Article 576R4 'I'm up for the fight': Chris Jackson to be first black scientist to give Christmas lecture

'I'm up for the fight': Chris Jackson to be first black scientist to give Christmas lecture

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Nicola Davis
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Professor urges organisations to help tackle racism, misogyny and transphobia

Prof Chris Jackson, who this year will be the first black person to present the Royal Institution Christmas lectures, has said such organisations have a key role to play in addressing issues including racism and transphobia.

Jackson is one of three UK academics presenting this year's lectures, called Planet Earth: A User's Guide.

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