Charlotte Bird is a science communicator and multimedia producer specialising in natural history and research storytelling. At WildCRU, she leads the creative dissemination of research through videos, social media content, press materials, and impact communications, connecting scientific discoveries with audiences ranging from researchers and funders to conservation practitioners and the wider public.

Inspired by family roots in Africa and a lifelong fascination with nature, Charlotte completed an MSci in Geology and Physical Geography and a PhD in Palaeontology at the University of Birmingham. Her doctoral research used digital reconstruction techniques to investigate the evolution of mammalian brains and cognition in 270-million-year-old mammal ancestors.

Before joining WildCRU, Charlotte produced science documentaries and podcasts for Oxford Sparks, managing projects from concept development and scripting through to filming, editing, and distribution. Her work has explored topics ranging from wildlife conservation and environmental change to global health and emerging technologies.

Charlotte’s wider experience includes science communication and content creation for Springer Nature, social media communications at Imperial College London, script writing for Science Animated, developing exhibitions for the Oxford University Museum of Natural History, wildlife and palaeontology-related illustration and animation projects, conservation book research, co-editing That’s Wild Talk Podcast and science festival management. She is passionate about making research accessible through compelling storytelling and using visual media to inspire greater understanding of natural history.

When she’s not telling wildlife stories, Charlotte spends her time creating Regency-era costumes, appearing as a supporting artist on historical dramas, photographing wildlife, and exploring the world having so far travelled to 56 countries and counting!