Joy Aston
Policy Advisor at Centre for Data Ethics & Innovation- Claim this Profile
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Centre for Data Ethics and Innovation
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United Kingdom
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Government Administration
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1 - 100 Employee
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Policy Advisor
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Jun 2022 - Present
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Royal Academy of Engineering
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United Kingdom
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Non-profit Organizations
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200 - 300 Employee
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Policy Officer - Research and Innovation
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Oct 2018 - May 2022
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Encyclopaedia Britannica
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United States
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Book and Periodical Publishing
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200 - 300 Employee
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Content Producer
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Aug 2018 - Jan 2019
Remote freelance role: scripting, voicing and producing audio content for a videos on a variety of topics (including the Megalodon shark and the history of the organisation), as well as producing some written articles. Remote freelance role: scripting, voicing and producing audio content for a videos on a variety of topics (including the Megalodon shark and the history of the organisation), as well as producing some written articles.
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Federation of European Microbiological Societies
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Netherlands
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Policy Intern
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Jun 2018 - Oct 2018
For my project I was mapping and summarising various routes (or ‘knowledge flows’) science can take into policy and legislation, with a focus on the EU (particularly the European Commission and European Parliament) and UK. After this mapping, I assessed potential ways that FEMS (or its members) could have greater input into policy via these routes. The mapping, summaries and assessments were collected into a single document. Throughout my internship, I also came across many opportunities aimed at individual researchers rather than larger organisations like FEMS or its members – these I collected into a document, for FEMS to circulate or advertise as they see fit. I also put together a basic ‘policy toolkit’ for researchers, which is a short document containing some introductory information on policy and links to useful resources. I worked remotely, and travelled to the Netherlands to present my findings. Show less
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In2scienceUK
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United Kingdom
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Higher Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Development and Comms Coordinator
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Jan 2018 - Oct 2018
As a result of my internship I was asked to continue at the charity. In addition to my existing duties, I also:• Developed a communications strategy, to be built upon as the charity scales• Redrafted various organisational policies, including social media policy• Followed government policy changes relevant to the work of the charity & updated the team when relevant• Assisted in partnership building• Designed and delivered student workshops (topics including podcasting, science communication and academic posters)• Managed social media accounts Show less
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Development and Comms Intern
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Oct 2017 - Jan 2018
Assisted in writing, proofreading and submitting grant applications, reaching out to existing and potential supporters, and producing comms and media materials for the charity.• Wrote articles for the website and for external blogs and publications including The New Scientist• Five grants I independently applied to during my internship were successful, totalling £45,300 of funding for the charity• Designed graphics, infographics and marketing materials• Assisted with checking the accounts and taking minutes during trustee meetings Show less
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Penguin Random House UK
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United Kingdom
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Book and Periodical Publishing
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700 & Above Employee
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Publicity Intern
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Jan 2018 - Jan 2018
Allen Lane, Publicity Department - based in publicity but also attended workshops with the editorial and rights teams. Became comfortable working with Penguin's database and Gorkana, proofread and helped put together press releases for new titles, completed research tasks and book mailouts for the entire team, and followed press coverage for selected titles (compiling weekly press roundup of print and online coverage). Additionally, I read the manuscript for an upcoming popular science book and put together a publicity strategy in response. Show less
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Tutorfair
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United Kingdom
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E-Learning Providers
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1 - 100 Employee
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Private Tutor
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Jan 2017 - Dec 2017
I tutored several private clients in GCSE maths/science and 11+ admissions. I tutored several private clients in GCSE maths/science and 11+ admissions.
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Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
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United Kingdom
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Research Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Explainer
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Jul 2017 - Nov 2017
Hands-on role engaging with people of all ages and backgrounds, from individuals to families and large groups, explaining the importance of bees and other pollinators. Based on The Hive and the Insect Adventure Camp (footfall over 2500 people a day) and also involved in putting together resources for volunteers, and running activity workshops. Hands-on role engaging with people of all ages and backgrounds, from individuals to families and large groups, explaining the importance of bees and other pollinators. Based on The Hive and the Insect Adventure Camp (footfall over 2500 people a day) and also involved in putting together resources for volunteers, and running activity workshops.
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Hertford College, University of Oxford
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United Kingdom
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Higher Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Telethon Caller
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Sep 2015 - Oct 2015
Part of a team of 12 students on a telephone campaign that raised over £150,000 for student support, access, outreach and other projects.
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Office Assistant - International Programmes
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Jun 2015 - Sep 2015
Functioned as part of a reception for the main International Programmes office, as well as being involved in ensuring the smooth running of educational visits from many international universities. My personal responsibility lay in compiling schedules and resources for visiting groups, as well as organising social events.
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Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute
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Panama
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Research Services
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100 - 200 Employee
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Summer Intern
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Jun 2014 - Aug 2014
Undergraduate project on host-parasitoid relations and species richness across a rainfall gradient, focused on Drosophila spp. Undergraduate project on host-parasitoid relations and species richness across a rainfall gradient, focused on Drosophila spp.
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Hertford College, University of Oxford
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United Kingdom
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Higher Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Admissions Coordinator
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Dec 2013 - Dec 2013
Worked with a team of four other students to coordinate the interview process at Hertford College, managing a team of 40 volunteers. Liaised with tutors, site staff and interviewees to ensure smooth running of the whole process. Worked with a team of four other students to coordinate the interview process at Hertford College, managing a team of 40 volunteers. Liaised with tutors, site staff and interviewees to ensure smooth running of the whole process.
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Walgreens Boots Alliance
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United States
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Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Internship
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Sep 2012 - Sep 2012
Work placement awarded as a prize for 2012 Academy Excellence Awards, with a small independent research project on skin elasticity. Work placement awarded as a prize for 2012 Academy Excellence Awards, with a small independent research project on skin elasticity.
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Education
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Imperial College London
MSc Science Communication -
University of Oxford
BA Biological Science, 2.1 -
King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Girls
A levels, Biology (A*) Maths (A*) Geography (A*) General studies (A*)