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IET Bookshelf: A Galaxy of Her Own by Libby Jackson

Published: Thu 3 Feb 2022

For the next episode of The IET Bookshelf British space exploration expert Libby Jackson will be sharing insights on her first book: A Galaxy of Her Own.

11 February at 11am GMT

Discover the extraordinary stories of women in space. This is a brilliant read, packed full of both amazing female role models and mind-blowing secrets of space travel, championing unsung heroes and celebrates remarkable achievements from around the world.

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Discover the stories of the women who founded the Women’s Engineering Society in 1919, from their success of a social revolution to their significant achievements in engineering and technology. Henrietta brings the era to life in a time of changing attitudes to women’s rights.

Go to https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4CpXxSWLxFk

The Knowledge with Lewis Dartnell

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Go to https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T04UlHPcDuI&t=2s

The Upper World with Femi Fadugba

Soon to be adapted for film by Netflix, The Upper World is a sci-fi thriller that explores London gang culture, inspired by Femi’s own experiences of holding a Quantum Physics Masters juxtaposed with living on a London estate:

Go to https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DbT5brc7Jvk

The Future You with Brian David Johnson

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Go to https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ZtX1N0TZWw&t=1621s

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