Dr Josh Smalley

@joshpsmalley

Chemistry Researcher & Science Communicator, Uni of Leicester 👨‍🔬 GBBO Finalist 2023 ⭐️ Champion for The Salters’ Institute

Joined January 2013

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Dr Josh Smalley@joshpsmalley · Apr 17

A great day in Edinburgh ahead of my 2 ‘Science of Baking’ shows at @NtlMuseumsScot for @EdSciFest tomorrow. As always, representing @Leicesterchem and @uniofleicester - a privilege to take my shows up to Scotland! #EdSciFest #SpaceshipEarth

joshpsmalley's tweet image. A great day in Edinburgh ahead of my 2 ‘Science of Baking’ shows at @NtlMuseumsScot for @EdSciFest tomorrow.

As always, representing @Leicesterchem and @uniofleicester - a privilege to take my shows up to Scotland!

#EdSciFest #SpaceshipEarth

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The Week Junior Science+Nature@TWJSciNat · Apr 15

💬 This quote is from our #HeroofScience, @joshpsmalley, an organic chemist who rose to fame after becoming a finalist in the 2023 edition of @BritishBakeOff. 👨‍🍳 He told us all about how he has used chemistry to perfect his baking skills. 🥖🧪 📸 © NSPCC #feature #GBBO

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Dr Josh Smalley@joshpsmalley · Apr 11

Back again for 2025, I’m thrilled to be speaking at this year's #CheltSciFest on 7th June. Delving into the Science of Baking in ‘On Your Marks, Get Set….Bake’. View the full line-up here: cheltenhamfestivals.org/whats-on/scien… Tickets go on sale 23rd April @cheltfestivals @uniofleicester

joshpsmalley's tweet image. Back again for 2025, I’m thrilled to be speaking at this year's #CheltSciFest on 7th June. Delving into the Science of Baking in ‘On Your Marks, Get Set….Bake’.

View the full line-up here: cheltenhamfestivals.org/whats-on/scien…

Tickets go on sale 23rd April
@cheltfestivals
@uniofleicester

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Chemistry World@ChemistryWorld · Apr 5

If you missed our webinar with @joshpsmalley all about the scrumptious science behind bread, you can now watch the recording. Great British Bake-Off finalist approved recipes included! chemistryworld.com/webinars/risin…

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Dr Josh Smalley@joshpsmalley · Apr 1

Chemistry of Easter Breads webinar is happening tomorrow! 12-1pm Live from the @uniofleicester Science Kitchen. Can’t wait 🙌

CChemistry World@ChemistryWorld · Apr 1

Baking is a science as much as an art. This webinar with @joshpsmalley, chemist and GBBO finalist, delves into the chemistry of Easter breads—fermentation, protein structures, and the reactions that create flavor. Join us tomorrow: chemistryworld.com/webinars/risin…

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Dr Josh Smalley@joshpsmalley · Mar 30

Only a few days to go until my ‘Chemistry of Easter Breads’ webinar with @ChemistryWorld on Wednesday! Are you bready?? 🍞🥖🥯

CChemistry World@ChemistryWorld · Mar 30

Whether you’re a science enthusiast, home baker, or someone with a passion for all things scrumptious, join us on Wednesday for a free interactive webinar with @joshpsmalley, scientist and #GBBO finalist! chemistryworld.com/webinars/risin…

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Dr Josh Smalley@joshpsmalley · Mar 28

Delighted to be the Hero of Science for @TWJSciNat in their latest issue. Talking kitchen chemistry and how science skills can open doors to many opportunities. If you’re in the shops this weekend, grab a copy to give to a young person interested in science! @uniofleicester

joshpsmalley's tweet image. Delighted to be the Hero of Science for @TWJSciNat in their latest issue. Talking kitchen chemistry and how science skills can open doors to many opportunities.

If you’re in the shops this weekend, grab a copy to give to a young person interested in science!
@uniofleicester

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Royal Society of Chemistry@RoySocChem · Mar 24

Want to use science to enhance your festive baking? Join @joshpsmalley GBBO finalist, to discover the importance of gluten in bread, the Maillard reaction’s role in sweet Easter breads & unlock the secrets of Easter bakes from around the world. Register rsc.li/3XZ73Nc

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Chemical Communications@ChemCommun · Mar 18

Here's another of our recent most read articles, from Shaun Cowley, John Schwabe, James Hodgkinson, @joshpsmalley, @li_pavan and co. 'Cereblon-recruiting proteolysis targeting chimeras (PROTACs) can determine the selective degradation of HDAC1 over HDAC3' buff.ly/rKljcDd

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Chris Swain@macinchem · Mar 17

I'm delighted to be involved with organising the New approaches to the treatment of Parkinson's. Abstract submission and registration now open. #BMCSPARKINSONS2025 cambridgemedchemconsulting.com/news/index_fil…

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Dr Josh Smalley@joshpsmalley · Mar 14

Celebrating National Pi Day (3.14) in style! Today I've had the joy of hosting @juergenthebread (GBBO 2021) in the Science Kitchen @uniofleicester for (ofcourse) a pie making masterclass. We made a German Cider Apple Pie complete with a deep dive into the science behind it.

joshpsmalley's tweet image. Celebrating National Pi Day (3.14) in style! Today I've had the joy of hosting @juergenthebread (GBBO 2021) in the Science Kitchen @uniofleicester for (ofcourse) a pie making masterclass.

We made a German Cider Apple Pie complete with a deep dive into the science behind it.

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