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On Saturday 23rd May 2026 1-4pm, London’s iconic Southbank will host leading women and non-binary people in science, as ZSL’s Soapbox Science returns for its 15th year inspiring the public in the capital.Co-founded by ZSL Institute of Zoology’s Professor Nathalie Pettorelli and UCL’s Professor Seirian Sumner in 2011, Soapbox Science’s mission is to promote gender equality in science by championing the vital role of women and non-binary people. The popular London event celebrates experts across Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM). This year is particularly special, as we celebrate 15 years of Soapbox Science, and the project's founders, Nathalie and Seirian, will be taking to their soapboxes for the first time alongside a range of outstanding other scientists.
The event is free to attend, and open to all to drop in for any length of time between 1pm and 4pm.
Find out more: https://www.zsl.org/news-and-events/events/soapbox-science-londons-southbank
15 year of Soapbox Science
In 15 years, the project has delivered 318 events celebrating 3,783 speakers in 17 countries and 90 cities. From Rio de Janeiro to Queensland, and Arusha to Indonesia, we estimate having inspired more than 400,000 people. In 2026, there will be 42 events Soapbox Science events globally, with two new countries joining for 2026: Greece and Finland.
Sponsors
We couldn’t run this London event without the generous logistical and financial support of our sponsors. Our London event is supported by the L’Oreal UNESCO For Women In Science Scheme and ZSL.
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Event Venue
Gabriels Wharf, London, SE1 9, United Kingdom
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