Chemistry Researcher & Science Communicator, Uni of Leicester 👨🔬 GBBO Finalist 2023 ⭐️ Champion for The Salters’ Institute
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Dr Josh Smalley retweeted
Uni of Leic colleague and @BritishBakeOff finalist @joshpsmalley teamed up with 2018 winner Rahul Mandal to create this spectacular cake celebrating Sir David Attenborough’s 100th birthday.
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#CitizensOfChange #Attenborough100
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News | National award for Josh’s out of this world bakes with National Space Centre
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#CitizensOfChange | @joshpsmalley @spacecentre @Leicesterchem
A great day in Edinburgh ahead of my 2 ‘Science of Baking’ shows at @NtlMuseumsScot for @EdSciFest tomorrow.
As always, representing @Leicesterchem and @uniofleicester - a privilege to take my shows up to Scotland!
#EdSciFest #SpaceshipEarth
Dr Josh Smalley retweeted
💬 This quote is from our #HeroofScience, @joshpsmalley, an organic chemist who rose to fame after becoming a finalist in the 2023 edition of @BritishBakeOff. 👨🍳 He told us all about how he has used chemistry to perfect his baking skills. 🥖🧪
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Back again for 2025, I’m thrilled to be speaking at this year's #CheltSciFest on 7th June. Delving into the Science of Baking in ‘On Your Marks, Get Set….Bake’.
View the full line-up here: cheltenhamfestivals.org/what…
Tickets go on sale 23rd April
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Dr Josh Smalley retweeted
If you missed our webinar with @joshpsmalley all about the scrumptious science behind bread, you can now watch the recording. Great British Bake-Off finalist approved recipes included!
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The Chemistry of Easter Breads
Had a fabulous time today delivering another ‘Chemistry of Baking’ webinar from the @university Science Kitchen with @RoySocChem @ChemistryWorld , This time an Easter special, focusing on International Easter Breads 🌍.
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During the webinar we delved into the science behind the ingredients, the molecular structure of starch polysaccharides and gluten proteins, as well as how the gluten network is formed, how starch is broken down and how the Maillard reactions work.
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The recording for the webinar will soon be made available to watch. It’s such a professional set-up, made possible from our in-house AV team at @uniofleicester - Scott Skidmore, Mike O’Brien and Clifford Oakes. Please do take a look! 4/4
Chemistry of Easter Breads webinar is happening tomorrow! 12-1pm
Live from the @uniofleicester Science Kitchen.
Can’t wait 🙌
Baking is a science as much as an art. This webinar with @joshpsmalley, chemist and GBBO finalist, delves into the chemistry of Easter breads—fermentation, protein structures, and the reactions that create flavor. Join us tomorrow: chemistryworld.com/webinars/…
Only a few days to go until my ‘Chemistry of Easter Breads’ webinar with @ChemistryWorld on Wednesday!
Are you bready?? 🍞🥖🥯
Whether you’re a science enthusiast, home baker, or someone with a passion for all things scrumptious, join us on Wednesday for a free interactive webinar with @joshpsmalley, scientist and #GBBO finalist!
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Delighted to be the Hero of Science for @TWJSciNat in their latest issue. Talking kitchen chemistry and how science skills can open doors to many opportunities.
If you’re in the shops this weekend, grab a copy to give to a young person interested in science!
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Really excited to be a part of this initiative, launching the latest Leicester seed library at @uniofleicester.
Whether you're a student, a seasoned grower or a novice, all you need is library membership to be able to get your hands on some free seeds and get started. 1/2
Thanks to @joshpsmalley from @uniofleicester for helping us to launch our seed library. Josh was on the Great British Bake Off - and he'll be posting online recipes for us! Want to get growing? Pick up free seeds from the university or any city library: news.leicester.gov.uk/news-a…
ALT Launching the Leicester seed library
Dr Josh Smalley retweeted
Want to use science to enhance your festive baking?
Join @joshpsmalley GBBO finalist, to discover the importance of gluten in bread, the Maillard reaction’s role in sweet Easter breads & unlock the secrets of Easter bakes from around the world. Register rsc.li/3XZ73Nc
ALT Promotional banner for a Chemistry World Webinar titled "Rising to the occasion: the chemistry of Easter breads" scheduled for April 2, 2025. The image includes a logo for the Royal Society of Chemistry and photos of various Easter breads and decorative eggs.
A great day at the @uniofleicester Celebrate Heritage event today. I was on the Archives and Special Collections stand showcasing a book of 18th and 19th century recipes.
In focus was the so called 'Queen Cake': a currant cake spiced with mace and cinnamon.
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Dr Josh Smalley retweeted
Here's another of our recent most read articles, from Shaun Cowley, John Schwabe, James Hodgkinson, @joshpsmalley, @li_pavan and co.
'Cereblon-recruiting proteolysis targeting chimeras (PROTACs) can determine the selective degradation of HDAC1 over HDAC3'
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Dr Josh Smalley retweeted
I'm delighted to be involved with organising the New approaches to the treatment of Parkinson's. Abstract submission and registration now open. #BMCSPARKINSONS2025
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