and communication, and widening access to the world of STEM.
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Churchill Fellow // Answering science questions in The Week Junior Science+Nature.
Passionate about science education and communication, and widening access to the world of STEM.
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Peter Gallivan
@petergallivan.bsky.social
· Aug 13
Hi there I'm Pete! I'm new here and I love running science outreach projects for ages young and old. I currently work at King's College London, where I help develop and deliver a wide range of programmes bring people closer to the exciting, diverse world of STEM.
This event is going to be GREAT! Please share with any teachers / schools / young people in your network.
Launching the 2025 Daniell Lecture, with Professor Darren Walsh from @uniofnottingham.bsky.social, exploring the supercharged future of battery electrochemistry.
🗓️ Wed 5 Nov 16:30 (lab tours from 15:00)
📌 Waterloo Campus
👥 Secondary students
🎟️ Free
🔗 www.kcl.ac.uk/events/danie...
🗓️ Wed 5 Nov 16:30 (lab tours from 15:00)
📌 Waterloo Campus
👥 Secondary students
🎟️ Free
🔗 www.kcl.ac.uk/events/danie...
Daniell Lecture 2025: From the Daniell Cell to lithium-ion batteries and beyond | King's College London
An exciting chemistry lecture for secondary students from Chemistry Professor Darren Walsh, electrochemistry researcher.
www.kcl.ac.uk
September 18, 2025 at 11:47 AM
This event is going to be GREAT! Please share with any teachers / schools / young people in your network.
Some great videos here - please do share on with any young people you know interested in a career in STEM!
Looking for engaging STEM videos for your students? We've got you! Our academics have delivered a range of talks showcasing their amazing research, and journeys into science. These are available on YouTube now, so please share with students / STEM keen young people.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=qrXe...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=qrXe...
September 16, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Some great videos here - please do share on with any young people you know interested in a career in STEM!
This is really great FREE programme open to girls all across the UK. Please share with any young people you know who are interested in computer science!
Calling all girls in Y12&13 to join us in Unlocking AI & Computer Science! Discover cutting-edge research and meet other people interested in this topic!
Apply now👇
bit.ly/uaics-2025
ℹ️Weekly Webinars
📆8 weeks from Oct 2025
📌Online
🎟️FREE
#EduSky #CSed #computing
Apply now👇
bit.ly/uaics-2025
ℹ️Weekly Webinars
📆8 weeks from Oct 2025
📌Online
🎟️FREE
#EduSky #CSed #computing
September 16, 2025 at 2:19 PM
This is really great FREE programme open to girls all across the UK. Please share with any young people you know who are interested in computer science!
Completely surprised and overwhelmed to have won this award, and join an amazing list of previous champions.
Well, it's been a bit of a whirlwind and our event manager has struggled to find time for social media
But here's a highlight for you!
The winners of this year's Best Demo Competition, in joint 1st place, are @kathrynboast.bsky.social and @petergallivan.bsky.social
But here's a highlight for you!
The winners of this year's Best Demo Competition, in joint 1st place, are @kathrynboast.bsky.social and @petergallivan.bsky.social
July 19, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Completely surprised and overwhelmed to have won this award, and join an amazing list of previous champions.
On my way to the #BIGEvent2025 at @ri-science.bsky.social, perhaps the only conference it's perfectly normal to bring a blender with you to... @big-stem-network.bsky.social
July 16, 2025 at 10:36 AM
On my way to the #BIGEvent2025 at @ri-science.bsky.social, perhaps the only conference it's perfectly normal to bring a blender with you to... @big-stem-network.bsky.social
We're live at #LambethCountryShow! Come and say hello and try out some ph painting and make an algorithmic keyring. Find us in the discovery zone! @kingsnmes.bsky.social
June 8, 2025 at 12:20 PM
We're live at #LambethCountryShow! Come and say hello and try out some ph painting and make an algorithmic keyring. Find us in the discovery zone! @kingsnmes.bsky.social
On the train to London to Launch my new book at The Royal Institution @ri-science.bsky.social!
So excited to see this in the wild - available at all good bookshops: uk.bookshop.org/p/books/hidd...
So excited to see this in the wild - available at all good bookshops: uk.bookshop.org/p/books/hidd...
June 7, 2025 at 8:55 AM
On the train to London to Launch my new book at The Royal Institution @ri-science.bsky.social!
So excited to see this in the wild - available at all good bookshops: uk.bookshop.org/p/books/hidd...
So excited to see this in the wild - available at all good bookshops: uk.bookshop.org/p/books/hidd...
Reposted by Peter Gallivan
SCIENCE TEACHERS! Join our physics researchers for one-hour online workshops on ⚛️NEUTRINOS⚛️ - tiny particles that make beta decay work & are whizzing right through you right now - including neutrino activities for GCSE teaching!
💻Online
📅5 & 19 June
🕒4-5pm
More info: www.kcl.ac.uk/events/teach...
💻Online
📅5 & 19 June
🕒4-5pm
More info: www.kcl.ac.uk/events/teach...
Teacher workshops: understanding neutrinos
Two free online workshops for GCSE teachers to support them to deliver classroom activities on the topic of neutrinos.
www.kcl.ac.uk
June 2, 2025 at 11:04 AM
SCIENCE TEACHERS! Join our physics researchers for one-hour online workshops on ⚛️NEUTRINOS⚛️ - tiny particles that make beta decay work & are whizzing right through you right now - including neutrino activities for GCSE teaching!
💻Online
📅5 & 19 June
🕒4-5pm
More info: www.kcl.ac.uk/events/teach...
💻Online
📅5 & 19 June
🕒4-5pm
More info: www.kcl.ac.uk/events/teach...
It was really fun to run this activity - it led to some really suprising discussions about what it means to be human, and the surprising importance of the word poop!
Discover how to persuade others of your humanity 🤖
Were you at the King's AI Festival Family Day? If so, you might have submitted a word for our "Minimal Turing Test", where we tried to find the most convincingly human words! The results hold some suprises 👇
www.kcl.ac.uk/ai-festival-...
#ai
Were you at the King's AI Festival Family Day? If so, you might have submitted a word for our "Minimal Turing Test", where we tried to find the most convincingly human words! The results hold some suprises 👇
www.kcl.ac.uk/ai-festival-...
#ai
June 5, 2025 at 11:47 AM
It was really fun to run this activity - it led to some really suprising discussions about what it means to be human, and the surprising importance of the word poop!
Today in STEM outreach - reusing my clothes dryers and ladder to make a mass red cabbage indicator paper factory.
June 3, 2025 at 10:49 AM
Today in STEM outreach - reusing my clothes dryers and ladder to make a mass red cabbage indicator paper factory.
Great family day at the @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social Festival of AI! Children tried a mini turing test, choosing one word to prove they are human. Of course skibidi appeared! We also built a simple image recognition AI, which detected drawings of cats and (sometimes) dogs. @kingsnmes.bsky.social
May 27, 2025 at 8:24 AM
Great family day at the @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social Festival of AI! Children tried a mini turing test, choosing one word to prove they are human. Of course skibidi appeared! We also built a simple image recognition AI, which detected drawings of cats and (sometimes) dogs. @kingsnmes.bsky.social
Inspiring to hear from students succeeding in life thanks to this amazing scholarship programme!
www.kcl.ac.uk/news/from-im...
www.kcl.ac.uk/news/from-im...
From impossibility to possibility: Hear from Raheem Sterling scholarship student as 2025/26 applications open
Applications for the third year of Raheem Sterling Foundation scholarships are now open.
www.kcl.ac.uk
May 23, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Inspiring to hear from students succeeding in life thanks to this amazing scholarship programme!
www.kcl.ac.uk/news/from-im...
www.kcl.ac.uk/news/from-im...
Come and join me at The Ri for a fun journey through the history of science, and meet some amazing scientists you maybe don't know about!
I'll also be signing books after the event (which feels like a WILD sentence to write 🤣).
I'll also be signing books after the event (which feels like a WILD sentence to write 🤣).
The history of science is full of hidden heroes.
Join @petergallivan.bsky.social for a family-friendly journey through time, bringing the work of lesser known trailblazers to life with exciting practical demonstrations.
Recommended for ages 7+ www.rigb.org/whats-on/hid...
Join @petergallivan.bsky.social for a family-friendly journey through time, bringing the work of lesser known trailblazers to life with exciting practical demonstrations.
Recommended for ages 7+ www.rigb.org/whats-on/hid...
Hidden heroes of science (Family)
Discover the people behind some of the greatest scientific innovations of our time!
www.rigb.org
May 22, 2025 at 9:15 AM
Come and join me at The Ri for a fun journey through the history of science, and meet some amazing scientists you maybe don't know about!
I'll also be signing books after the event (which feels like a WILD sentence to write 🤣).
I'll also be signing books after the event (which feels like a WILD sentence to write 🤣).
Celebrate World Environment Day with me and some fab author friends! Book your class in for this FREE online event; I'll be introducing you to some of the amazing scientists you can meet in my new book 'The Hidden Heroes of Science'.
June 5, 11:00
Book here 👇
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/world-envi...
June 5, 11:00
Book here 👇
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/world-envi...
World Environment Day Live 2025: Stories, Science & STEM for Schools
A free, live-streamed author event for KS2 & KS3 exploring science, literacy & nature through inspiring stories and real-world STEM links.
www.eventbrite.co.uk
May 19, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Celebrate World Environment Day with me and some fab author friends! Book your class in for this FREE online event; I'll be introducing you to some of the amazing scientists you can meet in my new book 'The Hidden Heroes of Science'.
June 5, 11:00
Book here 👇
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/world-envi...
June 5, 11:00
Book here 👇
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/world-envi...
So excited to receive this grant, and be able to support running our Girl's Robotics Challenge for another year! I was blown away by the amazing robots the teams built this year and the creative problem solving on display.
Cant wait to see what our 2025/6 cohort of students achieve!
Cant wait to see what our 2025/6 cohort of students achieve!
Big news! Thanks to a Royal Academy of Engineering grant, we're expanding our Girls Robotics Challenge across the UK.
From coding to confidence, this competition is all about showing girls they belong in STEM.
Learn more ⬇️
From coding to confidence, this competition is all about showing girls they belong in STEM.
Learn more ⬇️
King's to expand pioneering robotics competition for girls
Thanks to a Royal Academy of Engineering grant, a King’s outreach competition will reach more underrepresented young people in engineering
www.kcl.ac.uk
May 16, 2025 at 1:51 PM
So excited to receive this grant, and be able to support running our Girl's Robotics Challenge for another year! I was blown away by the amazing robots the teams built this year and the creative problem solving on display.
Cant wait to see what our 2025/6 cohort of students achieve!
Cant wait to see what our 2025/6 cohort of students achieve!
I have never felt older than this afternoon, when I had to explain to a university student how blue tack works 😂
May 6, 2025 at 4:19 PM
I have never felt older than this afternoon, when I had to explain to a university student how blue tack works 😂
Niche design moment today - excited too see the colourful stickers TFL have used to cover up the 'ghost' on the Elizabeth Line! Smart way to cover up dirty marks left by people cumulatively over the years 😎
April 26, 2025 at 2:41 PM
Niche design moment today - excited too see the colourful stickers TFL have used to cover up the 'ghost' on the Elizabeth Line! Smart way to cover up dirty marks left by people cumulatively over the years 😎
This Sunday I'll be running my first ever London Marathon, raising money for the fantastic @whizzkidz.bsky.social !
Any donations greatly appreciated, as is some friendly cheering along the route!
www.justgiving.com/page/peter-g...
Any donations greatly appreciated, as is some friendly cheering along the route!
www.justgiving.com/page/peter-g...
Team Whizz Kidz London Marathon 2025
Help Peter Gallivan raise money to support Whizz Kidz
www.justgiving.com
April 25, 2025 at 4:50 PM
This Sunday I'll be running my first ever London Marathon, raising money for the fantastic @whizzkidz.bsky.social !
Any donations greatly appreciated, as is some friendly cheering along the route!
www.justgiving.com/page/peter-g...
Any donations greatly appreciated, as is some friendly cheering along the route!
www.justgiving.com/page/peter-g...
Such a privilege to host events like this at King's! The students who took part this year really blew me away with the robots builds - creative and technically accomplished, with some really design flair.
It's International Girls in Information & Communication Technology Day, focusing on the vital need for girls & women in the ICT sector!💻
We're keen to be part of the solution, so our Outreach team created the Girls Robotics Challenge!🤖
🔗 Check it out: www.kcl.ac.uk/grc-24-25-fi...
We're keen to be part of the solution, so our Outreach team created the Girls Robotics Challenge!🤖
🔗 Check it out: www.kcl.ac.uk/grc-24-25-fi...
April 25, 2025 at 10:05 AM
Such a privilege to host events like this at King's! The students who took part this year really blew me away with the robots builds - creative and technically accomplished, with some really design flair.
Reposted by Peter Gallivan
On the anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic, we thought we'd answer a question that's often asked,
"If they raised the Mary Rose, why not raise the Titanic?"
Allow our scaled diagram to explain...
"If they raised the Mary Rose, why not raise the Titanic?"
Allow our scaled diagram to explain...
April 15, 2025 at 8:21 AM
On the anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic, we thought we'd answer a question that's often asked,
"If they raised the Mary Rose, why not raise the Titanic?"
Allow our scaled diagram to explain...
"If they raised the Mary Rose, why not raise the Titanic?"
Allow our scaled diagram to explain...
What an amazing end to a fantastic competition! I was blown away by the robots built by all the teams this year, showcasing engineering talent, design skills and some really out-of-the-box ideas.
We're looking for more schools to make part next year - get in touch!
We're looking for more schools to make part next year - get in touch!
Forty girls from local schools came together to battle it out in the Girls Robotics Challenge finale! 🦾
After months of building with sustainable materials, these future engineers showcased their skills.
Read more about the challenge ⬇️
kcl.ac.uk/grc-24-25-fi...
After months of building with sustainable materials, these future engineers showcased their skills.
Read more about the challenge ⬇️
kcl.ac.uk/grc-24-25-fi...
April 11, 2025 at 9:24 AM
What an amazing end to a fantastic competition! I was blown away by the robots built by all the teams this year, showcasing engineering talent, design skills and some really out-of-the-box ideas.
We're looking for more schools to make part next year - get in touch!
We're looking for more schools to make part next year - get in touch!
Dear Meta: when I click the search button within WhatsApp, in what possible scenario would be wanting to discover what consciousness is?!
April 9, 2025 at 8:57 PM
Dear Meta: when I click the search button within WhatsApp, in what possible scenario would be wanting to discover what consciousness is?!
This such an interesting and enjoyable read, and packed with interesting facts. I now know that Shakespeare grew up during the switch between Roman and Arabic numerals!
Do check it out.
Do check it out.
Much Ado About Numbers out in paperback today.
Only £10.99.
Only £10.99.
April 8, 2025 at 4:06 PM
This such an interesting and enjoyable read, and packed with interesting facts. I now know that Shakespeare grew up during the switch between Roman and Arabic numerals!
Do check it out.
Do check it out.
Such an amazing day running the final of this competition! Fantastic designs from all the schools involved, and great team work on display too.
Today is the final round of Girls Robotics Challenge, the UK's first ever robotics competition for girls!
April 3, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Such an amazing day running the final of this competition! Fantastic designs from all the schools involved, and great team work on display too.
Reposted by Peter Gallivan
My first day here on BlueSky & I’m thrilled to share something really exciting we’ve been working on!
✨ CreateAI ✨
A hands-on tool to explore and create AI with #microbit. Train ML models with movement data & bring them to life with code!
👉 Learn more: microbit.org/news/2024-11...
#AI #ML #EdTech
✨ CreateAI ✨
A hands-on tool to explore and create AI with #microbit. Train ML models with movement data & bring them to life with code!
👉 Learn more: microbit.org/news/2024-11...
#AI #ML #EdTech
November 20, 2024 at 2:19 PM
My first day here on BlueSky & I’m thrilled to share something really exciting we’ve been working on!
✨ CreateAI ✨
A hands-on tool to explore and create AI with #microbit. Train ML models with movement data & bring them to life with code!
👉 Learn more: microbit.org/news/2024-11...
#AI #ML #EdTech
✨ CreateAI ✨
A hands-on tool to explore and create AI with #microbit. Train ML models with movement data & bring them to life with code!
👉 Learn more: microbit.org/news/2024-11...
#AI #ML #EdTech