Dr Jamie Gallagher
@jamiebgall.co.uk
Public Engagement trainer & consultant | #SciComm writer/presenter | @rspb.bsky.social & STFC advisor |🏳️🌈🏴
Geek: Star Trek | Doctor Who
I make nerdy rainbow pin badges that have raised £35k for homeless LGBTQ+ people
https://linktr.ee/Jamiebgall
Geek: Star Trek | Doctor Who
I make nerdy rainbow pin badges that have raised £35k for homeless LGBTQ+ people
https://linktr.ee/Jamiebgall
My job is mainly sitting on trains.
Today I’m off to Cardiff to speak about Creative Engagement with research.
(The sun struck just at the right moment to make the train selfie incredibly pretentious)
Today I’m off to Cardiff to speak about Creative Engagement with research.
(The sun struck just at the right moment to make the train selfie incredibly pretentious)
November 18, 2025 at 9:49 AM
My job is mainly sitting on trains.
Today I’m off to Cardiff to speak about Creative Engagement with research.
(The sun struck just at the right moment to make the train selfie incredibly pretentious)
Today I’m off to Cardiff to speak about Creative Engagement with research.
(The sun struck just at the right moment to make the train selfie incredibly pretentious)
As well as being pin badge pals, me and David are kilt twinsies. (Silver mist)
November 17, 2025 at 12:55 PM
As well as being pin badge pals, me and David are kilt twinsies. (Silver mist)
A few people have had my designs turned into tattoos. Which is 🤯🤯🤯
November 17, 2025 at 11:09 AM
A few people have had my designs turned into tattoos. Which is 🤯🤯🤯
A parent of a queer child got in touch to show me what she has done to show her support. 😍😍🥰
The Doctor would be so proud.
The Doctor would be so proud.
November 17, 2025 at 11:04 AM
A parent of a queer child got in touch to show me what she has done to show her support. 😍😍🥰
The Doctor would be so proud.
The Doctor would be so proud.
Full set of Doctor Diamonds shipping out to Canada tonight.
Such a cute little lineup.
Such a cute little lineup.
November 16, 2025 at 9:14 PM
Full set of Doctor Diamonds shipping out to Canada tonight.
Such a cute little lineup.
Such a cute little lineup.
Sounds like a Scottish parenting guide.
November 16, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Sounds like a Scottish parenting guide.
Why do a feel so stressed for this little mushroom.
Leave her alone!
Leave her alone!
November 16, 2025 at 12:34 PM
Why do a feel so stressed for this little mushroom.
Leave her alone!
Leave her alone!
November 15, 2025 at 5:38 PM
*throws pokéball*
Competing the National Academy set today. Have now worked at:
Royal Society ✅
British Academy ✅
Royal academy of Engineering ✅
Academy of Medical Sciences ✅
I still need to complete the Russell Group Universities though, have delivered sessions at 23 out of 24 of them.
Competing the National Academy set today. Have now worked at:
Royal Society ✅
British Academy ✅
Royal academy of Engineering ✅
Academy of Medical Sciences ✅
I still need to complete the Russell Group Universities though, have delivered sessions at 23 out of 24 of them.
November 13, 2025 at 11:43 AM
*throws pokéball*
Competing the National Academy set today. Have now worked at:
Royal Society ✅
British Academy ✅
Royal academy of Engineering ✅
Academy of Medical Sciences ✅
I still need to complete the Russell Group Universities though, have delivered sessions at 23 out of 24 of them.
Competing the National Academy set today. Have now worked at:
Royal Society ✅
British Academy ✅
Royal academy of Engineering ✅
Academy of Medical Sciences ✅
I still need to complete the Russell Group Universities though, have delivered sessions at 23 out of 24 of them.
Some of my favourite precious things lurking in the photo. You can’t see them when I’m on camera but they bring me joy.
November 13, 2025 at 7:54 AM
Some of my favourite precious things lurking in the photo. You can’t see them when I’m on camera but they bring me joy.
Sleeper monkey.
We’re reached peak sleeper train season, this will be my home at least one night a week until Christmas.
We’re reached peak sleeper train season, this will be my home at least one night a week until Christmas.
November 12, 2025 at 10:14 PM
Sleeper monkey.
We’re reached peak sleeper train season, this will be my home at least one night a week until Christmas.
We’re reached peak sleeper train season, this will be my home at least one night a week until Christmas.
Added some sound panels to my desk.
There is also a lot of geekery in this one photo how many fandoms can you spot 😅
There is also a lot of geekery in this one photo how many fandoms can you spot 😅
November 12, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Added some sound panels to my desk.
There is also a lot of geekery in this one photo how many fandoms can you spot 😅
There is also a lot of geekery in this one photo how many fandoms can you spot 😅
Slightly different setup today as I’m talking academic poster presentations over Zoom. I have a tardis print standing in for my academic poster.
November 11, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Slightly different setup today as I’m talking academic poster presentations over Zoom. I have a tardis print standing in for my academic poster.
Emergency trip to the shops. I’m out of the one thing I cannot be without, you know what it is!
Extra drama courtesy of temporary traffic lights.
Extra drama courtesy of temporary traffic lights.
November 10, 2025 at 10:50 PM
Emergency trip to the shops. I’m out of the one thing I cannot be without, you know what it is!
Extra drama courtesy of temporary traffic lights.
Extra drama courtesy of temporary traffic lights.
How bad are the trains in the UK?
My delay repay has been delayed!
And by two companies on the same day.
My delay repay has been delayed!
And by two companies on the same day.
November 7, 2025 at 1:01 PM
How bad are the trains in the UK?
My delay repay has been delayed!
And by two companies on the same day.
My delay repay has been delayed!
And by two companies on the same day.
No trains today just 6 hours straight in my colourful little spaceship.
First up is Impact through Engagement exploring how research can create demonstrable change beyond academic.
Then diving into the world of Social Media for reseachers.
First up is Impact through Engagement exploring how research can create demonstrable change beyond academic.
Then diving into the world of Social Media for reseachers.
November 6, 2025 at 11:31 AM
No trains today just 6 hours straight in my colourful little spaceship.
First up is Impact through Engagement exploring how research can create demonstrable change beyond academic.
Then diving into the world of Social Media for reseachers.
First up is Impact through Engagement exploring how research can create demonstrable change beyond academic.
Then diving into the world of Social Media for reseachers.
Even the runners are wearing more than me. I’m from the fast frozen north, this is still summer weather down here.
November 5, 2025 at 7:43 AM
Even the runners are wearing more than me. I’m from the fast frozen north, this is still summer weather down here.
Bounding cheerfully off the sleeper after many wonderful hours of excellent sleep. Definitely ready for a busy day.
November 5, 2025 at 6:57 AM
Bounding cheerfully off the sleeper after many wonderful hours of excellent sleep. Definitely ready for a busy day.
As often as I get the sleeper, having a train dinner is pretty rare.
Hello from the dining car.
Hello from the dining car.
November 4, 2025 at 10:44 PM
As often as I get the sleeper, having a train dinner is pretty rare.
Hello from the dining car.
Hello from the dining car.
Yup. On that train again. 🚂
November 4, 2025 at 10:23 PM
Yup. On that train again. 🚂
When Big Manni burst on to the TikTok scene I loved his informal style, doing his experiments in his garden.
But I’m increasingly concerned about showcasing bad practise to huge audiences. Pouring and stirring sulfuric acid without googles?! 😱
With a big audience comes a big responsibility.
But I’m increasingly concerned about showcasing bad practise to huge audiences. Pouring and stirring sulfuric acid without googles?! 😱
With a big audience comes a big responsibility.
November 4, 2025 at 4:33 PM
When Big Manni burst on to the TikTok scene I loved his informal style, doing his experiments in his garden.
But I’m increasingly concerned about showcasing bad practise to huge audiences. Pouring and stirring sulfuric acid without googles?! 😱
With a big audience comes a big responsibility.
But I’m increasingly concerned about showcasing bad practise to huge audiences. Pouring and stirring sulfuric acid without googles?! 😱
With a big audience comes a big responsibility.
I have resumed shipping pins to the US again.
Order 4 or 5 to get free delivery, so buddy up and save some dollars. proudscience.etsy.com
Order 4 or 5 to get free delivery, so buddy up and save some dollars. proudscience.etsy.com
November 3, 2025 at 5:32 PM
I have resumed shipping pins to the US again.
Order 4 or 5 to get free delivery, so buddy up and save some dollars. proudscience.etsy.com
Order 4 or 5 to get free delivery, so buddy up and save some dollars. proudscience.etsy.com
Covid boosted.
I wish it wasn’t £100 a pop but having had covid wipe me out 4 times already I need all the help I can get.
I wish it wasn’t £100 a pop but having had covid wipe me out 4 times already I need all the help I can get.
November 3, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Covid boosted.
I wish it wasn’t £100 a pop but having had covid wipe me out 4 times already I need all the help I can get.
I wish it wasn’t £100 a pop but having had covid wipe me out 4 times already I need all the help I can get.
Look how cute my tshirt is though 🎃
November 1, 2025 at 11:57 AM
Look how cute my tshirt is though 🎃
These Scottish greens are absurdly huge.
Living my Uhura fantasy while I make dinner.
Living my Uhura fantasy while I make dinner.
October 31, 2025 at 7:26 PM
These Scottish greens are absurdly huge.
Living my Uhura fantasy while I make dinner.
Living my Uhura fantasy while I make dinner.