David Judge

Dr. David Judge is a Lecturer in Science Communication at the University of the West of England (UWE), based in the Science Communication Unit. His research focuses on the material, spatial, and affective dimensions of science in public spaces such as museums, science centers, and public art. He explores how science becomes institutionalized and funded within urban contexts, exemplified by his recent project tracing the development of Canon’s Marsh in Bristol during the 1990s. He holds a PhD in Science Communication from UWE (2022).

Education:

• PhD in Science Communication, University of the West of England, 2022

Research Interests:

• Science in public spaces (museums, urban regeneration)
• Affective and material dimensions of science communication
• Funding and institutionalization of science projects
• Qualitative methods including grounded theory and archival research

Publications: His 2022 thesis examines transformative visitor experiences in science exhibitions, linking theory and practice in science communication.

Labs/Teams: Affiliated with the Science Communication Unit at UWE.