The Philosopher

Alice May Roberts

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The background

Nationality:
English
Branchs:
Biological anthropology, Evolutionary biology, Anatomy, Archaeology, Paleopathology, Osteoarchaeology, Embryology, Physical anthropology

The synopsis

Alice May Roberts (born 19 May 1973) is an English academic, anatomist, archaeologist, TV presenter, and author. Since 2012, she has been professor of Public Engagement in Science at the University of Birmingham. She served as president of the charity Humanists UK from January 2019 to May 2022, and is now a vice-president of the organization. Roberts was born in Bristol in 1973. She studied medicine at the University of Wales College of Medicine and graduated in 1997. In 2008, she completed her PhD in paleopathology. Roberts worked as a junior doctor before moving into academia, lecturing at the University of Bristol. She has presented numerous science and history documentaries, including 'Coast', 'The Incredible Human Journey', and 'Digging for Britain'. She has also authored several books on anatomy, evolution, and archaeology.

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