Lecturer and public engagement manager. Name: Cathy SouthworthCategory: StaffRole: Senior BioQuarter Education and Engagement Manager and Lecturer in Science Communication Time active with Edinburgh Medical School: 2016 - present Cathy is a leader in public engagement and science communication, bringing scientists and medics together with local communities. Since 2016, she has pioneered outreach projects, including summer internships, mentoring schemes, holiday science clubs, Castlebrae Superlab and the Craigmillar Community Science Festival, teaming up with local schools and communities. Her leadership earned the University a Green Gown Award for ‘Benefiting Society’ in 2024 and led Castleview primary school to win the UK Rolls Royce Science Prize and Eden Awards in 2019. With a PhD in genetics and experience as a teacher, Cathy’s expertise bridges the gap between academia and society, empowering communities and sparking the curiosity of future students. This article was published on 2026-03-12
