Max Fisher RSci

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  • British Science Week with Deaf Identity

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    British Science Week takes place in March, and is a celebration of science, research, development, and innovation. The theme for 2025 was “Change and Adapt”. So what better year to collaborate with Deaf Identity? Having practically lived in Deaf Identity clothing for the past 5 years, I was delighted when they agreed to collaborate with…

  • Disability Power 100, 2024

    Disability Power 100, 2024

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    What can I even say? I’m still in shock! On the 20th of November 2024, I was recognised as the most influential disabled scientist in the UK in the prestigious Disability Power 100 list. The event took place at The Drum in Wembley Park, where we gathered together as disabled people to celebrate each other’s…

  • Rochdale Science Initiative

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    Across October and November I have been working with the Rochdale Science Initiative to bring science to Rochdale’s Deaf Community. October’s session had me teaching the group about how DNA works, with the group learning about DNA, Transcription, Translation, and amino acids. With the help of two lovely British Sign Language (BSL) interpreters, I started…