Dr Steph Yardley

Stephanie is an STFC Ernest Rutherford Fellow and Vice Chancellor Fellow at Northumbria University. Her research focuses on our nearest star, the Sun. In particular, her research interests include solar eruptions, the origins of solar energetic particles and the solar wind, and space weather.

Stephanie is extremely active in public engagement and outreach activities, regularly giving interviews, talks, and workshops to broad audiences ranging from school students to adult learners. She also writes for popular science magazines and serves as a guest lecturer and resident astronomer for various cruiselines.