Watch Support Search What's on Education Christmas Lectures Our history About Blog About → Organisation → Team → Ri Channel → Anthony Lewis → Anthony Lewis Digital Communications Officer Role Ant joined the Ri in May 2014 as a Digital Communications Officer. He splits his time between the Ri Channel and Marketing and Communications teams, doing a jumble of communications, social media, media production and design things. About Ant was born and bred in North London and studied biology at Oxford. Before coming to the Ri, he worked as a news editor and web manager for a small biomedical research institute, and as an information designer for a large charity. Scientific inspiration It wasn’t actually until I had almost finished my biology degree that I realised I really loved science. Up until that point I was just muddling along doing things I found fairly interesting. So it’s hard to pinpoint a specific inspiration – it sort of snuck up on me until I suddenly found that I couldn’t imagine not doing something science-related. There are a handful of great lecturers from university that are probably to blame. Favourite demo/experiment I was – and still am – completely wowed by blowing up a pig’s lung. Best thing about the Ri I love that there’s a vast and impressive history and reputation, but that on an individual level the organisation is small and enthusiastic, totally willing to try new things and experiment with new creative ideas for communication, while never losing that enduring dedication to serious and rigorous science. And the general science frivolity (makeshift experiments, trivia, gold from the archives) sprinkled throughout a day in the office is great too. Learn Masterclasses L'Oréal Young Scientist Centre Events for the whole family Science shows Interactive games Christmas Lectures Visit News What's On Food & Drink The Faraday Museum Heritage tours Find us Support Donate to the Ri Join the Ri Renew your Membership Corporate Partnerships 14-10 Club Events Jobs Keep in touch Keep up to date with regular emails from the Ri © Royal Institution 2013 Facebook Twitter Youtube Venue Hire Press T&Cs Privacy Policy Accessibility Contact Us