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Brainwaves: Professor Lesley Yellowlees MBE - her life in 5 objects

Prof Lesley Yellowlees

Professor Lesley Yellowlees MBE - her life in 5 objects

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Professor Lesley Yellowlees CBE chooses 5 objects which capture her life and work.

Pennie Latin finds out which 5 objects best sum up Professor Lesley Yellowlees CBE, her extraordinary zest for life and irrepressible passion for Spectroelectrochemistry!

Professor Lesley Yellowlees CBE has an extraordinary passion for life and for her work as an inorganic chemist.   A leading figure in the fields of spectroelectrochemistry and solar energy research Lesley's also a pioneer - she was the first female head of Chemistry and then of Science and Engineering in Edinburgh.  She was also the first female president of the Royal Society of Chemistry and is a passionate champion for diversity in science.    In this fun, fast talking and hugely engaging conversation Lesley chooses 5 objects which capture her fiery character; love of family, food and travel, and the work that drives her so much.

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