Professor Alice Roberts

Professor Alice Roberts is a leading authority on human biology, archaeology and history, renowned for her ability to translate complex scientific concepts for diverse audiences. After an initial career in surgery, she transition to academia to teach clinical anatomy before becoming one of Britain’s most prolific factual broadcasters. She has presented over one hundred television documentaries, including fronting the BBC series Digging for Britain and various programmes for Channel 4, Channel 5 and Sky History such as Ancient Egypt by Train and Royal Autopsy. An accomplished writer, Professor Roberts has published fifteen bestselling books, including The Incredible Unlikeliness of Being, which was shortlisted for the Wellcome Book Prize. Her contributions to the field have been recognised with the Royal Society David Attenborough Award and she has had the distinction of presenting the Royal Institution Christmas Lectures. Her work explores the evolutionary journey of our species, from the tools of the Palaeolithic era to modern technological innovation, and draws upon her extensive research travels across Siberia and Africa. With experience headlining corporate launches and chairing high-level debates, she is frequently booked for her unique ability to combine professional medical expertise with engaging storytelling. Audiences value her perspective on human adaptation and the historical drivers behind contemporary technological progress. On stage, Professor Alice Roberts is best known for talks on Science, Human Biology, History, Archaeology and Technology. Audiences leave with a clear, practical view of the subject rather than a generic overview — every keynote is shaped around the brief and the room. Their work resonates with leaders across Education, Media & Broadcasting and Publishing, where the themes translate directly into team decisions, customer experience and growth strategy. Professor Alice Roberts is regularly booked for Conference Speaker, adapting tone, length and format to suit the event — from a 20-minute opener to a full conference keynote with Q&A. Based in UK, Professor Alice Roberts travels internationally for engagements. To check availability or request a tailored brief for your event, send an enquiry and we'll come back with fees, dates and a short summary of how Professor Alice Roberts would approach your audience.