In Conversation with Dame Maggie Aderin-Pocock DBE, PhD

The University is proud to welcome Dame Maggie Aderin-Pocock DBE for an intimate conversation in collaboration with the Students’ Union for Black History Month.

From being born in London to immigrant parents, moving between 13 different schools and struggling with undiagnosed dyslexia, Maggie has become an award-winning space scientist, broadcaster and author, with a Queen’s honour and her own Barbie doll just a few of her many achievements.

“As a child growing up, I wanted to reach the stars”, she said, crediting her father’s belief in perseverance for the way she has followed her dreams. “Thanks to his support it seemed entirely reasonable to me that with hard work, a Black girl with learning difficulties would soon be travelling from inner London to outer space”, she added.

Maggie now works to empower and inspire others. Come along to an up close and personal event with Maggie, followed by a drinks reception.

The event will also feature a Q&A portion, attendees are asked to submit their questions via the Event Q&A Submission Form.