The Culinary Chemist: Out of the Lab and into the Tent - Dr Josh Smalley

When
10 Feb 2025
19:30 - 21:00
Location
Hansom Hall in the Leicester Adult Education College, 50-54 Belvoir St, Leicester LE1 6QL
Spaces left
73

Registration

Guest in-person tickets – £7.00
Attend in person.
Guest ZOOM ONLY tickets – £7.00
Attend by Zoom only.
RSC in-person tickets
Royal Society of Chemistry tickets for RSC members attending in person
RSC Zoom only tickets
Royal Society of Chemistry Zoom only tickets for RSC members attending by Zoom.
Student in-person Ticket – £3.00
For students to attend in-person.
Student ZOOM ONLY Ticket – £3.00
For students to attend by Zoom only.

Image courtesy of the Univeresity of Leicester

Sponsored by The Royal Society of Chemistry

Dr Josh Smalley MChem PhD

Research Associate and Science Communication Champion University of Leicester

Great British Bake Off finalist 2023

This lecture is sponsored by the Royal Society of Chemistry

Lecture outline

Join Josh and unlock the molecular mysteries of baking and see how chemistry plays an all-important role in their success or failure. Josh will also share his personal journey, how he combines a successful research career with his passion for food, and how he navigated the competitive landscape of the Great British Bake Off.

Biographical note

Josh is a chemistry research associate and science communication champion at the University of Leicester. In 2023, he was a finalist in the 2023 Great British Bake-Off and captivated audiences with his skilful techniques and mastery of flavours. Being equally accomplished in the laboratory and the kitchen has allowed Josh to infuse his culinary creations with a unique understanding of the molecular make-up of the bakes he showcases.

Attending the lecture

The lecture is open both to members of the Society and to guests.

The lecture will take place in Hansom Hall - how to find Hansom Hall.

The lecture will also be streamed on Zoom. A recording of the lecture may be available to members only.