Dame Professor Uta Frith is a developmental psychologist. Her capacity to break down barriers began at school, where she attended the local boys' school in Germany to pursue her interests in science and maths - the start of a long and illustrious career. Uta arrived in London in the 1960's at a time of liberation and exploration, and her subsequent work at University College London changed the way both the scientific community and wider society view those with autism and dyslexia, leading to significant changes in education and health policy. Uta was the first scientist to really listen to those with autism and dyslexia and their families, and their input impacted the theories she chose to test in subsequent rigorous scientific experiments. Uta's work has been published in every major journal and she is one of the most highly regarded scientists of the last 50 years.
As a woman in a field dominated by men when she commenced her career, she is also passionate about improving the lot of women in science, launching a network for female scientists in London several years ago and encouraging women as much as she can.
Uta's warmth, humour and enthusiasm for her subject is tangible, so listen on!
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Jia Wertz - from Forbes and fashion to film-making and fighting for freedom
Samantha Baines, Part 2 - on starring in Magic Mike Live with Channing Tatum and accidentally writing a children's book
Samantha Baines, Part 1 - on life as a comedian, becoming a deaf activist and the secret bit of Heathrow airport
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Caroline Kremer - on healing injuries, unexpected circumstances, and career re-invention
Dot Zacharias - on sleep deprivation, life at a tech startup and the power of yoga Nidra
Sinéad McGrath - on endometriosis advocacy, becoming a golf influencer and women in the law
Catie Friend - on unexpected career challenges, solo travel and life in the mountains
Siobhan Daniels - from nursing to broadcast journalism to pro-age campaigning, and life in a campervan
Vicki Prais - on international human rights and a lifetime of advocating for others
Kirsten and Aiyven Mbawa - on the power of imagination, and teen entrepreneurship
Tigz Rice - on burlesque, boudoir and her unique photography career
Hannah Roper - on life as a country musician, teacher, policeman and survivor
Elizabeth Ogabi - on becoming a changemaker and progressing your side hustle
Nikki Trott - on conscious business, the value of service and selling umbrellas
Victoria Jenkins - on life as an adaptive designer, disability advocate and unexpected entrepreneurship
Mira Patel - on learning the value of hard work, and why teenagers need a helping hand
Imogen Tinkler - on foraging, fairytales and altered career aspirations
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