ICE Connects: women in Fellowship – an audience with Prof Alice Roberts and Martine Wright MBE

Professor Alice Roberts

Professor Alice Roberts is an anatomist, biological anthropologist, author and broadcaster. Having originally studied and practiced medicine, Alice went on to become a university lecturer, teaching clinical anatomy and undertaking research in biological anthropology at the University of Birmingham.

Alice has received eight honorary university doctorates, received the Royal Society's David Attenborough Award for Public Engagement, and in 2024, was made an honorary member of the Faculty of Public Health. 

Alice has presented more than hundred television documentaries, including her longest-running series, BBC Two's Digging for Britain, which aired its eleventh season in 2024.

Alice has also authored numerous science and history books such as Crypt, which was published in February 2024 and went straight to the top of the Sunday Times bestseller list.

Martine Wright MBE

Martine Wright MBE is a survivor of the 7/7 terrorist attacks in London. Since that life-changing day in 2005 when she lost both legs, Martine has been captain of the British Paralympic sitting volleyball team, an ambassador and patron, and a motivational speaker. She's also presented high-profile sporting events for the BBC and Channel 4, including the 2016 Rio Paralympics.  

Martine was named BBC Sports Personality of the Year in 2012 and was awarded an MBE in 2016 for her services to sport and work as a role model for amputee athletes.

Sally Magnusson