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Lucy Hawking
Transform science education with Lucy Hawking, speaker, bestselling author and science communicator. Lucy works with educational institutions to make complex scientific concepts accessible to young audiences, delivering acclaimed content recognized by NASA and through her work with the Stephen Hawking Foundation.
Lucy Hawking is a best-selling author and science educator dedicated to making complex scientific concepts accessible to young audiences. Through her acclaimed George book series, she introduces readers to real scientific principles within adventure stories co-authored with world-leading scientists. The series, published in over 40 languages, has helped inspire curiosity about the universe among children worldwide.
Beyond her writing, Lucy has developed innovative educational projects, including the Principia Space Diary, which engaged primary school students in astronaut Tim Peake’s mission to the International Space Station. Her contributions to science communication have earned her numerous accolades, including the Sapio Prize for Popularising Science, the UNSW Medal for Outstanding Science Communication, and an honorary doctorate from Queen Mary University of London. She has also served as a judge for the Royal Society’s Young Science Book Prize and the Breakthrough Junior Challenge.
A sought-after speaker, Lucy has delivered talks at major institutions, including NASA and Arizona State University, where she was writer-in-residence for the Origins Project. She has also created documentary content for BBC Radio 4 and developed virtual reality projects exploring neurodiversity. As chairperson of the Stephen Hawking Foundation and a trustee of the Autism Research Trust, she continues to champion education, accessibility, and scientific engagement.
Lucy’s recent book, You and the Universe, brings the work of her father, Professor Stephen Hawking, to a new generation, reinforcing her commitment to sharing the wonders of science in ways that captivate and inspire.
Contact the PepTalk team today for fee information and to check speaker availability.
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To book Lucy Hawking, email lucy.hawking@getapeptalk.com or call PepTalk on +44 20 3835 2929 (UK) or +1 737 888 5112 (US), and one of our speaker agents will contact you within hours to confirm Lucy's availability and speaking fee. If you can, please include your budget upfront – it helps us fast-track your request. It’s also helpful to know the date, format (virtual or in-person), location, and about your audience.
Lucy Hawking embeds real scientific principles into adventure narratives, co-authored with working scientists, to communicate complex concepts to young audiences.
Lucy Hawking specialises in science communication for young audiences, children's science storytelling, and educational outreach. She is the best-selling author of the George book series, co-authored with world-leading scientists and published in over 40 languages.
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