MIND THE SCIENCE: Create for a Better Planet
Live Broadcast | Better Planet live Episode 2, 2025
As part of a live 2-hour student science broadcast, I co-created and co-presented Mind the Science, a 29-minute studio episode exploring the connections between creativity, nature, and science. I developed the original episode concept “Create for a Better Planet” and led the project as a Project Manager, coordinating the team’s production timeline, scripting, and studio schedule.
Our segment featured a live interview with a science-artist collaborator, a colour walk exploring nature’s palette, and short creative films, all aimed at engaging a family audience with the sensory and emotional aspects of science, and getting creative with the natural world - Creating for a Better Planet!
On the day of the live broadcast, I took on multiple technical and creative roles, including Presenter, Vision Mixer, and Camera Operator, showcasing my versatility in both on-camera and behind-the-scenes production.
This project highlighted my strengths in interdisciplinary storytelling, live production workflows, and team leadership under pressure.
Tides of Change: A Journey Through Ocean Grief and Hope
Art Installation | Shown at the Bristol Festival of Nature, 2025
Tides of Change is a collaborative, mixed-media art installation that takes viewers on a sensory journey through marine degradation and recovery. Originally titled Shining a Light on Overfishing and Reefscape, this student-led installation began as two separate projects—one focused on marine exploitation and protection, the other on coral reef soundscapes and restoration—and evolved into a unified piece exploring broader themes of climate change, anthropogenic impact, and the emotional toll of ocean loss.
By merging these projects, the installation became even more immersive, using striking visual contrasts in colour and lighting alongside a powerful sound journey that transitions from silence and harsh anthropogenic noise to ethereal, marine-inspired music—evoking a deep emotional response through layered sensory storytelling.
As co-creator, I contributed to both the scientific storytelling and the physical construction of the installation, which combined sculpture, sound, and immersive media to guide audiences from eco-grief to eco-hope. The exhibit used recycled materials, reef-inspired textures, and an original ambient soundscape (included in the video) composed from marine species’ vocalisations.
Displayed at the Bristol Festival of Nature, the installation translated complex marine science—including overfishing, bycatch, coral restoration, and acoustic ecology—into an emotionally resonant public experience. Visitors could trace the arc from damaged ecosystems to thriving ones, culminating in a participatory “Cloud of Emotion” where they shared their reflections.
This project demonstrates the power of art and creativity in effective science communication, blending evidence and empathy to inspire informed public engagement and action for ocean conservation.
Please watch with sound 🔊 for immersive experience with original soundtrack
The Fast & The Featherless
Short Wildlife Film | Created for the Bristol University Wildlife Film Society, 2025 - Link to Short on Youtube here.
The Fast & the Featherless is a short educational wildlife film produced for an in-society competition within the University of Bristol Wildlife Film Society. Aimed at a general and youth audience, the film follows Lewis, a newcomer to the UK and amateur birder, on his light-hearted journey to identify a mysterious bird captured through his lens.
After spotting an unfamiliar raptor while out with his camera, Lewis seeks help from local bird expert Ed Drewitt, who helps him identify it as a Peregrine Falcon—the world’s fastest bird. With Ed’s guidance, Lewis learns to recognise peregrine behaviour and habitat, eventually returning to the Avon Gorge to witness the falcon in flight and successfully hunting.
The film blends factual storytelling with gentle humour, visual storytelling, and an accessible tone. Styled with a Countryfile-inspired narrative, the piece is designed to introduce UK wildlife and urban nature to beginners while showcasing one of Britain’s most iconic birds of prey.
The film premiered at an in-society screening and awards event and received the award for Best Editing as well as positive feedback for its blend of educational content and narrative charm.
As Co-Director, Co-Editor, and Camera Operator, I played a central role in shaping both the narrative and visual language of the film. My responsibilities included:
Scripting and story development
Co-directed and filmed the presenter’s journey, capturing on-location scenes to support the film’s narrative structure
Wildlife cinematography, key peregrine sequences - including take-off and landing.
Led raw edit, shaping the story flow and structure ahead of the final cut
Colour grading for consistency and atmosphere
Audio recording, including in-field interview and studio narration
Audio editing and sound design for clarity, pacing, and immersion
The Plastic Ripple
Short Environmental Film | Co-Producer, Co-Director, Editor | 2024
The Plastic Ripple is a short environmental film tracing how everyday plastic waste travels from cities to the open ocean, fuelling the global plastic crisis. The film follows the story of a single plastic bottle, from shop shelf to casual use, to accidental release into Bristol’s River Avon—creating a powerful visual metaphor for the broader issue of marine plastic pollution.
The narrative features expert contributions from science communicator Ellie Mackay, who explains how ocean currents act as global transport systems for plastic, and how individual efforts like beach cleans can create ripple effects of environmental and psychological benefit. Interviewees also share personal connections to nature through wild swimming and family experiences, deepening the film’s emotional tone.
In the final act, the bottle reappears—this time floating past a wild swimmer, washing up on a beach, and ultimately being picked up during a community beach clean and placed in a bin. This visual full circle complements the film’s message of hope, individual action, and the ripple effect of positive change.
As Co-Producer, Co-Director, Editor, and Camera Operator, I was responsible for:
Filming interviews, narrative sequences, and environmental visuals
Directing key story beats, including the bottle’s journey
Assisting with scripting and storyboarding
Leading the raw and final edit, including emotional pacing and transitions
The Plastic Ripple was screened at our university showcase and praised for its compelling storytelling, accessible science, and emotional impact.
The Power of Gardening
Magazine Feature Article | University of Bristol SciComm, 2025
The Power of Gardening, was created during my Masters course in Science Communication as part of a project spotlighting unsung heroes of environmental science in Bristol.
The article profiles Guy Manchester, a community gardener and advocate for dementia-friendly allotments, whose work at Alive’s Brentry Allotments in North Bristol combines therapeutic horticulture, climate resilience, and food justice. Through immersive interviews and narrative storytelling, the article highlights how grassroots projects can tackle global challenges—from social isolation and dementia to food insecurity and biodiversity loss.
As co-author and lead designer, I was responsible for both shaping the written narrative and creating the visual layoutof the article—including typography, structure, and image placement. I also conducted interviews and contributed to scientific research and storytelling, ensuring a balance of emotional depth and factual clarity.
This piece demonstrates the power of community-led green spaces to drive both environmental and social change—and how design and narrative together can make science accessible, hopeful, and human.
Elemental Women: Scientists Shaping Our Planet
Instagram Social Media Post | Communicating Data Module, MSc Science Communication for a Better Planet (2024)
This Instagram carousel celebrates four pioneering women working across different realms of science—from the deep sea to outer space. Designed to spark inspiration and promote inclusivity, the post highlights the diverse stories and research of scientists working in marine biology, ecology, climate science, and space exploration.
Marine – Dr. Shireen Rahimi, Iranian-American marine scientist & filmmaker
Nature & Ecology – Xiye Bastida, Indigenous Mexican climate justice activist
Weather & Climate – Marjahn Finlayson, Bahamian climate change scientist
Outer Space – Kellie Gerardi, astronaut and bioastronautics researcher
The post opens with a data-driven infographic on gender inequality in science (Nobel Prize stats), followed by a tribute to Mary Somerville, for whom the term “Scientist” was first used, and ends with a call to action encouraging the amplification of underrepresented voices in STEM.
Created for the Communicating Data module of the MSc Science Communication for a Better Planet at the University of Bristol, the post uses bold visuals and storytelling to connect audiences—especially young women and girls—to relatable science role models.