We The Curious
Helen Della Nave has over 20 years of work experience in science communication and public participation in research. Helen has worked at various organizations, including We The Curious, Natural History Museum, and Institute of Food Research. At We The Curious, they have held roles such as Head of Open Source Science, Open Source Science Lead, and Open Source Science Manager, where they have developed and embedded new working practices, advocated for diverse voices in research, and formed partnerships with local industry and academic institutions. Prior to their time at We The Curious, Helen was the Darwin Centre Live Manager at the Natural History Museum. Helen also served as the Citizen Science Manager at We The Curious and as a Science Communication Officer at the Institute of Food Research.
Helen Della Nave attended the University of Bristol from 1995 to 1998, where they obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Biological Sciences, with a focus on Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
We The Curious
We The Curious is an educational charity on Bristol Harbourside and South West England’s leading science centre. Our vision is of a future where everyone is included, curious and inspired by science to build a better world, together. Our interactive experience is a safe and welcoming place for people to get creative, ask questions and explore different ideas. We develop inclusive learning programmes with and for local people, from our youth careers programme to school trips for over 60,000 children a year. We partner with universities, schools and community groups to support people to explore their curiosity, make connections, improve their confidence and wellbeing. We believe that science is a shared human activity full of challenging questions, different perspectives and positive action that can transform lives. All that begins with curiosity and the power of asking what if…